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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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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Home run in loss
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:15 AM
Kirk went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-2 loss to the Rays on Wednesday.
Analysis: Kirk smashed his first home run since June 27 to deep left field off of Cam Booser in the seventh inning. The 27-year-old is starting to bounce back after missing over two months with a thumb injury and then putting up mostly middling numbers since his June 12 return. Kirk is now slashing .270/.400/.405 across 45 July plate appearances, albeit with only one long ball and four RBI over a 13-game sample. However, he's been making consistent contact, striking out just three times in that span. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Allows run as opener
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:09 AM
Fisher threw 1.1 innings as the opener and gave up one earned run on no hits and two walks in Wednesday's loss to the Rays. He struck out one.
Analysis: Fisher walked the last two batters he faced before exiting, and the second subsequently came around to score on Victor Mesa's RBI single off Spencer Miles. That resulted in Fisher being charged with a run for the fourth time in his last five appearances. After a strong start to the season, Fisher has struggled over the last month while pitching to a 6.52 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 1.9 HR/9 across the 9.2 innings covering his last nine trips to the mound. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Heads to IL with plantar fasciitis
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM
The Blue Jays placed Clase on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to left foot plantar fasciitis.
Analysis: Toronto called up Yohendrick Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move, and he'll take Clase's spot in left field and will bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Rays. According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca, Clase's foot issue first surfaced Tuesday, when he developed discomfort during pregame running work and was scratched from the lineup ahead of the Blue Jays' eventual 12-2 loss. Clase has a prior history of contending with plantar fasciitis, so it wouldn't be surprising if his stint on the IL was extended beyond 10 days. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Receiving rare day off
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:14 PM
Okamoto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Okamoto will head to the bench for the first time since June 30 after going 0-for-18 with a 2:5 BB:K in the Blue Jays' first five games coming out of the All-Star break. Sean Keys will step in at third base for the slumping Okamoto. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Sitting Wednesday
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 4:12 PM
Clase (foot) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Clase was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's contest due to foot discomfort, and the issue will now cause him to miss a second consecutive start. Yohendrick Pinango will start in left field and bat fifth while Clase recovers. |
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CJ Van Eyk CJ Van Eyk Recalled from Triple-A
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:47 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Van Eyk tossed two scoreless relief innings in his major-league debut last week and is back for another opportunity. The 27-year-old has made 13 starts at Buffalo this season, so he is capable of giving the Blue Jays' bullpen some length. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Back with big club
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 3:44 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. He'll start in left field and bat fifth Wednesday against the Rays.
Analysis: Pinango has held his own at the big-league level this season with a .267/.313/.413 batting line, though he went only 4-for-23 (.174 average) at the plate in his most recent stint. The left-handed-hitting Pinango will likely see some playing time in the corner-outfield spots versus right-handed pitchers. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Likely to pitch in bulk relief
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:52 AM
Miles is expected to be used in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Braydon Fisher in Wednesday's game against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: While serving as a traditional starter the last time his turn in the rotation came up Friday, Miles was lit up for six earned runs on six hits over four innings in a loss to the White Sox. The Blue Jays will hope to coax better results from Miles by deploying him behind Fisher, who will likely cover the first inning or two of Wednesday's contest. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Hit around in loss
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 9:38 PM
Gausman (4-9) took the loss against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks with one strikeout over 3.1 innings.
Analysis: Gausman allowed three runs in the first inning and just couldn't put hitters away, generating only five swinging strikes on 90 pitches. It continued a rough stretch for the veteran, who last won a game May 22 while allowing four earned runs or more in six of his 10 starts since. He owns a 4.51 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 117:34 K:BB across 115.2 innings this season and lines up for a road matchup with the streaking Red Sox this weekend. |
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