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TOR • DH
about 3 hours ago
The Blue Jays needed a spot on the roster for George Springer (toe) to come off the injured list, so Eloy Jiménez was let go. The 29-year-old had gone 9-for-31 in his 12 games with the Blue Jays, but all nine of those hits were singles, so he wasn’t packing much of a punch. He’ll likely clear waivers and can return on a minor league deal.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 3 hours ago
Springer is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he is available off the bench. He should move back into the starting lineup soon, which will shift Lenyn Sosa back to the bench and also mean less playing time for Yohendrick Pinango, who is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth on Wednesday.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
about 3 hours ago
Springer is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he is available off the bench. He should move back into the starting lineup soon, which will shift Lenyn Sosa back to the bench and also mean less playing time for Yohendrick Pinango, who is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth on Wednesday.
TOR • Pitcher • #39
about 19 hours ago
Making his season debut after missing time with a shoulder impingement, Yesavage allowed all four hits before Mason Fluharty, Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers and Louis Varland combined to retire 11 of the 12 batters they faced. Yesavage struck out three and walked none while focusing mostly on his fastball and splitter. He used his slider just six times tonight. Last year, he threw that pitch 29 percent of the time. Tonight, it was eight percent. He ended up with just five whiffs, but he also allowed only three hard-hit balls. It’s just one start, of course, but it suggests that Yesavage will prove to be worth the wait for those who got him at a discount at the end of the spring. He’ll face the Twins next time out.
TOR • Pitcher • #23
about 19 hours ago
Hoffman has pitched two hitless innings since losing his closer’s role last week, and he was particularly sharp in the 10-pitch outing tonight. He’s now struck out 27 of the 64 hitters he’s faced this year. That 42.2 percent K rate that would obliterate his previous high of 33.6 percent.
TOR • Pitcher • #77
about 19 hours ago
Jeff Hoffman had another successful outing, too, so Varland shouldn’t get too comfortable in the closer’s role just yet. Still, if the Blue Jays go back to Hoffman, it probably won’t be because anything Varland does wrong. Varland has allowed just one earned run while amassing a 26/4 K/BB in 16 innings.
TOR • Pitcher • #17
about 21 hours ago
Berríos threw 70 pitches in his latest rehab outing and could potentially return to Toronto’s rotation mix next week. He struck out two, issued a pair of walks and also served up two homers. The 31-year-old veteran is working his way back from a stress fracture in his elbow and figures to be ready in the near future, if he’s not activated next week.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
1 day ago
Blue Jays manager John Schneider made the statement to reporters after Springer ran the bases and hit again prior to Tuesday’s game at the Rogers Centre before Toronto. They’ll presumably see how he’s feeling afterwards before making a final decision on his status. The 36-year-old veteran outfielder, who is skipping a minor league rehab assignment, has been out since mid-April recovering from a fractured toe.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Pitcher • #39
1 day ago
Yesavage is back to make the start Tuesday against the Red Sox. The 22-year-old was a breakout star for Toronto in both the regular and postseason, and while he likely will be working on a strict pitch/inning count early on, his ability to miss bats makes him a very intriguing option going forward.
TOR •
2 days ago
With his velocity down a little, Cease struck out a season-low five while giving up season-high run and hit (seven) totals. He still didn’t give up any homers for the sixth straight start. He’ll take a 2.87 ERA into his next start Saturday against Minnesota.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
2 days ago
Springer will run the bases and hit again on Tuesday at the Rogers Centre which puts him in line to return at some point this week without needing a couple games in the minors to get back up to speed. The 36-year-old veteran outfielder hit the shelf back in mid-April with a fractured toe. His imminent return should provide a much-needed lift for Toronto’s lineup.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Pitcher • #53
2 days ago
With Max Scherzer (forearm/ankle) landing on the injured list, the Blue Jays will have Eric Lauer start against the Red Sox on Wednesday, which means a spot opened up in the bullpen. Lee will claim that spot after pitching to a 1.32 ERA and 12/9 K/BB ratio in 13 2/3 innings at Triple-A.
TOR •
2 days ago
Scherzer was hit hard in his last start on Friday and had complained of forearm soreness a few starts ago as well. There’s a chance that this is a long absence for him. With Trey Yesavage (shoulder) set to come off the IL this week, that means Eric Lauer will remain in the rotation, at least until Jose Berrios (elbow) also comes off the IL.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
3 days ago
Sánchez’s homer was a two-run blast off Slade Cecconi that put Toronto up for good. Acquired from the Astros right before the season, Sánchez has hit cleanup against 15 consecutive right-handers the Blue Jays have faced. It’s a seven-game week coming up, but up to three lefties could be on tap and he’s in a strict platoon.
TOR •
3 days ago
Corbin struck out four and walked two in the 84-pitch effort, which the Jays went on to win 4-2. The veteran left-hander nearly got through five innings of one-run ball before giving up an RBI double to Angel Martínez that ended his day. Corbin has now made four starts for Toronto since debuting with the club on April 10. His next start lines up for a road tilt in Minnesota.
TOR • Pitcher • #77
3 days ago
Varland threw 15-of-20 pitches for strikes. The outing comes one day after he earned a 30-pitch save, so he could be unavailable for a day or two. Varland now has each of the Blue Jays’ past three saves, and Jeff Hoffman has been officially removed from the closer role. The manager hasn’t named a successor, but his actions continue to point to Varland. Hoffman logged a scoreless eighth in the victory.
TOR • Infielder • #22
3 days ago
Clement has started all 27 games for the Blue Jays this season and has hit first or second in eight straight. The move up the order coincided with George Springer’s trip to the injured list, so there’s no guarantee it lasts. The 2025 postseason hero has become the team’s everyday second baseman while still mixing in reps at shortstop and third base.
TOR • Infielder • #22
3 days ago
Clement has started all 27 games for the Blue Jays this season and has hit first or second in eight straight. The move up the order coincided with George Springer’s trip to the injured list, so there’s no guarantee it lasts. The 2025 postseason hero has become the team’s everyday second baseman while still mixing in reps at shortstop and third base.
TOR • Infielder • #0
3 days ago
It looks to be a regular day of rest for the 27-year-old infielder. Ernie Clement will cover shortstop and bat leadoff in his absence while Davis Schneider will make a start at second base and bat eighth for the Jays against Guardians’ right-hander Slade Cecconi.
Source: MLB
TOR • 3B
4 days ago
Okamoto continues to get comfortable at the dish. He stayed hot on Saturday with a solo blast off Joey Cantillo in the fourth inning, his third homer in six games and team-leading fifth of the season. He added a base hit in the sixth and brought home another run with a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. It was the fourth multi-hit day in his last seven games. The 29-year-old slugger is hitting .237/.324/.419 with 12 runs scored and 11 RBI across 105 plate appearances.
TOR • Pitcher • #77
4 days ago
Varland got the nod in the ninth inning to close out the game against the Guardians with a three-run lead. This one nearly got away from him. He recorded one quick out, then gave up a run on three straight hits before striking out the final two batters to preserve the win with his second save. The 28-year-old right-hander had not given up a run going into the day. He figures to remain in the saves mix in part of a committee until Jeff Hoffman gets right and is ready to resume ninth-inning duties.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
4 days ago
Gausman retired the first six Cleveland batters before Juan Brito led off the third inning with a double and scored on a pair of groundouts. He pitched into the seventh, giving up a solo homer to David Fry and recording two outs in the frame. Gausman’s day would be done at 91 pitches, 63 for strikes. He collected three strikeouts. The 35-year-old right-hander has been excellent over the first month, posting a 2.57 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 38/6 K/BB ratio across 35 innings. He’ll take on the Twins in Minnesota on Thursday.
TOR • Pitcher • #39
4 days ago
Blue Jays skipper John Schneider made it official that Yesavage will return to Toronto’s injury-decimated rotation with Eric Lauer going to the bullpen. The other ripple effect is Dylan Cease being pushed back to Monday with Patrick Corbin starting Sunday against Cleveland. The 22-year-old top pitching prospect is unlikely to shoulder a significant workload early on, but he still offers enough strikeout upside to warrant a roster spot in all fantasy formats.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Pitcher • #39
4 days ago
Blue Jays skipper John Schneider made it official that Yesavage will return to Toronto’s injury-decimated rotation with Eric Lauer going to the bullpen. The other ripple effect is Dylan Cease being pushed back to Monday with Patrick Corbin starting Sunday against Cleveland. The 22-year-old top pitching prospect is unlikely to shoulder a significant workload early on, but he still offers enough strikeout upside to warrant a roster spot in all fantasy formats.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Outfielder • #38
4 days ago
Lukes is likely to miss a couple weeks after suffering a hamstring strain during Friday’s game against the Guardians. The 31-year-old’s absence is another hit to the Blue Jays’ outfield depth, but he’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes.
TOR • Pitcher • #93
4 days ago
It’s a procedural move to free up a spot on Toronto’s 40-man roster. The 35-year-old righty is working his way back from last year’s elbow surgery and won’t be an option until sometime around midseason.
TOR • Outfielder • #38
5 days ago
Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider told reporters after the game that he was encouraged that Lukes told him that the injury felt “cramp-like”. He’ll undergo imaging just to ensure that everything is alright, but it sounds like Lukes may have been fortunate to avoid significant injury here. Be sure to check back on his status prior to Saturday’s contest.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • 3B
5 days ago
Okamoto took Gavin Williams out to dead center -- it landed over the batter’s eye some 430 feet away -- and added a walk and a single to up his season line to .222/.307/.378 with four homers. It hasn’t been what we’d hoped yet, but Okamoto still has a chance to boot up.
TOR •
5 days ago
He walked three and didn’t strike out a single batter -- he actually was one punchout from 3,500 in his illustrious career, but couldn’t get it. The Guardians bludgeoned him for two long balls in the first inning, then Angel Martínez got him again in the third inning to chase him from the game. With one strikeout over his last two starts, Scherzer looks like a do not start until further notice. His fastball was pounded as it averaged just 92.8 mph on the gun. Carrying a 9.64 ERA and complaining of forearm tendinitis a few starts ago, we can only say that his next scheduled start is against Boston while implying it might not happen.