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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Three hits in Friday's loss
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:18 AM
Varsho went 3-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: It was the center fielder's first multi-hit performance since July 8. Varsho remained mired in a 24-game homer drought, and on the season he's managed just a .688 OPS with seven long balls in 91 contests, but his defensive reputation, power potential and free-agent status after this season will likely make him one of the Blue Jays' more attractive assets at the trade deadline. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Mixed results in no-decision
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:19 PM
Yesavage did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Yesavage threw 63 of 93 pitches for strikes with an impressive 17 whiffs, but he was undone by two homers and departed with a 3-0 deficit. The 22-year-old has now generated nine punchouts in consecutive turns, but he's alternated quality starts with short outings in four July appearances, posting a 6.11 ERA during that span. He owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 87:42 K:BB across 85 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Nationals next week. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Powers up in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:13 PM
Okamoto went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Down 4-0 in the seventh inning, Okamoto gave the Blue Jays life with a three-run blast off Greg Weissert. It was an encouraging effort for the 30-year-old, who entered the All-Star break on a tear but opened the second half in an 0-for-22 slump entering Friday. On the season, he's slashing .227/.308/.451 with 23 homers, 65 RBI and 51 runs scored across 412 plate appearances. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Ready for rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 5:12 PM
Garcia (elbow) will embark on a rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Garcia has been pulled from two previous rehab assignments due to nerve issues related to his biceps and neck. The veteran right-hander is ready to restart his rehab assignment and is slated to pitch one inning for Dunedin on Saturday. Garcia has been sidelined since early July of 2025 due to a right elbow injury and will likely need multiple minor-league outings before being cleared to return to the majors. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Season-ending elbow surgery on tap
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Barger will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Whether Barger needs a full Tommy John repair or an internal brace procedure will not be known until the surgery is performed. If it's the former, he could get a late start to next season following a nine-month rehab. An internal brace operation carries a timetable of six months, which would give Barger a chance to be ready around the start of spring training. Barger will conclude the 2026 season having played only nine games due to injury, as he battled a stress reaction in his back in addition to the elbow injury. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Shows off versatility Thursday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:07 AM
Straw went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Rays.
Analysis: The veteran speedster got the start in center field but wound up playing all three outfield spots over the course of the afternoon as the Blue Jays went to their bench frequently in a 3-1 win. Straw has seen his playing time pick up of late, but over his last 10 games he's batting just .136 (3-for-33) with two runs and two steals. If Toronto ends up as a seller at the trade deadline, however, he could wind up as the team's top option in center field down the stretch with Daulton Varsho a likely candidate to be moved. |
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George Springer George Springer Hot start to second half
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:45 AM
Springer went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rays.
Analysis: After drawing a walk in his first plate appearance, Springer gave Toronto the lead with an RBI single in the third inning before adding a double in the sixth. The veteran outfielder has come out of the All-Star break swinging a hot bat, going 8-for-22 (.364) with five RBI and a 1.008 OPS through six games. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Records 21st save
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 8:06 PM
Varland earned the save Thursday against the Rays, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Varland was called upon in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and retired the top of Tampa Bay's lineup in order to secure his 21st save of the season. The right-hander has converted nine saves over his last 13 appearances while allowing just two runs across 14.1 innings during that span. For the season, Varland owns a dominant 1.04 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 70:13 K:BB across 52 innings. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Tosses seven innings in win
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:55 PM
Bieber (2-1) earned the win Thursday against the Rays, allowing one run on three hits while striking out three over a season-high seven innings.
Analysis: Bieber turned in his longest outing of the season, with his lone blemish coming on a Yandy Diaz RBI single in the third inning. Outside of the third, the veteran right-hander retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. He has now recorded a win in consecutive starts. Through six starts since returning from the injured list, Bieber owns a 4.70 ERA with a 22:12 K:BB across 30.2 innings. He's lined up to make his next start against the Nationals. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Begins rehab assignment
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Sanchez (ankle) began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sanchez has been participating in running and hitting drills at the Jays' complex in Florida since July 6, though Thursday marks the first time he's played in a game after landing on the IL with a sprained ankle in late June. He'll move up to Single-A Dunedin on Friday before joining Triple-A Buffalo early next week, seemingly putting him on pace to rejoin the big club at the end of July or early August. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Moved to 60-day IL
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 1:54 PM
The Blue Jays transferred Barger (back/elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.
Analysis: Barger initially landed on the IL back in May due to elbow inflammation, but he was shut down in late June due to a stress reaction in his back and hasn't yet resumed baseball activities. Since he's already been on the shelf for more than two months and is without a timeline for a return, his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Rudy Martin, whom the Blue Jays claimed off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Next start could be in majors
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 1:37 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider indicated Thursday that Scherzer's (back/thumb) next start could be in the majors, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Scherzer struck out seven over five perfect innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. He had been slated for one more rehab outing, but the righty's performance Wednesday -- along with the Blue Jays losing long reliever Patrick Corbin (teres major) to injury -- could push up Scherzer's timeline. Scherzer threw only 56 pitches Wednesday, so if he does start Monday against the Nationals, he would be facing a restricted workload. The 41-year-old has missed more than a month with back and thumb problems. |
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Claimed by Blue Jays
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 12:31 PM
The Blue Jays claimed Martin off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Martin was traded from the Royals to the Orioles last week and is now on the move again without having played in any games in the Baltimore organization. The 30-year-old outfielder has slashed .284/.414/.441 with eight home runs and 33 stolen bases between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season. Martin will presumably report to Triple-A Buffalo. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Absent from lineup
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 11:31 AM
Varsho is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays.
Analysis: Righty Casey Legumina is opening for the Rays before lefty Ian Seymour handles bulk relief, so the lefty-swinging Varsho will begin the festivities on the bench. Varsho -- who has gone just 8-for-56 at the plate in July -- will yield center field to Myles Straw. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 11:28 AM
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: The Rays have a left-handed bulk reliever in Ian Seymour slated to pitch Thursday, hence the reasoning behind Gimenez taking a seat. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop, and Luis Urias will grab a start at second base. |
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Patrick Corbin Patrick Corbin Shelved by teres major strain
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 11:19 AM
The Blue Jays placed Corbin on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left teres major strain.
Analysis: Manager John Schneider revealed Corbin has been dealing with the injury since before the All-Star break, and the lefty will be shut down for "multiple weeks" after an MRI showed a strain, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. Corbin has been pitching in a long-relief role in July. |
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Sean Keys Sean Keys Dispatched to minors
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 11:16 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Keys to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
Analysis: With just three starts over the last 10 games, Keys hasn't been playing enough to justify his inclusion on the big-league roster, and he hasn't helped himself by going 6-for-36 with a 35.1 percent strikeout rate. He will be given regular reps again at Buffalo. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Moves up from Triple-A
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 11:13 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Macko from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
Analysis: Macko was sent down last week after giving up nine runs over his last four relief outings, but he's back to provide Toronto with a fresh arm in the bullpen. The lefty is absorbing the roster spot vacated by Patrick Corbin (shoulder), who was placed on the injured list. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Back in majors
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 11:09 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
Analysis: Schneider has slashed a disappointing .153/.282/.296 in the majors this season but has been swinging a hot bat at Buffalo with a 1.128 OPS and five home runs in July. He should see some starts against left-handed pitching. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Sent back to Buffalo
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 8:34 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: Estrada had thrown 41 pitches over two innings in Tuesday's loss to the Rays, so he was replaced by a fresh bullpen arm. The right-hander has collected a 4.82 ERA and 6:5 K:BB over 9.1 innings with Toronto in 2026. |
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