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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Out of Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:30 PM
Pinango isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Pinango will retreat to the bench Saturday following his 0-for-4 performance Friday that included a pair of strikeouts. While he sits, Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho and Nathan Lukes will form Toronto's outfield trio. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:27 PM
Sanchez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's blowout loss, Sanchez will move to the bench Saturday while Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho and Nathan Lukes start across the outfield. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:24 PM
Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Kirk will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a couple of strikeouts during Friday's loss. Brandon Valenzuela will fill in as Toronto's catcher and bat fourth. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Idle Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:22 PM
Clement (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Clement will miss a second consecutive start Saturday due to hip soreness. The 30-year-old had been playing through his injury for a while prior to sitting out Friday's game, though he may have to spend time on the injured list if he doesn't rejoin the lineup within the next couple of days. Davis Schneider will start at second base and bat seventh Saturday. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:18 PM
Guerrero (back) will start at first base and bat third Saturday against the Cubs.
Analysis: Guerrero was forced out of Friday's game early due to a back injury, but it won't prevent him from missing a start. The 27-year-old has been trending downward since the beginning of June, slashing just .189/.241/.302 with six RBI and five runs scored across 14 games this month. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Officially returning Monday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:06 PM
Bieber (elbow) will return from the injured list to start Monday's game against Houston, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Manager John Schneider has previously hinted that Bieber would be coming off the injured list Monday, but the team wanted to see him throw one last bullpen session Saturday before making it official. The 31-year-old righty has made five rehab appearances across three affiliates since beginning his rehab assignment in late May, posting a 6.88 ERA and 1.88 WHIP with a 14:5 K:BB across 17 innings. He threw 80 pitches in five frames during his last appearance, so he could avoid making his season debut under a workload restriction. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Back in minors
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:56 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Little to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Little joined the big-league roster Friday, but he'll be sent right back to the minors after giving up four earned runs in one inning during Friday's blowout loss to the Cubs. Lazaro Estrada (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Reinstated from IL
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:53 AM
The Blue Jays reinstated Estrada (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Estrada has been on the shelf since April due to a right shoulder impingement. He was cleared to begin pitching in rehab games June 2 and has since allowed four earned runs in 9.2 innings across four appearances at Triple-A Buffalo. Now fully healthy, he'll presumably work as a long-relief option for the big club. Brendon Little was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Sent down to Triple-A
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:47 AM
The Blue Jays optioned McAdoo to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old will end up as the odd man out of a roster spot following Daulton Varsho's (wrist) return from the injured list. McAdoo went just 4-for-25 at the plate across eight games during his stint in the big leagues but could still return to the majors later this season if the Blue Jays run into problems with their infield depth. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Activated from IL
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:37 AM
The Blue Jays reinstated Varsho (wrist) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Varsho would "have to do a lot" in order to return from the IL by Saturday, but the 29-year-old appears to have passed all of the Jays' tests and will now rejoin the team without heading out on a rehab assignment. He'll reclaim his role as Toronto's primary center fielder, and Charles McAdoo will head back to Triple-A Buffalo to clear space on the 26-man roster. |
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George Springer George Springer June rebound continues
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 10:09 AM
Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: The veteran slugger provided the only offense for the Blue Jays in a 16-2 rout, bring home Andres Gimenez with a third-inning single before launching a solo shot off Ben Brown in the sixth. Springer has eight homers on the year, and three of them have come in the last seven games, a stretch in which he's batting .360 (9-for-25) with a double, three steals, five runs and seven RBI. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leaves Friday's game with injury
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Guerrero was removed from Friday's contest versus the Cubs in the sixth inning with an apparent back/side injury, Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Vlad Jr. popped out on the first pitch of the top of the sixth inning and immediately grabbed at his back/left side area before jogging slowly to first base. He was removed from the game prior to the bottom of the sixth. The Blue Jays should offer more on Guerrero's condition soon. He was hitless in three plate appearances before departing. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Rejoins big-league bullpen
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:42 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Little from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Little made the Opening Day roster but was sent down in early April after getting rocked for 11 runs (10 earned) over his first 3.2 innings. The 29-year-old appeared to get on track at Buffalo, authoring a 2.31 ERA and 32:19 K:BB across 23.1 frames. Little give the Blue Jays a second lefty in the bullpen alongside Mason Fluharty. |
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Chad Dallas Chad Dallas Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:39 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Dallas was just recalled Wednesday and did not make an appearance during his time with the big club. He's being replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Brendon Little. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Nursing hip soreness
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:23 PM
Clement is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs in part due to lingering left hip soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: It's something Clement has been playing through for a while, and the Blue Jays finally found an opportune time to rest the infielder amidst a 16-day stretch with no off days. Clement should be considered day-to-day. Davis Schneider is handling second base Friday. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Lined up for season debut Monday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:06 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that "all signs point towards" Bieber (elbow) making his season debut Monday against the Astros, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jays are holding off making it official until Bieber throws a bullpen session Saturday, but as long as he doesn't have any hiccups with that throwing session he will take the ball in Monday's series opener at Rogers Centre. Bieber would also line up for a second start that weekend at home versus the Rangers. Coming back from right elbow inflammation, Bieber has collected a 6.88 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 17 innings covering five rehab starts. He threw 80 pitches in his last outing, so he's close to being fully stretched out. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Rare day off Friday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 11:01 AM
Clement is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: It marks the first time since May 19 that Clement has been provided with a day of rest. The Blue Jays will roll with Davis Schneider at second base as they kick off a series on the north side of Chicago. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Pops second homer in Thursday's win
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:31 AM
Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Getting the start in center field while Daulton Varsho (wrist) remains sidelined, Lukes took Sonny Gray deep in the seventh inning to give the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead. Lukes has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, and over 15 contests in June he's slashing .327/.373/.455 with both his homers on the season, along with five RBI and seven runs. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ends power drought Thursday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 9:28 AM
Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: The first baseman launched the first pitch he saw from Sonny Gray over the Green Monster in the first inning, giving the Blue Jays a quick lead in an eventual 4-3 victory. It was Guerrero's first long ball since May 17, snapping a 24-game drought, and just his fourth of the year -- a concerning total for a player who averaged 31.8 homers over the prior five seasons. There's still plenty of time left in the campaign for Guerrero to go on a tear and get his power numbers back to their usual level, and Thursday's blast might have been the first sign a summer surge is on its way. |
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Mason Fluharty Mason Fluharty Picks up first save
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 5:51 PM
Fluharty turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: With Louis Varland, Jeff Hoffman and Tyler Rogers all having pitched in Toronto's previous two games, it was Fluharty who got the call with a one-run lead in the ninth inning Thursday. The southpaw made quick work of the heart of Boston's order, retiring the side on five pitches. Fluharty has been solid out of Toronto's pen this season -- he's allowed just three runs in his last 18.2 innings. Overall, he sports a 3.64 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB across 29.2 innings this season. |
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