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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Getting day off Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:32 PM
Kirk is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Mariners.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Kirk, who started at catcher the last two days for the Blue Jays. Brandon Valenzuela will be behind the dish and will bat ninth in the series opener. |
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CJ Van Eyk CJ Van Eyk Recalled to big leagues
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment. Van Eyk last pitched for Buffalo on Sunday, throwing four innings in a start, so he is rested and will give the Toronto bullpen some long relief protection. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Booted from 40-man roster
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:24 PM
The Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The transaction comes one day after Woods Richardson was tagged for six runs while recording only three outs in Thursday's loss to the Royals. Because he's previously been outrighted, Woods Richardson would have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers again. The 25-year-old has collected a 6.68 ERA and 40:37 K:BB over 66 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays in 2026. |
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George Springer George Springer Ends power drought Thursday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:29 AM
Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Royals.
Analysis: The veteran slugger accounted for all of Toronto's offense in a 13-2 rout when he took Noah Cameron deep in the sixth inning. It was Springer's 13th long ball of the season but his first in August, snapping a 25-game drought in which he'd produced a .260/.318/.325 slash line with three doubles, a triple, eight RBI and 10 runs. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Jumped early in seventh loss
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:35 PM
Arrighetti (7-7) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Kansas City pounced on Arrighetti right away Thursday, plating four runs in the first two innings. The right-hander had produced a 0.93 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in his first eight starts of the year but has seen his effectiveness off a cliff since the beginning of June, posting an 8.19 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in his last 48.1 innings (10 outings). He'll try to right the ship his next time out in Cleveland, where he'll take a season 4.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 95:54 K:BB over 95.1 innings. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Might be out rest of season
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Blue Jays transferred Clase (foot) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Clase has been on the injured list since July 22 due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His earliest eligibility to return is Sept. 20, which means there's a chance he will not make another big league appearance in 2026. The outfielder was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster for the signing of Michael Lorenzen. |
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Chad Dallas Chad Dallas Heads back to Triple-A
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 4:36 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: This marks Dallas's fifth time getting optioned in 2026, which means if he is recalled again, he will have to be designated for assignment instead of getting optioned. The right-hander made one appearance after getting recalled Tuesday. He pitched 2.2 scoreless innings Wednesday, allowing no walks or hits. In a corresponding move Thursday, Toronto signed Michael Lorenzen. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Cleared for rehab games
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:30 PM
Smith (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Smith is slated to play back-to-back full games before being evaluated for a potential return. The utility player landed on the 10-day injured list last week with left hamstring inflammation, but he avoided a strain and is tracking toward a minimum stay on the IL. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Signs with Jays
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:15 PM
Lorenzen signed a major-league contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The Rockies cut ties with Lorenzen last week after he turned in a 7.08 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 115.2 innings, but he'll now receive an opportunity to pitch for Toronto. The Blue Jays have an open spot in their rotation after placing Shane Bieber (shoulder) on the injured list Tuesday, but manager John Schneider said that Lorenzen will begin his tenure with the club in the bullpen, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 2:26 PM
Bateman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Bateman had started the last five contests and reached base 10 times over that span, but he will begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Daz Cameron, Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes will patrol the outfield in Thursday's rubber match. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Not starting against southpaw
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 2:22 PM
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Royals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Gimenez will get a breather as the Royals send southpaw Noah Cameron to the hill. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop, and Charles McAdoo will grab a start at second base. |
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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Playing time trending back down
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:42 PM
McAdoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 10, McAdoo started in 11 of the Blue Jays' ensuing 13 games, slashing .308/.364/.436 with one home run, one stolen base, seven RBI and four runs during that stretch. Despite acquitting himself well at the plate, McAdoo finds himself on the bench for a second straight game. McAdoo could be in line for a more limited role moving forward following Vladimir Guerrero's recent return from a concussion. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Retreating to bench Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:39 PM
Straw is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Straw had started in each of the previous five games, but he'll likely have to settle for a reserve role against most right-handed pitchers while George Springer, Jesus Sanchez, Brett Bateman and Nathan Lukes are available to fill out the outfield and designated-hitter spots. The 31-year-old has provided value with his speed and defense but is slashing just .217/.272/.332 over 260 plate appearances on the season. |
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Sean Keys Sean Keys Will play left field at Buffalo
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Keys will begin playing some left field at Triple-A Buffalo, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: To this point, Keys has played only first and third base in pro ball, but showing he can handle left field would give the 23-year-old an additional path to playing time in the majors. Keys has been red-hot at the plate for Buffalo in August, slashing .351/.463/.675. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Undergoes surgery
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:56 PM
Garcia (elbow/neck/biceps) underwent thoracic outlet surgery Thursday and will miss the rest of the season, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome in early August, but it wasn't previously known whether he would require surgery. Garcia was pulled from a minor-league rehab assignment on three different occasions this year, and he'll end up not pitching at the big-league level in 2026. He turned 36 years old last week and will become a free agent after the season. Even if Garcia is physically capable of returning to the mound in 2027, he may not generate significant interest in free agency at this stage of his career while coming off major surgery and a lost season. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Opening Wednesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:33 PM
Miles will serve as the opening pitcher during Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Miles will pick up his fifth opening assignment of the season after allowing just two runs in 10.1 innings since the beginning of August. The 26-year-old righty pitched three innings or more in each of his first four starts this year and could remain in Wednesday's contest for a similar amount of time. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Costly blunder on late two-run single
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:31 PM
Lukes went 2-for-4 with a two-run single during the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the Royals on Tuesday.
Analysis: Down four runs, the Blue Jays attempted a late rally in the ninth inning. With two men on base with two outs, Lukes found the gap in left-center field to bring home both Daz Cameron and Brett Bateman, but the inning ended when Lukes was tagged at second base while attempting to stretch a single into a double. Lukes has driven in at least one run in four of his last five games, going 5-for-18 (.278) with two home runs and six RBI in that span. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Early control issues in loss
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:28 PM
Scherzer (1-7) took the loss against the Royals on Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out four across five innings.
Analysis: The five free passes were a season high for Scherzer, with three of those walks being issued to three of the first four batters he faced. He was able to limit the damage in the first inning to one run before allowing another run to score in the fifth, but he couldn't get quite enough help from his Blue Jays teammates to avoid taking a third consecutive loss. Still, Scherzer has allowed two runs or less in four of his last five outings, logging a 4.62 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 25.1 innings in that span. He's lined up to start this weekend at home against the Mariners. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Back in action Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 5:07 PM
Gimenez (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Tuesday against the Royals.
Analysis: Gimenez sat out the three-game series versus the Yankees over the weekend, but he's good to go for Tuesday's series opener against the Royals. The 28-year-old has been swinging the bat well across his past 14 contests with a .308/.351/.423 slash line, six steals. eight RBI and five runs. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Rehab start set
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:10 PM
Taillon (forearm) is scheduled to throw about 50 pitches in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: If all goes well with the Bisons on Friday, Taillon could rejoin the Blue Jays' starting rotation next week in Cleveland. The right-hander made just two starts for Toronto before landing on the IL due to forearm tendinitis, but he pitched decently with three earned runs allowed and a 7:5 K:BB across eight innings. |
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