Manager John Schneider announced after Tuesday’s 3-0 loss that Fisher will serve as an opener for the Blue Jays during Wednesday’s Canada Day showdown against the New York Mets (3 p.m. ET / noon PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+).
Patrick Corbin was originally scheduled to start the game, but the veteran left-hander was moved to the bullpen earlier Tuesday.
Rookie right-hander Spencer Miles is expected to handle the bulk of the duties for the Blue Jays as they go for a series win against the Mets.
It will be the fifth time this season that Fisher has started a game for Toronto. He previously worked as the club’s opener on April 17 against Arizona, May 21 against the Yankees, May 26 against Miami and June 17 against Boston. He didn’t allow a run in any of those three appearances.
For the year, Fisher has a 3.48 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 44 innings.