Burres spent spring training 2009 with Toronto, and was assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. With Toronto dealing with early-season injuries to several pitchers, Burres was recalled to the majors by the Jays on April 24, 2009, and made his first appearance for Toronto the next day, starting on the road against the Chicago White Sox.
Burres played for the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training 2009, then was sent to their Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas.  Due to injuries on the major league team, Burres was recalled and made his debut with the Blue Jays against the Chicago White Sox.