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Matt Bowman Matt Bowman Latches on with Jays
Tue, May 26, 2026, 10:22 PM
Bowman signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Bowman owns a 1.69 ERA and 1.14 WHIP through 21.1 innings at Triple-A this season, but he was let go by the Twins on Wednesday after exercising an opt-out clause in his contract. The 35-year-old's impressive performance could lead to a return to the big leagues more easily now that he's with the Blue Jays, who currently have 10 pitchers on the injured list. |
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George Springer George Springer Collects three hits vs. Miami
Tue, May 26, 2026, 9:27 PM
Springer went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a steal during Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Springer contributed to the Blue Jays' six-run sixth inning with an RBI single and a steal before coming around to score on a Jesus Sanchez grand slam off Sandy Alcantara. Springer's three hits are a season high, and it was his seventh multi-hit game of the season. He hasn't been great at the plate this season, but Tuesday's performance brought him to a .214 batting average for the season. Springer has gone 11-for-38 (.289) with five extra-base hits (including three home runs), six RBI, two steals and five runs scored. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Extends hit streak with solo homer
Tue, May 26, 2026, 9:21 PM
Clement went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Clement got the Blue Jays on the board early with a solo homer off Sandy Alcantara in the second inning. Clement has gone deep in back-to-back games and is now on a nine-game hitting streak. For the season, he is slashing .298/.323/.452 with two steals, five home runs, 20 RBI and 22 runs over 217 plate appearances. Clement leads the American League with 17 doubles while ranking second in hits and seventh in batting average. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Goes deep Tuesday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 9:17 PM
Pinango went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Pinango kicked off the Blue Jays' six-run sixth inning with a solo home run off Sandy Alcantara, which was the former's second deep ball of his major-league career. Pinango is on a five-game hitting streak, going 6-for-19 (.316) with three extra-base hits and four RBI. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Belts grand slam off Alcantara
Tue, May 26, 2026, 9:15 PM
Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a double and a grand slam during the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Sanchez smacked his 10th double of the season in the third inning, but he made his biggest play of the night in the sixth, when he smacked a grand slam off Sandy Alcantara to cap off the Blue Jays' six-run frame. Sanchez was moved up to the third spot in the lineup Tuesday, and his recent play at the plate could have him stay there, even when Vladimir Guerrero (elbow) returns to action. Over his last 16 games, Sanchez has a 1.131 OPS with eight extra-base hits (including two homers) and 12 RBI in 49 plate appearances. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Earns win as bulk reliever
Tue, May 26, 2026, 9:02 PM
Miles (2-0) was credited with the win for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Braydon Fisher opened Tuesday's game with a scoreless first inning before turning things over to Miles. The latter was solid in his outing and induced nine groundouts, with his lone blemish coming on an RBI infield single by Heriberto Hernandez. Miles has given up just one run over his last four outings, during which he's served either as the primary starter or bulk reliever. He's pitched well enough to get at least one more turn in the Blue Jays' rotation, especially after Dylan Cease (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Miles' next outing will likely take place this weekend on the road against the Orioles, though it's unclear whether he'll start or piggyback off a reliever. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Plays catch Tuesday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 7:40 PM
Cease (hamstring) was able to play light catch Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While Cease's ability to play catch one day after landing on the injured list is an encouraging sign, the Blue Jays likely won't have a good feel for how much time his strained left hamstring will keep him on the shelf until he resumes taking part in fielding and running drills. For his part, Cease has optimism that he'll be in line for a minimum-length stay on the IL, which could allow him to return to the Toronto rotation as soon as June 9. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Heading to bench Tuesday
Tue, May 26, 2026, 4:47 PM
Lukes is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: After he was reinstated from the injured list prior to Monday's series opener, Lukes drew the start in center field and went 3-for-4 in Toronto's 8-2 win. Lukes also reached base a fourth time when he was struck on the helmet by a pitch, but manager John Schneider noted that the 31-year-old's absence from the lineup Wednesday isn't related, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. Instead, the Blue Jays are simply electing to build in some rest for Lukes, who had been shelved for a month due to a left hamstring strain. Toronto will go with Yohendrick Pinango, Daulton Varsho and Jesus Sanchez as its starters in the outfield from left to right in Tuesday's contest. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not ready to rejoin lineup
Tue, May 26, 2026, 3:18 PM
Guerrero (elbow) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Guerrero will wind up missing out on a second straight start while he continues to tend to a right elbow contusion, which he suffered when he was hit by a pitch in Sunday's loss to the Pirates. The Blue Jays don't appear to be concerned that the bruised elbow will send Guerrero to the injured list, as manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca that the 27-year-old is still experiencing some difficulty extending his right arm but was able to take some swings off a tee and against a pitching machine prior to Tuesday's game. Schneider also added that Guerrero could be available off the bench if a pinch-hitting situation arises. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Following opener again
Tue, May 26, 2026, 8:40 AM
Miles is slated to work as a bulk reliever in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Braydon Fisher will serve as the Blue Jays' opener before handing things off to Miles. The 25-year-old's last three appearances have been either as a traditional starter or primary pitcher, and he's tossed 11 scoreless innings with a 13:3 K:BB over 11 innings during that stretch. Miles went 4.1 frames and threw 63 pitches his last time out, so he should be capable of stretching out to around 80 pitches Tuesday. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Three hits in return
Tue, May 26, 2026, 8:24 AM
Lukes went 3-for-4 in Monday's loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Seeing his first big-league action since late April, Lukes got the start in center field and hit second while Daulton Varsho got a breather. Lukes had been heating up prior to straining his hamstring, and over his last eight games for the Jays he's batting .560 (14-for-25) with four doubles. The 31-year-old should have a regular spot in an outfield corner as Toronto mixes and matches with Jesus Sanchez and Yohendrick Pinango, with Myles Straw also available as a short-side platoon option. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Working as opener Tuesday
Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:52 PM
Fisher will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fisher will step into the opener role for a third time this season. He'll work the first inning or so before handing the ball to a bulk reliever, presumably Spencer Miles. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Tosses two frames in rehab start
Mon, May 25, 2026, 6:49 PM
Bieber (elbow) allowed three hits while striking out three batters across two scoreless innings in his rehab start in the Florida Complex League on Monday, per Sportsnet.ca.
Analysis: It was Bieber's first start in his rehab program, and the expectation is that the right-hander will build his volume up to three innings in his next outing, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. Bieber opened the 2026 season on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, which was related to forearm fatigue that he experienced during the offseason. The Blue Jays will have a better sense of Bieber's recovery timeline as he goes out on more rehab starts. |
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Contract selected by Toronto
Mon, May 25, 2026, 5:11 PM
The Blue Jays selected Andrews' contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Analysis: Andrews has operated out of Buffalo's bullpen for the entire 2026 season and has a 1.35 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, five saves and a 22:14 K:BB across 20 innings in Triple-A. He'll be available out of the Blue Jays' bullpen for Monday's series opener against the Marlins, and Andrews' first call to the mound will officially mark his major-league debut. The move corresponds with Dylan Cease (hamstring) being placed on the 15-day injured list. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Not ready to throw yet
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:43 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Barger (elbow) is "probably still a couple days away from starting throwing," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The club had expressed hope that Barger could do some throwing Sunday, but Schneider said Barger's recovery from right elbow inflammation has "been a little slower" than anticipated. He's already been sidelined for more than two weeks, and with his recovery inching along there's no timetable at this point for Barger's return. |
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Joe Mantiply Joe Mantiply Expected to resume throwing soon
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:41 PM
Mantiply (knee) is expected to resume throwing within the next couple of days, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Mantiply landed on the 15-day injured list this past Tuesday due to left knee inflammation. He's ready to take the next step in his recovery program, and once he gets a couple of bullpen sessions under his belt, the Blue Jays will have a better sense of when Mantiply can returned from the IL. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Scheduled for another bullpen
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:39 PM
Scherzer (forearm) will throw a live bullpen session in Toronto on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Scherzer landed on the 15-day injured list in late April due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, and he's also been dealing with tight thumb issue. He's progressed enough in his recovery to throw bullpens, and the Blue Jays should have a better sense of the veteran right-handers recovery timeline following Wednesday's session. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Lands on IL with strained hamstring
Mon, May 25, 2026, 3:44 PM
The Blue Jays placed Cease on the 15-day injured list Monday with a mild left hamstring strain, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Cease had to be pulled from Sunday's outing versus the Pirates after tweaking his hamstring. The strain being deemed minor should give him a chance to return around the time he's eligible, but the Blue Jays will need someone to fill Cease's spot in the rotation for at least one turn. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Held out of lineup Monday
Mon, May 25, 2026, 3:04 PM
Guerrero (elbow) is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Guerrero was pulled from Sunday's contest versus the Pirates after being struck on the inside of the right elbow by a pitch. X-rays came back negative, but Guerrero will receive at least one day of out of the lineup to recuperate. Per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, Vlad Jr. could be available off the bench, seemingly giving him a good chance to return to the lineup Tuesday. Lenyn Sosa is handling first base and batting ninth for the Blue Jays in Monday's series opener. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Sent back to minors
Mon, May 25, 2026, 2:38 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Analysis: Schneider has really struggled this season, slashing just .127/.295/.211 over 38 contests. With Yohendrick Pinango playing well and Nathan Lukes (hamstring) back from the injured list, Schneider is a roster casualty. |
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