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Jose Soriano Jose Soriano Collects 10th win of 2026
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 9:13 PM
Soriano (10-6) picked up the win against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out two across 5.2 innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: The nine hits Soriano gave up Tuesday were his most of the season. However, the damage was limited to three runs thanks to double plays that the Blue Jays turned in both the third and fifth innings, the former of which came when the Rays had the bases loaded. Through three starts with Toronto, Soriano has a 2.76 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 16.1 innings, and his next start is line up for this weekend on the road against the Yankees. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Goes long against Tampa Bay
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:59 PM
Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer during the Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith got the Blue Jays to double-digit runs with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. He hit just one home run over 45 appearances for Texas before being traded to Toronto, where he has two long balls over 13 games with his new team while going 6-for-25 (.240). |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Makes franchise history Tuesday
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:55 PM
Okamoto went 1-for-5 with a solo homer during the Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Okamoto extended the Blue Jays' lead to 7-3 with a solo homer off Steven Matz in the fifth inning. It was the 25th long ball of the season for Okamoto, setting the Blue Jays' rookie home run record. He's provided a much-needed boost to Toronto's offense this season, especially with Addison Barger (elbow) missing most of the year and Vladimir Guerrero's (concussion) power struggles. Okamoto has a .731 OPS with one steal, 72 RBI and 43 extra-base hits across 498 plate appearances. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Strong night at Tropicana Field
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:49 PM
Kirk went 3-for-6 with a double, a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored during the Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Kirk extended his hitting streak to seven games with a double in the first inning. He proceeded to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 4-0 with a two-run homer in the third -- his sixth long ball of the year -- before driving in another run in the fourth, en route to setting a season high in RBI. Through 15 games in August, Kirk has gone 20-for-51 (.392) with three home runs and 13 RBI. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Resumes throwing
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 4:50 PM
Yesavage (knee) resumed throwing from flat ground Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: It's a positive step in Yesavage's recovery from a meniscus injury that he underwent surgery for last week. There's a chance that the 23-year-old returns toward the tail end of the 2026 season, though that will ultimately depend on how he responds to an increased workload as he progresses in his rehab program. Yesavage posted a 5-5 record across 18 starts prior to his recent knee injury, boasting a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 91:46 K:BB over 93.2 innings. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Resumes throwing program
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:15 PM
Taillon (forearm) resumed a throwing program with some flat-ground work Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Taillon just landed on the 15-day injured list one week ago with right forearm tendinitis, so it's a good sign that he's already feeling well enough to throw. He has a chance to be back at the end of August when first eligible, though Taillon's role once reinstated looks uncertain. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Participating in on-field workout
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:58 PM
Guerrero (concussion) participated in a light on-field workout Tuesday that included activation drills, jogging and higher-intensity running, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: It's unclear where exactly Guerrero stands in his recovery from a concussion, but the workout Tuesday is an indication that he's making at least some progress. The 27-year-old landed on the 7-day injured list Saturday and will be eligible to return this weekend versus the Yankees, though it's unclear if he's expected to be fully cleared by that time. |
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Lenyn Sosa Lenyn Sosa Activated and outrighted
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:37 PM
The Blue Jays activated Sosa (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and outrighted him to Triple-A Buffalo.
Analysis: Sosa no longer possesses a spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization at Buffalo. The 26-year-old infielder last played for the Blue Jays in late May, as he's been working his way back from a right wrist contusion. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Sent outright to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 1:10 PM
The Blue Jays outrighted Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Analysis: He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Estrada will remain in the organization after passing through waivers. The 27-year-old righty holds a 6.64 ERA and 19:11 K:BB across 20.1 frames in parts of two seasons for Toronto. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Keeps running in August
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:32 AM
Gimenez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: The steal was Gimenez's 17th of the season, and five of them have come in August -- a month in which he's produced a .296/.361/.407 slash line with one homer, eight runs and eight RBI in 16 contests. The veteran infielder is still batting in the lower part of the order, but if he stays hot he could get some looks in a more fantasy-friendly spot as the Jays search for offense while Vladimir Guerrero (concussion) is on the shelf. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Will need at least one more rehab start
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:26 AM
Arrighetti (foot) threw 3.2 innings for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. He struck out three.
Analysis: The right-hander built up to 50 pitches (35 strikes) and blanked Worcester for three frames before serving up a two-run homer to Mikey Romero in the fourth. Arrighetti doesn't seem quite ready to make his Blue Jays debut, however. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Arrighetti's fastball averaged just 90.5 mph, well down from the 92.4 mph he averaged this season in the majors with Houston, and he'll likely need to build up his workload a little further before being entrusted with even a bulk relief role. If he hits the organization's goals on those fronts in his next rehab start, however, he could be activated from the IL before the end of the month. |
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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Filling in for Guerrero at first base
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:56 AM
McAdoo will start at first base and bat second in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: McAdoo will remain in the lineup for the sixth time in seven games, covering first base for the second day in a row after splitting time between third base and left field in his prior four starts. With the Blue Jays placing Vladimir Guerrero (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Saturday, McAdoo could have an extended runway at first base, though Kazuma Okamoto could also move across the diamond to help fill in. Since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, McAdoo has gone 5-for-16 with a home run, a double, three walks and four RBI. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Back from paternity leave
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:46 AM
Toronto reinstated Little from the paternity list Sunday.
Analysis: Little missed the maximum of three days while welcoming the birth of his new child. The 29-year-old will provide a fresh arm to an exhausted Blue Jays staff that utilized seven different pitchers during Saturday's bullpen game. The left-hander will replace Ricky Tiedemann on the active roster. |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Sent back to Buffalo
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:41 AM
Toronto optioned Tiedemann to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Analysis: After striking out two batters and allowing one run in 1.2 innings of relief in his major-league debut during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Yankees, Tiedemann will head right back to Buffalo. He'll give up his spot on the active roster to reliever Brendon Little, who was reinstated from the paternity list. Tiedemann is likely to continue working out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season, but the Blue Jays could revisit developing the left-hander as a starter next spring. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Sitting against lefty
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:24 AM
Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Lukes will sit out Sunday's series finale as left-hander Ryan Weathers takes the mound for New York. Brett Bateman will slide over to right field while Myles Straw mans center field for Toronto. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Resting Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:21 AM
Sanchez is out of the lineup for Toronto's matchup with the Yankees on Sunday.
Analysis: With southpaw Ryan Weathers toeing the slab for the Yankees, Sanchez will sit out Sunday's series finale. Daz Cameron will make his season debut with Toronto in left field and bat seventh. |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Fans two in big-league debut
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:29 PM
Tiedemann gave up a run on two hits and struck out two over 1.2 innings in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: The Blue Jays went with a bullpen game, and Tiedemann made his much-anticipated big-league debut as the second pitcher into the contest after Braydon Fisher. While Tiedemann did give up an RBI single to George Lombard in the second inning, the 23-year-old southpaw also fanned Austin Wells and Ben Rice while averaging 96.2 mph with his fastball. Tiedemann's future could still be in the rotation, but after injuries have plagued him throughout his minor-league career, Toronto will let him get his feet wet as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen down the stretch. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Notches 28th save
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:24 PM
Varland struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 28th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: It was a dominant performance from Varland, who wrapped up an effective bullpen day for the Blue Jays by fanning Ben Rice, Heliot Ramos and Luis Garcia on 13 pitches (nine strikes). It's the first time since July 27 that Varland has struck out multiple batters, but fatigue could be creeping in for the first-year closer -- his 58 appearances has him tied for seventh in the majors, and he shares a bullpen with three of the pitchers ahead of him on the list (Mason Fluharty, Braydon Fisher and Tyler Rogers). Since the All-Star break, Varland has a 1.76 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 15.1 innings while converting eight of nine save chances. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Designated for assignment
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 12:12 PM
The Blue Jays designated Estrada for assignment Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After losing his place in Toronto's bullpen Friday, Estrada will now also give up his place on the 40-man roster to make room for Daz Cameron. Estrada has given up eight runs through 13 innings in the majors this season, but teams in need of bullpen depth may be intrigued by his 2.57 ERA in 28 innings at Triple-A. |
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Daz Cameron Daz Cameron Contract selected
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 12:09 PM
The Blue Jays selected Cameron's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After spending the first few months of the season playing overseas in Korea, Cameron signed a minor-league deal with Toronto in July and has since slashed .367/.462/.582 with three homers, 15 RBI, 15 runs scored and 10 steals across 23 games. His offensive surge will now buy him another shot in the majors as the roster replacement for Vladimir Guerrero (concussion). Lazaro Estrada was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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