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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 the 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 looking to bounce back after missing almost all of April and May with a thumb injury and putting up lower numbers than Toronto fans are accustomed to when returning. In July, Kirk is slashing .270/.400/.405 with only has one long ball and four RBI in 13 games, but has only struck out three times. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Allows run in Toronto loss
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 with one strikeout Wednesday in the 4-2 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Fisher gave up two walks in the top of the second, which led to an RBI single from Victor Mesa Jr. off of Spencer Miles to give the righty his fourth time giving up a run in his last five appearances. After a strong start to the season, Fisher has struggled the past two months with a 6.00 ERA over 18 innings. The 25-year-old has been called on to start three times in this time period. |
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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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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Opening Wednesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 9:34 PM
Fisher will serve as the opening pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Fisher has given up a run in three of his last four outings, but the Blue Jays will trust him to get through the first inning Wednesday in what will be his seventh start of the season. Spencer Miles is expected to work in bulk relief once Fisher leaves the game. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Scratched Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:17 PM
Clase was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay due to pain in his foot, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The severity of Clase's injury is still unknown, but it will prevent him from taking the field Tuesday. The Blue Jays could provide more information on his status in the near future; meanwhile, Myles Straw will fill in as Toronto's left fielder. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Exiting starting nine
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 2:19 PM
Kirk is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: It's a regular day off for Kirk, who is sporting just a .598 OPS with one home run in 25 games since coming off the injured list. Brandon Valenzuela will grab a start at catcher in Kirk's stead. |
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George Springer George Springer Swipes seventh bag
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 11:21 AM
Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Rays.
Analysis: It was the veteran slugger's seventh steal of the season, and his first since June 17. Springer missed a big chunk of the early July schedule while on the paternity and family leave lists, but he's hit safely in eight of his last nine games dating back to June 28, batting .278 (10-for-36) over that stretch with a triple, two homers, four RBI and six runs. |
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Pushing for promotion
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 11:10 AM
Harry could be the next prospect in the Blue Jays' system in line for a promotion to the majors, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Acquired from the Twins in a 2024 trade for reliever Trevor Richards, Harry has had a breakout campaign after some offseason swing adjustments, slashing .316/.362/.560 with 13 homers and 15 steals across 75 games between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo. The 24-year-old's biggest selling point is his defensive versatility, however -- he's played both second base and shortstop this season in addition to all three outfield spots, and he has some experience at third base as well. If the Jays are sellers at the trade deadline, it could open up a spot on the 26-man roster for Harry to make his big-league debut and get a look in the super-utility role Ernie Clement previously thrived in. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Takes loss against Tampa Bay
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 9:22 PM
Cease (6-5) took the loss against the Rays on Monday, allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings.
Analysis: The seven hits and five runs allowed both matched season highs for Cease, but with two of those runs unearned, he still came away with his third-straight quality start and eighth of the year. It was also the 12th time in 15 starts that Cease fanned seven or more batters, and his 155 strikeouts are second-most in the majors behind Jacob Misiorowski (173). Despite Monday's loss, Cease is firmly in the conversation for the American League Cy Young award with a 2.67 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 104.1 innings. He's lined up to face the red-hot Red Sox on the road this weekend. Cease's last start at Fenway Park was June 16, when he earned the win after pitching five scoreless frames. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Heading to bench Monday
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:48 PM
Clase is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Clase will head to the bench Monday after he went 0-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts while starting in two of the Blue Jays' three games against the White Sox over the weekend. Myles Straw will receive the nod in left field in the series opener, but Clase will likely rank as the Blue Jays' preferred option at the position until Jesus Sanchez (ankle) makes his return from the injured list. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Facing hitters Tuesday
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:48 PM
Garcia (elbow/neck/biceps) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: If that goes well, Garcia will be cleared to resume a rehab assignment. The veteran reliever had surgery last September to remove scar tissue around his right elbow, and he's had to be pulled off rehab assignments twice because of nerve problems related to his biceps and neck. Once he's cleared to re-start a rehab assignment, Garcia will need multiple outings before rejoining the Blue Jays' bullpen. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Resuming rehab assignment Wednesday
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:42 PM
Scherzer (back/thumb) will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Out for more than a month with back spasms, Scherzer had to be pulled off his rehab last week and was given three cortisone injections in his right thumb. The 41-year-old is scheduled for four innings and/or 60-to-65 pitches Wednesday and is expected to make at least one additional rehab start after that before rejoining the Blue Jays' rotation. |
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Rehabbing elbow injury
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 3:03 PM
High-A Vancouver sent Guerra (elbow strain) on a rehab assignment in the Florida Gulf Coast League, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Guerra last pitched for Vancouver on June 9 before missing a month with the ominous injury. The 22-year-old righty gave up one run on one hit and one walk while striking out four in 2.2 innings in the FCL on July 10 and he has yet to make a second rehab appearance as of July 20. Guerra put himself on the dynasty map with a 3.17 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 54 innings in the Northwest League prior to the injury. |
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