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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Six Ks in six strong innings
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 4:02 PM
Bassitt took a no-decision Monday against the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Monday represented Bassitt's first quality start since his Aug. 3 start against the Royals. The veteran right-hander has walked multiple batters in six consecutive outings, though he has fanned at least six in three straight appearances. Bassitt will take a 4.10 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 154:46 K:BB across 156 innings into his next outing, which is slated for this weekend on the road against a Yankees team with an .803 OPS since the beginning of August. |
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Eric Lauer Eric Lauer Moving to bullpen
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 10:56 AM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Lauer will shift to the bullpen for the remainder of the season, as the team transitions back to a five-man rotation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Lauer has generally been dependable as a back-end starter for the Blue Jays, but he was knocked around over his four appearances (three starts) in August, allowing 13 runs (11 earned) on 27 hits and six home runs over 18.2 innings. With Shane Bieber looking strong thus far since completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery and returning from the injured list, the Blue Jays were comfortable proceeding with five starters. Lauer will likely operate as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen, and if he performs well down the stretch, he could secure a spot on the Blue Jays' postseason roster. |
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Nick Sandlin Nick Sandlin Moved to 60-day IL
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 9:35 AM
The Blue Jays transferred Sandlin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Analysis: This move doesn't affect Sandlin's timeline for a return, as he had been on the shelf since July 8. His throwing program has been paused multiple times during his ramp-up from right elbow inflammation, and he recently got an anti-inflammatory injection. Sandlin is expected to resume throwing once the shot takes full effect. |
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Dillon Tate Dillon Tate Selected to roster
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 9:33 AM
The Blue Jays selected Tate's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Analysis: Tate was up in the majors earlier this season, yielding three runs with a 7:6 K:BB over 5.1 innings. He'll operate in middle relief down the stretch. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Back in action Monday
Mon, Sep 1, 2025, 9:32 AM
Varsho (hand) will start in center field and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Varsho will make his return to the lineup after he had been held out of the starting nine for the final two games of the Blue Jays' weekend series versus Milwaukee due to a bruised right hand. He ended up coming off the bench and played an inning of center field in Sunday's 8-4 win, and with his hand providing no apparent complications following that contest, Varsho was given the green light to start in Monday's series opener in Cincinnati. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Collects two RBI
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 8:15 PM
Lukes went 2-for-5 with a two-run double in Sunday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Lukes put the Blue Jays on the board early with a two-run double in the first inning. He produced his third multi-hit performance over his last six appearances. Lukes has gone 8-for-23 (.348) during that span. The 31-year-old outfielder is slashing .259/.333/.411 with 27 extra-base hits and 55 RBI through 340 plate appearances. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Managing upper-back tightness
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 4:02 PM
Manager John Schneider said after Sunday's 8-4 win over the Brewers that Scherzer was pitching through upper-back tightness, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. The right-hander took a no-decision after striking out one and giving up four runs on nine hits and no walks across four innings.
Analysis: The 41-year-old threw 45 of 67 pitches for strikes and generated just three whiffs while surrendering a pair of home runs, with his early exit ending a run of six straight starts of at least six innings. The back issue hasn't seemed to stir up much cause for concern, though it's worth keeping an eye out for any updates on Scherzer ahead of his next turn through the rotation, which currently lines up for next weekend on the road against the Yankees. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Moves to 60-day IL
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 2:49 PM
The Blue Jays transferred Garcia (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Analysis: The Blue Jays announced Friday that Garcia would require season-ending surgery to clean up scar tissue around his right elbow, so it was only a matter of time before he was shifted to the 60-day IL to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. The right-hander finished the 2025 campaign with a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 21 innings. Garcia is owed $7.5 million for 2026 and is expected to be healthy for the start of spring training. |
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Isiah Kiner-Falefa Claimed by Blue Jays
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 12:48 PM
The Blue Jays claimed Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was placed on outright waivers by the Pirates on Friday, and the Blue Jays will pay what remains of his $7.5 million salary for 2025. Kiner-Falefa was a lineup regular at shortstop and third base for Pittsburgh but is likely to operate as more of a true utility player in Toronto. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Receiving Sunday off
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 10:44 AM
Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Kirk went 1-for-7 with a walk and a double while starting the first two games of the series and will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Tyler Heineman will do the catching for Max Scherzer while batting eighth. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 10:17 AM
Varsho (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Varsho was hit by a pitch on the right hand Friday and was diagnosed with a contusion after X-rays came back negative, and he'll be held out of the starting nine Sunday for a second straight game. The 29-year-old was reportedly available off the bench for Saturday's contest but didn't appear in the game, and he'll presumably be available in that capacity again Sunday. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Rejoining lineup Sunday
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 9:57 AM
Clement (finger/shin) will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Brewers.
Analysis: Clement was held out of the starting nine the past couple days due to a hairline finger fracture and a laceration to his left shin, but he's ready to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 29-year-old's average has dipped in August as he's batting .247 in 24 games, though he still has a .729 OPS this month thanks to four home runs. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Shines in Saturday's loss
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:04 PM
Straw went 3-for-3 with a double in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Getting a start in center field with Daulton Varsho (hand) sidelined, Straw not only had a perfect day at the plate, he make an impact on defense as well, robbing a home run from Jackson Chourio in the first inning in a game that was tied 1-1 until the ninth inning. Straw has been used mainly as a late-inning defensive replacement of late, but he's come through when called upon, batting .333 (14-for-42) in August with two doubles, two homers, three steals, seven RBI and 10 runs in 23 games. |
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Jeff Hoffman Jeff Hoffman Hurt by long ball again
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
Hoffman (8-6) took the loss Saturday, coughing up three runs on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning as the Blue Jays were downed 4-1 by the Brewers.
Analysis: Called in for the top of the ninth inning in a 1-1 tie, Hoffman instead served up back-to-back homers to Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich before Isaac Collins added an RBI double. The long ball remains Hoffman's bugaboo this season -- he's been taken deep 14 times in 56.1 innings, leaving him with a 5.11 ERA, and he's given up two homers twice in his last three appearances. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Fans eight in no-decision
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 5:53 PM
Gausman didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Brewers, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
Analysis: The veteran righty rose to the challenge of facing the team with the best record in the league, firing 66 strikes among his 96 pitches in his 13th quality start of the season, but the Blue Jays couldn't give him much run support in a game that got decided in the ninth inning. Over eight outings since the All-Star break, Gausman has produced a 2.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 53:9 K:BB in 51 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend in Yankee Stadium. |
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Justin Bruihl Justin Bruihl Sent down to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 12:23 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Bruihl to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Bruihl struggled in his most recent outing, allowing two runs on three hits over one inning against Milwaukee on Friday, and he has now been sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move to Easton Lucas' call-up. Bruihl could be back with Toronto later in the campaign if the team needs to fortify its lefty bullpen depth. |
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Easton Lucas Easton Lucas Summoned back to big club
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 12:20 PM
Toronto recalled Lucas from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Lucas got into six MLB games (five as a starter) earlier this season, posting a 6.66 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB over 24.1 innings. He pitched very well over his past three Triple-A outings, allowing just one run with a 16:6 K:BB over 14.2 frames, and will now get another chance with the big club. Lucas will likely work out of the bullpen this time around, though, as he's taking the roster spot of fellow lefty Justin Bruihl, who was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Not starting Saturday but improving
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 11:39 AM
Varsho (hand) isn't in the starting lineup Saturday versus Milwaukee but could be available as a defensive replacement or pinch hitter, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Varsho had to make an early exit from Friday's contest after being hit by a pitch on his right hand. X-rays returned negative, and manager John Schneider shared Saturday morning that Varsho is doing well but is dealing with some pain and swelling. The team intends to test Varsho out pre-game to see if he could be available as a late-inning option, while Myles Straw is starting in center field in his stead Saturday. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Still out Saturday
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 11:32 AM
Clement (finger/shin) is not starting Saturday versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Clement will begin on the bench for a second straight game while dealing with a hairline fracture in his left middle finger and a laceration to his left shin. At this point, the Blue Jays don't seem inclined to move Clement to the IL, and he's considered day-to-day. Addison Barger is starting at third base with Clement out Saturday. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Drives in Toronto's lone runs
Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 11:02 PM
Schneider went 1-for-3 with a two-run single during Friday's 7-2 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Schneider broke the Brewers' shutout bid in the seventh with a single to left field that brought Bo Bichette and Myles Straw home. Schneider has seen inconsistent playing time this season, but he should get more work in the starting lineup due to Ernie Clement (finger/shin) dealing with injuries. Schneider has gone 16-for-47 (.340) with two steals, five homers and 16 RBI since Aug. 1. |
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