Toronto Blue Jays sweep Oakland A's (8-4 Sunday) with Barger & Guerrero Jr. starring. Big roster moves on June 2, 2025, see Giménez return & more. Get the details!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a weekend, Jays fans! The boys in blue capped off a perfect four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a resounding 8-4 victory on Sunday, fueled by a massive six-run eighth inning. But the good vibes from the diamond were quickly met with a flurry of roster activity on Monday, June 2nd, bringing both exciting returns and a significant blow to the outfield.
Addison Barger, folks! That's three home runs in as many games for the kid – what a spark!
Sunday's finale against the A's was pure magic. After a tight contest, the Blue Jays erupted for six runs in the bottom of the eighth, turning a close game into a comfortable 8-4 win and securing the four-game sweep at Rogers Centre. Addison Barger continued his torrid pace, launching his third homer in three games to ignite the rally. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wasn't far behind, delivering a crucial two-run double to pad the lead. On the mound, Kevin Gausman was his usual ace self, pitching seven strong innings and fanning seven. This dominant performance pushed the Jays to 31-28, and the clubhouse was buzzing.
The good news kept rolling on the personnel front as the Blue Jays announced the reinstatement of infielder Andrés Giménez from the 10-day IL and catcher Tyler Heineman from the 7-day concussion IL. Giménez, a key acquisition from the Guardians, is expected to provide a significant boost to the infield with his slick glove and capable bat. Heineman's return is also a welcome sight; he was hitting a scorching .396 in 19 games before his injury. To make space, infielder Michael Stefanic, who provided some depth since May, and catcher Ali Sánchez, who was up from Triple-A Buffalo, were designated for assignment. Tough moves, but necessary for a team looking to make a push.
Unfortunately, it wasn't all positive. Outfielder Daulton Varsho has been placed on the injured list due to a left hamstring injury sustained against the Athletics. This is a tough blow, as Varsho's defense and power will be sorely missed. The team will now need to shuffle its outfield rotation, and we'll be watching closely to see how they adapt. It's a next-man-up mentality, but losing a player of Varsho's caliber always stings.
In other transaction news, the Blue Jays also announced on Monday that right-handed pitcher Jose Ureña has elected free agency. Ureña had been part of the organization, but will now explore opportunities with other teams. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.
So, a thrilling sweep is in the books, but the Jays enter their upcoming series against the formidable Philadelphia Phillies with a reconfigured roster and a key player sidelined. It's a test of depth and resilience, but with Giménez back in the fold and Barger on fire, there's plenty of reason for optimism. Buckle up, it's going to be an interesting week at the Rogers Centre!
