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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leaves Friday's game with injury
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Guerrero was removed from Friday's contest versus the Cubs in the sixth inning with an apparent back/side injury, Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Vlad Jr. popped out on the first pitch of the top of the sixth inning and immediately grabbed at his back/left side area before jogging slowly to first base. He was removed from the game prior to the bottom of the sixth. The Blue Jays should offer more on Guerrero's condition soon. He was hitless in three plate appearances before departing. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Rejoins big-league bullpen
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:42 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Little from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Little made the Opening Day roster but was sent down in early April after getting rocked for 11 runs (10 earned) over his first 3.2 innings. The 29-year-old appeared to get on track at Buffalo, authoring a 2.31 ERA and 32:19 K:BB across 23.1 frames. Little give the Blue Jays a second lefty in the bullpen alongside Mason Fluharty. |
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Chad Dallas Chad Dallas Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:39 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Dallas was just recalled Wednesday and did not make an appearance during his time with the big club. He's being replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Brendon Little. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Nursing hip soreness
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:23 PM
Clement is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs in part due to lingering left hip soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: It something Clement has been playing with for a bit, and the Blue Jays finally found what they feel is an opportune time to rest the infielder amidst a 16-day stretch with no off days for the club. Clement should be considered day-to-day. Davis Schneider is handling second base Friday. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Lined up for season debut Monday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:06 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that "all signs point towards" Bieber (elbow) making his season debut Monday against the Astros, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jays are holding off making it official until Bieber throws a bullpen session Saturday, but as long as he doesn't have any hiccups with that throwing session he will take the ball in Monday's series opener at Rogers Centre. Bieber would also line up for a second start that weekend at home versus the Rangers. Coming back from right elbow inflammation, Bieber has collected a 6.88 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 17 innings covering five rehab starts. He threw 80 pitches in his last outing, so he's close to being fully stretched out. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Rare day off Friday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 11:01 AM
Clement is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: It marks the first time since May 19 that Clement has been provided with a day of rest. The Blue Jays will roll with Davis Schneider at second base as they kick off a series on the north side of Chicago. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Pops second homer in Thursday's win
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:31 AM
Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Getting the start in center field while Daulton Varsho (wrist) remains sidelined, Lukes took Sonny Gray deep in the seventh inning to give the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead. Lukes has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, and over 15 contests in June he's slashing .327/.373/.455 with both his homers on the season, along with five RBI and seven runs. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ends power drought Thursday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:28 AM
Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: The first baseman launched the first pitch he saw from Sonny Gray over the Green Monster in the first inning, giving the Blue Jays a quick lead in an eventual 4-3 victory. It was Guerrero's first long ball since May 17, snapping a 24-game drought, and just his fourth of the year -- a concerning total for a player who's averaged 31.8 homers over the prior five seasons. There's still plenty of time left in the campaign for Guerrero to go on a tear and get his power numbers back to their usual level, and Thursday's blast might have been the first sign a summer surge is on its way. |
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Mason Fluharty Mason Fluharty Picks up first save
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 5:51 PM
Fluharty turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: With Louis Varland, Jeff Hoffman and Tyler Rogers all having pitched in Toronto's previous two games, it was Fluharty who got the call with a one-run lead in the ninth inning Thursday. The southpaw made quick work of the heart of Boston's order, retiring the side on five pitches. Fluharty has been solid out of Toronto's pen this season -- he's allowed just three runs in his last 18.2 innings. Overall, he sports a 3.64 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB across 29.2 innings this season. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Stumbles late
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 5:34 PM
Yesavage didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks over 7.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Yesavage was stellar earlier, as he held Boston to just one hit through his first six scoreless innings. However, Yesavage allowed a run in the seventh before the Red Sox tied the game with back-to-back home runs to open the eighth. Despite the tough finish, it was a positive outing overall for the 22-year-old Yesavage, who had given up 11 runs in 10.2 innings while issuing eight walks in his previous two starts. Overall, he's 3-3 with a 3.76 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 53:25 K:BB across 10 starts (55 innings) this season. Yesavage is currently slated to face the Astros at home his next time out. |
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Rhylan Thomas Rhylan Thomas Finds work with Toronto
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 11:29 AM
Thomas signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Monday.
Analysis: He reported to the Blue Jays' complex in Florida earlier this week to begin his time with the organization, but Thomas should eventually settle at Triple-A Buffalo. The 26-year-old outfielder had previously been part of the Mariners' and Astros' 40-man rosters earlier this season but had played exclusively at the Triple-A level for both organizations, slashing a collective .253/.304/.307 with two home runs and six steals across 184 plate appearances. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Return on Saturday not ruled out
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 11:25 AM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Varsho (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Saturday, but he will "have to do a lot today and tomorrow" in order to make that happen, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Varsho resumed hitting this week as he works his way back from left wrist inflammation. If the outfielder is not quite ready to return to the active roster this weekend, he might need a rehab game or two in order to knock the rust off. Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw have been handling center field for Toronto since Varsho went down. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Could resume hitting soon
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 11:20 AM
Santander (shoulder) could resume hitting within the next week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Santander underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder in February, but he "could definitely be a factor" for the Blue Jays by August, manager John Schneider said Thursday. A timetable for Santander's return won't become clearer until he's ready for a rehab assignment, and he will need the equivalent of a full spring training's worth of at-bats before being activated. |
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Lenyn Sosa Lenyn Sosa Rehab games around the corner
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 11:14 AM
Sosa (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment next week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Out since late May with a right wrist contusion, Sosa has been hitting and going through defensive drills as the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida. He is likely a week or so away from playing in games and should rejoin the Blue Jays around July 1. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Rehab could be pushed to next week
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Barger (elbow) might not begin a rehab assignment until early next week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Barger continues to make progress with his right elbow inflammation but could need an additional few more days than expected to ramp up activities before he's cleared to play in games. He should still be able to return to the Blue Jays' active roster before the end of June. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Getting breather Thursday
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 9:50 AM
Kirk is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston.
Analysis: Kirk started behind the dish each of the last three games, so he will get some rest during Thursday's matinee. Brandon Valenzuela will start at catcher and bat eighth as the Blue Jays look to complete the series sweep. |
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George Springer George Springer Pilfers two bags in win
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 9:40 AM
Springer went 0-for-3 with two stolen bases in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: The Blue Jays evidently liked seeing Mickey Gasper working behind the plate for Boston, as they went 5-for-5 on steal attempts against him during the game. Springer's thefts both came in the third inning after he was hit by a Jake Bennett pitch, but he was left stranded at third base by a Kazuma Okamoto groundout. Springer has just six stolen bases on the season to go along with a .212/.308/.369 slash line, seven home runs, 19 RBI and 22 runs in 52 contests, but three of those steals have come in the last two games. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Swipes three bags Wednesday
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 9:37 AM
Gimenez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI and three stolen bases in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: The Blue Jays evidently liked seeing Mickey Gasper working behind the plate for Boston, as they went 5-for-5 on steal attempts against him during the game. It was the third three-steal game of Gimenez's career, and his first since July 6, 2023 when he was still playing for Cleveland. It was also the 27-year-old infielder's fourth multi-hit performance in the last 10 contests, a stretch in which he's slashing .355/.394/.548 with three doubles, a homer, four RBI and six runs in addition to Wednesday's thefts. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Stretches out to 80 pitches
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 9:31 AM
Bieber (elbow) built up to 80 pitches Wednesday in what's likely to be his final rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo, giving up five runs on seven hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The results weren't pretty, as Bieber served up homers to career minor leaguers Ryan Galanie and Andy Weber -- neither of whom are even on the 40-man roster for the White Sox -- but the veteran right-hander was sitting 91-92 mph with his fastball and topped out at 93.0 mph. With Max Scherzer (back) landing on the IL on Wednesday, the Blue Jays likely can't afford to give Bieber another rehab start to round into form. If he stays on turn, he lines up to make his 2026 big-league debut early next week at home against the Astros. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Shuts door for 14th save
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 10:13 PM
Varland secured the save Wednesday against the Red Sox, striking out the side.
Analysis: Varland made quick work of the scuffling Boston bats Wednesday, throwing all but one of his 10 pitches for strikes. After taking over the closing duties from Jeff Hoffman earlier this year, Varland is running away with the job in 2026. Through 40 innings, the 28-year-old right-hander boasts a 0.90 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 55:11 K:BB while going a pristine 14-for-14 in save situations. |
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