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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Nabs ninth win as reliever
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:57 PM
Arrighetti (9-9) notched the win Sunday against Texas, striking out two while allowing two runs on two hits and two walks in 2.1 innings of relief
Analysis: Arrighetti was not nearly as effective as opener Spencer Miles, who fired three shutout innings, but Toronto provided enough run support to get Arrighetti credited with the win. The right-hander has now operated as a long reliever in five of his seven outings for the Blue Jays, but he's yet to cover at least five frames since coming over from Houston. He has a 6.35 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 19:14 K:BB over 22.2 innings for his new team, and it remains to be seen how he'll next be deployed once Trey Yesavage (knee) is reinstated from the injured list. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Pulled with back tightness
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 3:09 PM
Guerrero was removed from Sunday's game against the Rangers due to lower-back tightness, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: The veteran slugger went 1-for-2 before being replaced at first base for the bottom of the fourth inning. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but any absence for Guerrero would be significant for Toronto with just one week left in the regular season. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Managing shoulder issue
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:40 AM
Cease underwent an MRI on his shoulder Saturday and won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Orioles, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: The right-hander surrendered four runs (one earned) on three hits and six walks over 2.2 innings Friday against the Rangers, and he was sent for imaging since he's apparently been battling some shoulder fatigue. While Cease won't make his regular turn through the rotation Wednesday in Baltimore, manager John Schneider didn't rule out the possibility of him pitching next weekend versus the Reds. The Blue Jays are three games back from the final wild-card spot and could shut Cease down if they are eliminated from playoff contention prior to next weekend. |
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George Springer George Springer Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:51 AM
Springer is not in Sunday's starting nine against Texas.
Analysis: After going 0-for-8 over the first two games against the Rangers, Springer will sit out Sunday's series finale. Sean Keys will slot in as the designated hitter and bat fifth for Toronto. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Absent from Toronto lineup
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
Kirk is not in Sunday's lineup against Texas on Sunday.
Analysis: Despite recording a hit in 10 of his last 11 games, Kirk will sit out Sunday's series finale against Texas. Brandon Valenzuela will slot in behind the plate and bat eighth for Toronto. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Could pitch in bulk relief Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:54 AM
Arrighetti could be a candidate to pitch in bulk relief behind starter Spencer Miles in Sunday's game against the Rangers, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Considering that Miles hasn't tossed more than two innings or 44 pitches in any appearance since the beginning of August, he's unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before handing the ball over to the bullpen. Arrighetti will be available on four days' rest and could be called upon to cover multiple frames once Miles exits the contest. Since being acquired from the Astros on Aug. 3, Arrighetti has made six appearances (two starts) for Toronto and has submitted a 6.20 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB across 20.1 innings. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Drawing start Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:47 AM
Miles is slated to start Sunday's game against the Rangers in Arlington, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Miles will pick up his eighth start of the season, but he hasn't covered more than two innings in any appearance since the beginning of August and is unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before turning the game over to the bullpen. Spencer Arrighetti will be available to pitch on four days' rest and could be called upon to cover multiple frames once Miles exits the contest, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. |
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Jose Soriano Jose Soriano Hit hard in eighth loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:55 PM
Soriano (12-8) took the loss Saturday against Texas, striking out eight while allowing six runs (five earned) on four hits and one walk in five innings.
Analysis: Hard contact hurt Soriano, who surrendered three extra-base hits (one home run) on the evening. The eight strikeouts were his most in a Blue Jays uniform, but the right-hander has now given up at least three runs in six of his last seven starts. He'll take a 4.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB over 51.1 innings for Toronto into his next and likely final appearance of 2026 at home against the Reds. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Returning Monday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:58 PM
Yesavage (knee) will start Monday's game against the Orioles, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Yesavage has been out since August after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, and although he made just one rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo that lasted two-thirds of an inning, he's been cleared to help the Jays cross the finish line of the 2026 season. His first start back isn't expected to last very long, however, as the Blue Jays are hoping to get roughly three innings out of him (45-to-50 pitches) before handing the ball to Spencer Miles. Yesavage will then be tentatively lined up to make one final start next weekend against the Reds, during which he may be cleared to work more innings. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Back in lineup
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:45 PM
Gimenez (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat eighth Saturday against Texas.
Analysis: After missing the Jays' last two games due to hamstring soreness, Gimenez will return to action to face Cal Quantrill and the Rangers on Saturday. The 28-year-old had been relatively hot before getting hurt, going 8-for-30 (.267) with a homer and five RBI over his last eight games. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Idle Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:42 PM
Clement isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Clement will take a day to recollect himself after going just 1-for-17 at the plate over his last six games. Josh Smith will move to second base to cover for Clement, opening up left field for Myles Straw. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Chased early in loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:30 AM
Cease (11-6) took the loss against the Rangers on Friday, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits and six walks with three strikeouts over 2.2 innings.
Analysis: Cease allowed four runs in the second inning, three of which crossed home after a throw by Ernie Clement hit a baserunner. Bad luck aside, the 30-year-old Cease threw just 36 of 74 pitches for strikes and has now issued 11 walks over his last two outings while failing to pitch beyond the fifth frame in any of his past three starts. He owns a 2.40 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 239:78 K:BB across 169 innings this season and will try to finish what has been a stellar campaign strong in a road matchup with the Orioles next week. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Working through hamstring injury
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:59 PM
Gimenez is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Rangers on Friday due to a hamstring injury, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Gimenez has been working through hamstring soreness for the past couple of days, and while he could be available off the bench Friday, the Blue Jays would prefer for him to rest up and be cleared to return for Saturday's contest. In Gimenez's absence, Ernie Clement will start at shortstop while Josh Smith gets the draw at second base. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Scheduled for rehab outing Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:55 PM
Santander (shoulder/back) is scheduled to play in the outfield for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Santander was briefly shut down due to lower-back soreness, but he's been cleared to return to action Friday, when he's expected to play five-to-seven innings. He's on track to play a full game in the outfield Sunday, and there's a chance that he plays for the Blue Jays before the 2026 regular season concludes. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber May not return for 2026 regular season
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:53 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that it "would be tough" for Bieber (shoulder) to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of the regular season, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Bieber is scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, and the Blue Jays are hoping that the veteran right-hander can return if the team qualifies for the playoffs. Bieber continues to recover from right teres major inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late August. |
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Joins big-league roster
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Blue Jays selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Acquired from the Dodgers back on Sept. 1, Rodriguez takes the roster spot vacated by Michael Lorenzen, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move. Rodriguez pitched to a 3.38 ERA and 36:18 K:BB across 29.1 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to being dealt to Toronto. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen DFA'd by Toronto
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:23 PM
The Blue Jays designated Lorenzen for assignment Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lorenzen was tagged for five runs on four hits and three walks with just one strikeout across two innings in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers, as he was saddled with his 13th loss of the campaign. After joining Toronto last month, Lorenzen pitched in six games out of the bullpen, yielding 11 runs on 18 hits and five walks with eight strikeouts over 11.2 frames. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Mops up in Tuesday's loss
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
Arrighetti struck out two and gave up two unearned runs on one hit and two walks over two innings of relief in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Arrighetti made his second consecutive relief appearance, pitching on two days' rest as part of a bullpen game. The Blue Jays didn't turn to Arrighetti until they were down 6-0 in the top of the seventh, with his usage in a mop-up role likely indicating that he's lost his grip on a rotation spot. Since being acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline, Arrighetti has submitted a 6.20 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB in 20.1 innings across six appearances. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Notches 34th save
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:35 PM
Varland earned the save in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: After Spencer Miles gave up a single and a walk to open the ninth, the Blue Jays turned to Varland who promptly recorded the final three outs, locking down his 34th save this season. It was a nice rebound effort from Varland, who gave up a run in a blown save against Detroit his last time out. The right-hander now sports a 1.30 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 95:22 K:BB across 76 innings this season. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Rebounds for third win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:29 PM
Scherzer (3-8) earned the win Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing a run on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a strong bounce-back effort from Scherzer, after he gave up six runs over five innings in a loss to Baltimore his last time out. The veteran right-hander gave up a two-out run in the first inning before settling in and blanking Detroit over his final four frames. Scherzer's ERA now sits at 6.07 through 16 starts (72.2 innings) this season with a 1.36 WHIP and 54:31 K:BB. He's currently in line to face the Orioles on the road his next time out. |
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