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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon On track to start Friday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:14 PM
Taillon (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, and if that goes well, will be in line to start Friday's game in Kansas City, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coming back from right forearm tendinitis, Taillon gave up four earned runs while throwing 48 pitches over 3.1 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo last Friday. The Blue Jays had left open the possibility of Taillon making one more rehab start, but as long as he comes out of Tuesday's side session without any hiccups, he'll rejoin the rotation this weekend. Taillon hasn't reached the 80-pitch mark in nearly a month, so he will not be ready for a full workload Friday. |
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Sean Keys Sean Keys Rejoins big club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:07 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Keys from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 23-year-old was called up for his first taste of the majors in late June and had a .467 OPS in 12 games before returning to Buffalo a month later. Manager John Schneider said last week that Keys would begin playing some left field at Buffalo, but the top prospect still seems likely to see most of his action at first or third base for the Blue Jays. |
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Daz Cameron Daz Cameron DFA'd by Toronto
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Blue Jays designated Cameron for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Cameron's stint in the majors lasted a couple weeks, as he went 5-for-24 with one home run and a 0:7 BB:K. He is likely to clear waivers, and if that happens the 29-year-old would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Activated from injured list
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Blue Jays activated Smith (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith is ready to return from a brief absence brought about by left hamstring inflammation. He's slot into a utility role for Toronto in September. |
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Joe Mantiply Joe Mantiply Reinstated from 60-day injured list
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Blue Jays activated Mantiply (knee) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Mantiply is finally back in the saddle after working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in June. The veteran reliever will give manager John Schneider another lefty in the bullpen. |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Rejoins big club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Tiedemann from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Analysis: Tiedemann was up to make his major-league debut in August, allowing one run over a 1.2-inning relief appearance. The left-hander has not gone any more than 1.2 innings in any outing this season and is slated to work out of the Toronto bullpen. |
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Dealt to Blue Jays
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 12:14 PM
The Blue Jays acquired Rodriguez from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for Sebastian Rodriguez.
Analysis: Jose Rodriguez, 25, has logged a 3.38 ERA and 36:18 K:BB across 29.1 innings this season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The right-hander figures to report to Triple-A Buffalo for now, but the Blue Jays could give him a look at some point this month. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Pegged for bulk relief
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:57 AM
Arrighetti is expected to be deployed as a bulk reliever in Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Spencer Miles will open the game for the Blue Jays before Arrighetti assumes the bulk of the workload. Arrighetti has made one traditional start and one bulk relief appearance so far for Toronto, allowing seven runs (six earned) with an 8:4 K:BB over 7.1 frames. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Serving as opener Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:55 AM
Miles will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's contest in Cleveland, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's expected to be followed by Spencer Arrighetti in bulk relief. Miles has been on a roll lately, logging nine straight scoreless appearances with a 6:1 K:BB over 8.2 innings. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Remaining with Toronto
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:15 PM
Woods Richardson was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Analysis: Woods Richardson lost his spot on the 40-man roster Friday, and he'll remain with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Woods Richardson owns a 6.68 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 40 strikeouts across 66.0 innings this season with the Blue Jays. |
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CJ Van Eyk CJ Van Eyk Optioned to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:25 PM
Van Eyk was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after Sunday's 7-0 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Van Eyk was called up to the major-league roster Friday, tossing a scoreless inning in the team's 8-1 victory over Seattle that night. The right-hander didn't appear in either of the team's two following contests, and he'll now wait for his next shot with the big-league club. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Turns back clock in gem
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:32 PM
Scherzer (2-7) earned the win against the Mariners on Sunday, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in seven innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: Seattle didn't get into the hit column until the fourth inning in what was a vintage performance by the 42-year-old right-hander. It was easily Scherzer's best outing of the season -- he recorded season bests in innings, hits allowed and strikeouts -- and he even passed Gaylord Perry for ninth all-time in career punchouts. He'll look to build on Sunday's showing his next time out in Kansas City, where he'll take a 6.16 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 46:26 K:BB over 57 innings. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Exiting starting nine Sunday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:54 AM
Clement is absent from the lineup for Toronto's matchup with Seattle on Sunday.
Analysis: Clement has gone 0-for-8 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the series, prompting Toronto to give him a day off. Charles McAdoo will man second base and bat eighth. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Trending toward late-September return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:54 AM
Manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Yesavage (knee) continues to play catch off flat ground, and the Blue Jays are still hoping the right-hander can return from the 15-day injured list in late September, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After undergoing left meniscus surgery Aug. 11, Yesavage was cleared to begin a throwing program about a week later. While he's said to be showing good range of motion with his knee, the Blue Jays haven't yet given him the green light to advance to mound work. Yesavage still has enough time to get cleared for game action before the end of the season, but if he ends up returning in the final week or two of September, he won't be stretched out enough for a full starting role. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Side session on tap Tuesday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:45 AM
Taillon (forearm) is scheduled to throw a side session Tuesday before the Blue Jays determine whether he returns from the 15-day injured list or makes another rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Taillon made his first rehab start for Buffalo on Friday, covering 48 pitches over 3.1 innings while yielding four earned runs on three hits and two walks. The veteran right-hander seemed to check out fine physically coming out of that outing, but the Blue Jays will get a closer look at him during the upcoming bullpen session before plotting out his next steps. If Toronto decides to bring Taillon back from the IL to fill the fifth spot in the rotation during next weekend's series in Kansas City, he would likely be operating with a restricted pitch count. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Secures 31st save
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:47 PM
Varland picked up the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over Seattle, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Blue Jays rallied from a 3-0 deficit to score four runs across the fifth and sixth innings, prompting the call for Varland to close things out in the ninth. The right-hander needed 12 pitches (eight strikes) to secure the save, striking out Taylor Ward in the process. Varland has logged a save in seven of his last eight outings and is up to 31 saves on the year, which is tied with David Bednar for fifth-most in the majors. Varland sports a 1.18 ERA, 0.98 wHIP and 84:18 K:BB over 68.2 innings this season. |
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Jose Soriano Jose Soriano Picks up 11th win of 2026
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:39 PM
Soriano (11-7) earned the win against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across seven innings.
Analysis: Soriano gave up an early homer to Cal Raleigh before giving up another two runs in the fourth. Soriano was able to settle in to keep the Mariners off the board over his last three innings, and he received enough run support from his Blue Jays teammates to come away with his second win in five starts with Toronto. Since joining the Blue Jays, Soriano has a 4.13 ERA,1.38 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB over 28.1 innings. His next start is lined up for next weekend on the road against the Guardians. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Trending toward Tuesday return
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 11:55 AM
Smith (hamstring) will play in one more rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Assuming Smith comes out of his third rehab game without any issues, he will rejoin the big-league club and officially return when rosters expand Sept. 1. Smith has endured a tough season between Texas and Toronto, but his versatility around the diamond will likely afford him occasional opportunities with the Blue Jays down the stretch. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Swipes second bag Friday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:24 AM
Bateman went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Mariners.
Analysis: The 24-year-old rookie continues to be a revelation at the top of the batting order for the Blue Jays. Bateman has collected multiple hits in nine of his first 17 big-league games, slashing .329/.359/.397 with three doubles, a triple, two steals, five RBI and eight runs. His .421 BABIP since being called up in early August will cool down at some point, but Bateman's speed and on-base skills make him a throwback leadoff hitter, and he's flashing plus defense in center field -- per Statcast, he's already recorded three Outs Above Average during his brief time in the majors. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Fades late in rehab start
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:14 AM
Taillon (forearm) gave up four runs on three hits and two walks over 3.1 innings for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. He struck out two.
Analysis: Making his first rehab start since landing on the IL on Aug. 11 due to forearm tendinitis, the veteran right-hander was sharp through three innings before falling apart in the fourth. Taillon exited after 48 pitches (34 strikes), and per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Taillon's velocity was down slightly, although that's typical for rehab outings. The Blue Jays are is dire need of a fifth starter since Shane Bieber (shoulder) joined Trey Yesavage (knee) on the IL alongside Taillon, but it's not yet clear if the former Cub will make his next appearance with Buffalo or on the big-league roster. Either way, he'll likely be limited to about 60 pitches. |
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