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Brandon Valenzuela Brandon Valenzuela Logs three singles Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 9:31 PM
Valenzuela went 3-for-4 in Friday's 3-1 win over St. Louis.
Analysis: It was Valenzela's eighth multi-hit game and the third time this season that he logged at least three hits. It was a welcome return to form at the plate for the 25-year-old catcher, who entered Friday's contest having gone 2-for-18 (.111) with a solo home run since the All-Star break. |
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Luis Urias Luis Urias Clutch two-run single Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 9:25 PM
Urias went 1-for-1 with a two-run single in the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Cardinals on Friday.
Analysis: With the bases loaded, Urias pinch hit for Davis Schneider in the eighth inning. The former answered the call by smacking a single to left field that brought George Springer and Daulton Varsho home to give the Blue Jays the lead for good. Urias has gone 10-for-43 (.233) with three home runs and six RBI since he was traded by Arizona to Toronto on June 20. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Quality start vs. St. Louis
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 9:22 PM
Cease did not factor into Friday's game against the Cardinals, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings.
Analysis: It was another strong outing from Cease, whose lone blemish came in the fifth inning on an RBI single from Jordan Walker, though the former avoided the loss after the Blue Jays tied the game at 1-1 in the sixth. Cease has logged at least seven strikeouts in 14 consecutive starts and finished Friday's outing with 18 whiffs and 57 strikes on 96 pitches. The American League Cy Young candidate is up to 174 strikeouts this season, which is second-most in the majors behind Jacob Misiorowski (185). Cease will take a 2.41 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 119.1 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week on the road against the Astros. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Secures 24th save
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 8:51 PM
Varland earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win over the Cardinals, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Varland was brought in for the save opportunity after the Blue Jays took a 3-1 lead in the eighth inning. He allowed a single to Masyn Winn, but Varland secured the save by getting each of the next two Cardinal batters out. He's converted on all 24 of his save chances this season and has a 0.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 53:14 K:BB across 47 innings. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back in lineup Friday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:31 PM
Guerrero (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Cardinals, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: During Thursday's day off, Guerrero tested his hitting and running to determine his availability for Friday's series opener. The 27-year-old will man first base and bat second for Toronto. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Reinstated from bereavement list
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:23 PM
The Blue Jays activated Fisher from the bereavement list Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fisher was away for the series against the Nationals earlier this week but is back in time for the start of a homestand Friday. He's logged a 4.15 ERA and 52:26 K:BB over 52 frames for Toronto in 2026. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Demoted to Buffalo
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: As Jesus Sanchez (ankle) returns from the injured list after missing over a month of action, Pinango will make his way down to the Triple-A squad. In 180 plate appearances this season, the 24-year-old slashed .260/.306/.396 with five homers and 20 RBI. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Macko to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Macko gave up 10 runs in 7.1 innings out of the Blue Jays' bullpen this month to earn a trip back to the minors. His spot in the bullpen is being taken by Braydon Fisher, who is back from the bereavement list. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Reinstated from injured list
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:16 PM
The Blue Jays reinstated Sanchez (ankle) from the IL Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sanchez, who has been out for over a month, will return to the big-league club Friday. The 28-year-old had been hitting the ball well before being sidelined, slashing .274/.316/.437 with seven homers and 29 RBI in 234 plate appearances this season. Toronto optioned Yohendrick Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Sanchez on the active roster. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Collects three hits in win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:34 PM
Okamoto went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: After singling twice across his first four plate appearances, Okamoto delivered the biggest hit of the night in the eighth inning, ripping a two-run double to extend Toronto's lead. The rookie has bounced back nicely after opening the second half in an 0-for-22 slump, collecting eight hits over his last five games. Through 106 contests, Okamoto is slashing .231/.308/.453 with 24 home runs, 14 doubles, 68 RBI, 57 runs scored and one stolen base. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Escapes jam in two-inning save
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:23 PM
Varland recorded his 23rd save Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings.
Analysis: Varland was summoned in the eighth inning with a three-run lead after Tyler Rogers allowed a run and left runners on first and second with no outs. He issued a walk to load the bases but escaped the jam unscathed. In the ninth he worked around a leadoff single from Jorbit Vivas to lock down his 23rd save this season. The right-hander has converted seven saves over his last nine appearances while recording 11 strikeouts across 10 innings during that stretch. For the season, Varland owns a sparkling 0.98 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB over 55 innings. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Earns fifth win
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 5:43 PM
Yesavage (5-5) earned the win Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Yesavage's only blemish came in the fourth inning when Jacob Young drove home a run with an RBI double. The right-hander has now recorded a quality start in five of his last eight outings and continues to miss bats at an impressive rate. Through three starts since the All-Star break, Yesavage has allowed seven runs across 16.2 innings while piling up 22 strikeouts. He owns a 3.73 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 91:45 K:BB over 91.2 innings this season and is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Astros. |
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Shelved at High-A
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:18 AM
High-A Vancouver placed Shaw on the 7-day injured list July 9 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: Shaw didn't debut for Vancouver until June 7, after he opened the season on the 60-day injured list while recovering from a blood clot near his shoulder, which stemmed from thoracic outlet syndrome, per Steve Ewen of The Vancouver Province. The Blue Jays haven't revealed if Shaw's latest move to the IL is related to the blood clot or the result of a different injury. Shaw had fared well over about a month's worth of action at Vancouver, slashing .239/.427/.535 with six home runs and three stolen bases in 21 games. |
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Recovering from concussion
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 11:02 AM
Double-A New Hampshire placed Perry on the 7-day injured list Friday after he entered concussion protocol when he was struck in the head by a 104-mph line drive during his last start July 19, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Perry is expected to make a full recovery from the concussion, but he's considered week-to-week and will be without a clear timeline for a return until he's cleared to resume a throwing program. The 22-year-old righty has made stops across three minor-league levels in 2026, logging a 2.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 85:19 K:BB over 56 innings. |
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Chad Dallas Chad Dallas Up from Buffalo
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:59 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Dallas will give the Blue Jays some length in the bullpen, if needed. He's allowed just one run with a 3:2 K:BB in 4.2 innings covering two relief outings for the Blue Jays this season and holds a 3.16 ERA and 56:20 K:BB across 57 frames with Buffalo. |
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CJ Van Eyk CJ Van Eyk Sent out to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:56 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Van Eyk to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Van Eyk threw 3.1 innings and 69 pitches out of the bullpen in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals, so he's being replaced by a fresh bullpen arm. Chad Dallas will come up from Buffalo to take Van Eyk's spot on the 26-man active roster. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Absent from Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:09 AM
Guerrero (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals.
Analysis: Guerrero exited Tuesday's 8-6 loss in the fourth inning due to right hamstring tightness, and with the Blue Jays wrapping up their series in Washington with a day game after a night game, it's no surprise he'll be on the bench. On a positive note, manager John Schneider told Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca that Guerrero is "feeling better" compared to Tuesday and is "probably available to pinch hit," if needed. With a team off day looming Thursday, the Blue Jays may prefer to stay away from Guerrero on Wednesday with the hope that he's ready to return to the lineup in Friday's series opener against the Cardinals. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Expected to sit Wednesday
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:02 AM
Guerrero (hamstring) is unlikely to play Wednesday against the Nationals, Ian Quillen of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jays have a scheduled day off Thursday, so Guerrero would get extra time to recover from the right hamstring tightness that caused him to exit Tuesday's loss in the fourth inning. The fact that Toronto is well out of the playoff picture provides less incentive to rush him back into the lineup as well. Kazuma Okamoto, who came off the bench to replace Guerrero on Tuesday, could slide across the diamond to fill in for him again Wednesday. |
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George Springer George Springer Goes yard in loss Tuesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 10:16 PM
Springer went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a run scored and a walk during Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: With Toronto trailing 8-3 in the eighth inning, Springer cut the deficit to just two runs, blasting a three-run homer off Gus Varland. For the 36-year-old, it was his second homer in his last four games, as he extended his hitting streak to four games. On the season, Springer has slashed .234/.315/.405 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI in 339 plate appearances. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Blasts homer in loss
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 10:11 PM
Okamoto went 1-for-2 with a homer and two runs scored in Toronto's 8-6 loss to Washington on Tuesday.
Analysis: After replacing the injured Vladimir Guerrero (hamstring) at first base in the bottom of the fourth inning, Okamoto clubbed a pinch-hit homer in his first at-bat in the fifth. The 30-year-old later came around to score on George Springer's three-run homer in the eighth. On the campaign, Okamoto is slashing .226/.304/.449 with 24 homers and 66 RBI in 427 plate appearances. If Guerrero is to miss time, Okamoto would likely receive more playing time at first base. |
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