during the 2015 offseason, schultz underwent left hip surgery, and was expected to miss most if not all of 2016 spring training. schultz was recalled from the bisons on june 26, 2016. he was optioned back to buffalo on july 27, following the acquisition of joaquín benoit. schultz was recalled by the blue jays on august 27, after aaron loup was designated for assignment. schultz made 16 relief appearances in 2016, and went 0–1 with a 5.51 era and 10 strikeouts in 16 innings.