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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Could pitch in bulk relief Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:54 AM
Arrighetti could be a candidate to pitch in bulk relief behind starter Spencer Miles in Sunday's game against the Rangers, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Considering that Miles hasn't tossed more than two innings or 44 pitches in any appearance since the beginning of August, he's unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before handing the ball over to the bullpen. Arrighetti will be available on four days' rest and could be called upon to cover multiple frames once Miles exits the contest. Since being acquired from the Astros on Aug. 3, Arrighetti has made six appearances (two starts) for Toronto and has submitted a 6.20 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB across 20.1 innings. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Drawing start Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:47 AM
Miles is slated to start Sunday's game against the Rangers in Arlington, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Miles will pick up his eighth start of the season, but he hasn't covered more than two innings in any appearance since the beginning of August and is unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before turning the game over to the bullpen. Spencer Arrighetti will be available to pitch on four days' rest and could be called upon to cover multiple frames once Miles exits the contest, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. |
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Jose Soriano Jose Soriano Hit hard in eighth loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:55 PM
Soriano (12-8) took the loss Saturday against Texas, striking out eight while allowing six runs (five earned) on four hits and one walk in five innings.
Analysis: Hard contact hurt Soriano, who surrendered three extra-base hits (one home run) on the evening. The eight strikeouts were his most in a Blue Jays uniform, but the right-hander has now given up at least three runs in six of his last seven starts. He'll take a 4.73 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB over 51.1 innings for Toronto into his next and likely final appearance of 2026 at home against the Reds. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Returning Monday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:58 PM
Yesavage (knee) will start Monday's game against the Orioles, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Yesavage has been out since August after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, and although he made just one rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo that lasted two-thirds of an inning, he's been cleared to help the Jays cross the finish line of the 2026 season. His first start back isn't expected to last very long, however, as the Blue Jays are hoping to get roughly three innings out of him (45-to-50 pitches) before handing the ball to Spencer Miles. Yesavage will then be tentatively lined up to make one final start next weekend against the Reds, during which he may be cleared to work more innings. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Back in lineup
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:45 PM
Gimenez (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat eighth Saturday against Texas.
Analysis: After missing the Jays' last two games due to hamstring soreness, Gimenez will return to action to face Cal Quantrill and the Rangers on Saturday. The 28-year-old had been relatively hot before getting hurt, going 8-for-30 (.267) with a homer and five RBI over his last eight games. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Idle Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:42 PM
Clement isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Clement will take a day to recollect himself after going just 1-for-17 at the plate over his last six games. Josh Smith will move to second base to cover for Clement, opening up left field for Myles Straw. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Chased early in loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:30 AM
Cease (11-6) took the loss against the Rangers on Friday, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits and six walks with three strikeouts over 2.2 innings.
Analysis: Cease allowed four runs in the second inning, three of which crossed home after a throw by Ernie Clement hit a baserunner. Bad luck aside, the 30-year-old Cease threw just 36 of 74 pitches for strikes and has now issued 11 walks over his last two outings while failing to pitch beyond the fifth frame in any of his past three starts. He owns a 2.40 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 239:78 K:BB across 169 innings this season and will try to finish what has been a stellar campaign strong in a road matchup with the Orioles next week. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Working through hamstring injury
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:59 PM
Gimenez is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Rangers on Friday due to a hamstring injury, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Gimenez has been working through hamstring soreness for the past couple of days, and while he could be available off the bench Friday, the Blue Jays would prefer for him to rest up and be cleared to return for Saturday's contest. In Gimenez's absence, Ernie Clement will start at shortstop while Josh Smith gets the draw at second base. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Scheduled for rehab outing Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:55 PM
Santander (shoulder/back) is scheduled to play in the outfield for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Santander was briefly shut down due to lower-back soreness, but he's been cleared to return to action Friday, when he's expected to play five-to-seven innings. He's on track to play a full game in the outfield Sunday, and there's a chance that he plays for the Blue Jays before the 2026 regular season concludes. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber May not return for 2026 regular season
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:53 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that it "would be tough" for Bieber (shoulder) to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of the regular season, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Bieber is scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, and the Blue Jays are hoping that the veteran right-hander can return if the team qualifies for the playoffs. Bieber continues to recover from right teres major inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late August. |
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Joins big-league roster
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Blue Jays selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Acquired from the Dodgers back on Sept. 1, Rodriguez takes the roster spot vacated by Michael Lorenzen, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move. Rodriguez pitched to a 3.38 ERA and 36:18 K:BB across 29.1 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to being dealt to Toronto. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen DFA'd by Toronto
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:23 PM
The Blue Jays designated Lorenzen for assignment Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lorenzen was tagged for five runs on four hits and three walks with just one strikeout across two innings in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers, as he was saddled with his 13th loss of the campaign. After joining Toronto last month, Lorenzen pitched in six games out of the bullpen, yielding 11 runs on 18 hits and five walks with eight strikeouts over 11.2 frames. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Mops up in Tuesday's loss
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
Arrighetti struck out two and gave up two unearned runs on one hit and two walks over two innings of relief in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Arrighetti made his second consecutive relief appearance, pitching on two days' rest as part of a bullpen game. The Blue Jays didn't turn to Arrighetti until they were down 6-0 in the top of the seventh, with his usage in a mop-up role likely indicating that he's lost his grip on a rotation spot. Since being acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline, Arrighetti has submitted a 6.20 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB in 20.1 innings across six appearances. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Notches 34th save
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:35 PM
Varland earned the save in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: After Spencer Miles gave up a single and a walk to open the ninth, the Blue Jays turned to Varland who promptly recorded the final three outs, locking down his 34th save this season. It was a nice rebound effort from Varland, who gave up a run in a blown save against Detroit his last time out. The right-hander now sports a 1.30 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 95:22 K:BB across 76 innings this season. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Rebounds for third win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:29 PM
Scherzer (3-8) earned the win Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing a run on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a strong bounce-back effort from Scherzer, after he gave up six runs over five innings in a loss to Baltimore his last time out. The veteran right-hander gave up a two-out run in the first inning before settling in and blanking Detroit over his final four frames. Scherzer's ERA now sits at 6.07 through 16 starts (72.2 innings) this season with a 1.36 WHIP and 54:31 K:BB. He's currently in line to face the Orioles on the road his next time out. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Bullpen session pushed back
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Bieber's (shoulder) bullpen session has been pushed back again to either Friday or Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Bieber was initially slated to throw off the mound Tuesday, but that got pushed back to Wednesday and now his bullpen session has been delayed again. The right-hander did throw on flat ground Tuesday, and he's still aiming to return before the curtains close on the regular season. Bieber hasn't pitched since Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation, so even if he does return next week his workload would be relatively limited. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Could return as soon as Sunday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:48 AM
Yesavage (knee) will throw a bullpen session this weekend and is on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list either Sunday or Monday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Yesavage didn't fare well in a rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Buffalo, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk over just two-thirds of an inning. However, the Blue Jays are fighting for a wild car spot, so they don't have the luxury of giving Yesavage more time to get sharp. Yesavage could start Sunday against the Rangers or Monday versus the Orioles, but he'll be very limited from a workload perspective. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Not in Toronto lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:50 AM
Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Gimenez will take a seat during Wednesday's series finale after starting each of the previous 10 contests. Ernie Clement will cover shortstop and Josh Smith will cover second base for the Blue Jays. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Day off Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:48 AM
Kirk is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.
Analysis: Kirk was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he'll be given some rest during Wednesday's matinee. Brandon Valenzuela will do the catching and will bat eighth as the Blue Jays look to avoid the sweep. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Yields two walks as Tuesday's opener
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:45 PM
Fisher allowed two walks while striking out one batter across 1.1 innings during the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Fisher served as the Blue Jays' opener in Tuesday's bullpen game, and he was able to work his way out of back-to-back walks to start the first inning to keep the Tigers off the board. The 26-year-old right-hander has been a steady presence in Toronto's bullpen this season, sporting a 3.16 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, one save, 13 holds and a 73:40 K:BB over 74 innings. |
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