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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Opening Saturday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:59 PM
Fisher will open Saturday's game against the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fisher has thrown nine consecutive scoreless innings since the beginning of August, and the Jays will now trust him to pitch the first inning for the eighth time this season. He'll likely remain in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to Simeon Woods Richardson for bulk work. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Earns save on just four pitches
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:23 PM
Varland collected his 27th save of the season in Friday's 3-1 win over the Yankees. He did not allow a walk or hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Friday's AL East clash was a low-scoring affair, and Varland needed only four pitches -- all strikes -- to secure the win for the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old right-hander has logged saves in each of his last three outings and is up to 27 on the year, which is tied with Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar for third-most in the American League behind Bryan Baker (34) and Bade Smith (31). Varland has a 1.28 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over 63.1 innings this season. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Drives in two runs Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:18 PM
Kirk went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI double and a solo home run during the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Kirk put the Blue Jays ahead with an RBI double in the sixth inning before adding an insurance run with a long ball off Bradley Hanner in the eighth. Kirk has recorded two hits in three of his last four outings and has gone 15-for-39 (.385) with two home runs and nine RBI across 12 games in August. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Bounces back with quality start
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:05 PM
Bieber (4-2) earned the win against the Yankees on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: Bieber gave up five runs in his last start Sunday against the Phillies, but he was much better in Friday's game against an AL East rival. He opened up his start by striking out two of the first three batters he faced and kept the Yankees off the board through five innings, with his lone blemish coming on a leadoff home run by Trent Grisham in the sixth. It was Bieber's third quality start of the season, and he'll take a 4.99 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 48.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week on the road against the Rays. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits early Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 8:21 PM
Guerrero was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees with an apparent head injury, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Guerrero was seemingly hit in the head by George Lombard's knee while sliding into third base in the sixth inning. Guerrero managed to quickly get up and score on a throwing error, but he was wincing in pain as he jogged off the field and didn't come out on defense in the seventh. The Blue Jays will presumably evaluate him for a concussion and provide an update on his health in the near future. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:18 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: With Paul Sewald reporting to the team, Estrada will head back to the minors after being with the team for 24 hours. Estrada has appeared in eight games out of the Toronto bullpen this season, posting a 5.54 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 9:10 K:BB across 13 innings. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Strikes out four in hard-luck loss
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 4:38 PM
Scherzer (1-5) took the loss against the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 42-year-old right-hander looked spry on the bump Thursday, throwing a season-high 92 pitches in a strong outing. Scherzer is slowly beginning to turn an injury-plagued year around, tossing at least five innings while conceding three runs or fewer in three consecutive starts. He'll next set his sights toward improving on a career-worst 6.59 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 31:17 K:BB over 41 innings in a road matchup with the first-place Rays in pitcher-friendly Tampa Bay. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Resuming rehab Sunday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 12:28 PM
Arrighetti (foot) will resume a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Arrighetti was diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma in his right foot and had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment with the issue, but the plan is for him to receive treatment and pitch through it. The righty is slated to throw 45-to-60 pitches for Buffalo, and he could be ready to join the Blue Jays' rotation after that. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Back in big-league bullpen
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:41 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
Analysis: He'll slide into the roster spot vacated by Brendon Little (paternity). Estrada has permitted seven runs (six earned) with an 8:8 K:BB over 12 frames during his time with the big club this season. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Goes on paternity list
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:38 AM
The Blue Jays placed Little on the paternity list Thursday.
Analysis: He'll be away from the club for a few days while welcoming a new baby to the family. Lazaro Estrada will absorb Little's spot on the Blue Jays' roster. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Exiting starting nine
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:17 AM
Bateman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Bateman had made seven straight starts, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat as the Red Sox send southpaw Payton Tolle to the bump. Myles Straw will patrol center field for the Blue Jays. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Out of Toronto lineup
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:14 AM
Kirk is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kirk started at catcher each of the last two days, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's afternoon tilt. Brandon Valenzuela is behind the dish and batting seventh for the Blue Jays. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto On base three times against BoSox
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:18 AM
Okamoto went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: The 30-year-old MLB rookie produced his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 3, and Okamoto's second-inning double off Ranger Suarez was his first extra-base hit in August. It's been a tough month for Okamoto, who's managed a .200/.256/.225 slash line in 12 games with two RBI and six runs, but Wednesday's effort could be a sign he's emerging from his slump. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Swipes bag in win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:03 PM
Clement went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Clement drove in runs in the second and eighth innings while also adding his fifth stolen base of the season. The 30-year-old has tallied four RBI over his past four games, though he's posted a lowly .469 OPS through 12 August contests. For the year, he's slashing .282/.306/.406 with nine homers, 46 RBI, 50 runs scored and five steals across 480 plate appearances. |
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Jose Soriano Jose Soriano Posts quality start in no-decision
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:45 PM
Soriano did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Soriano opened with four scoreless innings before surrendering a solo homer in the fifth, throwing 63 of 90 pitches for strikes en route to his first quality start with his new club. The 27-year-old has now yielded three earned runs or fewer in seven straight outings, including just two earned runs over his past three. He'll carry a 3.16 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 134:62 K:BB across 133.2 innings with the Angels and Blue Jays into a road matchup with the Rays next week. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Secures two-out save
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:38 PM
Varland retired both batters he faced in the ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Varland was summoned with two runners in scoring position and one out after Michael Waldron struggled to open the ninth inning, and the closer quickly slammed the door on just five pitches. Since blowing his first save of the season Thursday, the 28-year-old Varland has picked up a win and two saves over his past three appearances. On the season, he's now converted 26 of 27 save chances while posting a 1.30 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 76:17 K across 62.1 innings. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Idle against southpaw
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:37 PM
Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Lukes had started in the Blue Jays' last two games, but the left-handed-hitting outfielder will get a break Wednesday while the Red Sox send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the bump. Brett Bateman will cover right field in place of Lukes. |
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Jake Bloss Jake Bloss Recalled, placed on 60-day IL
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:38 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Bloss from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a right teres major strain, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of waiver claim Paul Sewald. Bloss has been sidelined for the past month with a teres major strain, and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch again. |
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George Springer George Springer Absent from lineup Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:23 PM
Springer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kazuma Okamoto will serve as the Blue Jays' designated hitter as he comes back from a knee issue, so Springer will grab a seat Wednesday. Springer has gone just 3-for-22 at the plate over his last seven contests. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Back in lineup at DH
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:17 PM
Okamoto (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Wednesday's contest against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Okamoto was on the bench for the Blue Jays' previous two games while tending to a left knee contusion, but he feels well enough to at least hit Wednesday. With Okamoto slotting in at DH, George Springer will exit the Toronto lineup. |
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