Complex sentence: Edmonton Sun On June 18, Accardo's contract was purchased by Toronto and he was promoted back to the Major Leaguesto replace the injured Scott Downs, as the Blue Jays' pitching staff continued to be hit by a string of injuries.
Split into simpler sentences: Edmonton Sun On June 18, Accardo's contract was purchased by Toronto and he was promoted back to the Major Leagues to replace the injured Scott Downs. At the time, the Blue Jays' pitching staff continued to be hit by a string of injuries.