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Jose Berrios Jose Berrios Shifts to 60-day IL
Wed, May 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
The Blue Jays transferred Berrios (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
Analysis: The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for Connor Seabold, who was acquired via trade with Detroit. Berrios is out for the rest of this season and a big chunk of 2027 after having Tommy John surgery last week. |
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Connor Seabold Connor Seabold Traded to Blue Jays
Wed, May 27, 2026, 12:22 PM
The Blue Jays acquired Seabold from the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for Juanmi Vasquez.
Analysis: Seabold had been designated for assignment by Detroit and is now headed to a new organization. He was with the Blue Jays during spring training but was a late roster cut before linking up with Detroit. The 30-year-old held a 3.45 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 15.2 innings out of the Tigers' bullpen and will give the Blue Jays some additional length in their relief corps. |
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Austin Voth Austin Voth Added to bullpen
Wed, May 27, 2026, 11:01 AM
The Blue Jays selected Voth's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: Voth will provide the bullpen with some protection after the Blue Jays used five pitchers in Tuesday's win over the Marlins. He's grabbed the roster spot vacated by Tanner Andrews. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Moves to 60-day IL
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:56 AM
The Blue Jays transferred Kirk (thumb) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
Analysis: Kirk has been on the shelf since April 4 while recovering from left thumb surgery and isn't expected to head out on a rehab assignment until next weekend at the soonest, so his placement on the 60-day IL won't affect his timeline to rejoin the Blue Jays. The transaction will clear up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Austin Voth, who had his contract selected Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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Tanner Andrews Tanner Andrews Optioned to Triple-A
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:55 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Andrews to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: Andrews logged a pair of scoreless appearances after getting his first big-league promotion earlier this week. The Blue Jays are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm in Austin Voth. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Eyeing rehab games late next week
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
Kirk (thumb) is aiming to start hitting off a pitching machine this weekend before beginning a rehab assignment by the start of the Blue Jays' June 5-14 homestand, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kirk has been catching bullpen sessions and taking live batting practice at the club's spring training complex in Florida, and game action is just around the corner. Assuming he's able to kick off a rehab assignment at the start of the Blue Jays' next homestand, he should be activated by mid-June. Kirk has been shelved since early April after having surgery to repair a fractured left thumb. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Likely to resume throwing Thursday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:34 AM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Barger (elbow) will resume throwing "probably [Thursday]," Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Barger's recovery from right elbow inflammation has come along more slowly than expected, but he's poised to take a big step forward Thursday. He's already missed more than two weeks and could require a rehab assignment before returning to the Blue Jays' active roster. |
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Brandon Valenzuela Brandon Valenzuela Receiving rest Wednesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:17 AM
Valenzuela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Valenzuela will be rested for Wednesday's matinee affair after he went 2-for-4 with a run scored while catching all nine innings of the Blue Jays' 8-1 win Tuesday night. Tyler Heineman will replace Valenzuela behind the dish in the series finale. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns to Toronto lineup
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:16 AM
Guerrero (elbow) will start at first base and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Marlins.
Analysis: Guerrero missed the last two contests with a right elbow contusion, but he's improved enough to give it a go in Wednesday's series finale. The slugger has had a rough May, as he will enter action Wednesday having slashed only .187/.312/.227 this month. |
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George Springer George Springer Receiving breather Wednesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 10:15 AM
Springer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Toronto is concluding its three-game series against Miami with an afternoon game following a night game, so Springer will exit the starting nine in what looks to be a planned rest day. Jesus Sanchez will get a turn as Toronto's designated hitter in place of Springer, who had started each of the last nine games. After struggling mightily at the plate initially upon his return from the injured list April 30, Springer has rounded into form over those last nine starts, slashing .289/.357/.579 with three home runs, two stolen bases, six RBI and five runs. |
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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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