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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Not ready to take full BP yet
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:37 AM
Kirk has not been cleared to take full batting practice yet because he still feels a bit of soreness in his surgically repaired left thumb while hitting, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kirk is performing all other baseball activities, and by the end of this week, the Blue Jays expect to have a better idea of when the catcher will be ready for a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old is six weeks removed from surgery to have a screw inserted into his fractured left thumb. Whether Kirk can make it back before the end of May is starting to shape up as an uncertain proposition. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Hits three-run homer in loss
Mon, May 18, 2026, 11:15 PM
Clement went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, four RBI, one walk and two runs scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Following back-to-back singles from Vladimir Guerrero and Kazuma Okamoto to lead off the top of the fourth inning, Clement took Ryan Weathers deep for a two-out, three-run shot to give the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead. He later drove in a fourth run with a fielder's choice groundout. After failing to homer in the first 29 games of the season, Clement has three homers over his last 17 contests. He's now slashing .283/.309/.406 with the three long balls, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored, one stolen base and a 7:15 BB:K across 188 plate appearances this season. |
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George Springer George Springer Goes deep in loss
Mon, May 18, 2026, 11:08 PM
Springer went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Springer saw the ball well against lefty Ryan Weathers, singling to lead off the game before taking him deep for a solo homer to give Toronto a 4-3 lead in the fifth. It was Springer's first homer since returning from the injured list April 29 and first since the Blue Jays' fourth game of the season on March 30. It snapped a personal 23-game homer-less drought for the 36-year-old, who had been 0-for-11 over his previous three games. On the season, Springer is slashing a disappointing .196/.277/.327 with three homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, one stolen base and an 11:23 BB:K across 120 trips to the plate. |
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Patrick Corbin Patrick Corbin Goes just four innings Monday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 11:01 PM
Corbin didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts across four innings.
Analysis: Corbin failed to go five innings for the second straight start, and he's surrendered six runs on 15 hits and four walks with just four strikeouts across 8.1 innings during that span. He's yet to make it six innings in any of his eight starts this season and is merely just trying to eat innings for this shorthanded Toronto pitching staff. The left-hander's xERA of 6.10 is much higher than his actual 4.23 ERA, and he's in the second percentile with an expected batting average against of .312. Corbin is also in just the 10th percentile or worse in fastball velocity (91.1 mph), whiff rate and strikeout rate. He owns a lackluster 25:13 K:BB across 38.1 innings. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Taking seat versus lefty
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:24 PM
Pinango is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pinango went 4-for-16 with a solo home run and a walk while starting the past four games for Toronto, but he'll hit the bench Monday as the Yankees send a southpaw (Ryan Weathers) to the bump. Davis Schneider will replace Pinango in left field and bat ninth. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Heading to bench Monday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:22 PM
Gimenez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After making four consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Gimenez will hit the bench while southpaw Ryan Weathers takes the hill for New York. Lenyn Sosa will take Gimenez's spot in the starting nine, covering second base and batting cleanup while Ernie Clement shifts over to shortstop. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Idle against lefty
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:20 PM
Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After making four consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Sanchez will hit the bench while southpaw Ryan Weathers takes the hill for New York. Myles Straw will step in for Sanchez in right field and will bat seventh. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Throws bullpen session
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:20 PM
Scherzer (forearm/thumb/ankle) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Scherzer is working his way back from ankle, forearm and thumb issues and required cortisone injections to combat each of the latter two injuries. He will continue ramping up his throwing as his body allows, but a timeline for his return won't be available until he gets farther along. Scherzer has been sidelined since late April. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Stays hot in Sunday's win
Mon, May 18, 2026, 9:03 AM
Varsho went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Both extra-base hits came off Jack Flaherty as part of two-run frames from the Jays in the first and third innings. Varsho has found a groove in May, and over the last eight games he's batting .367 (11-for-30) with four XBH, one steal, six runs and six RBI. |
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Tyler Rogers Tyler Rogers Nabs rare save Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 6:23 PM
Rogers secured the save Sunday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on no hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Closer Louis Varland was presumably not available after throwing two innings in Saturday's extra-inning victory over Detroit, so it was Rogers who got the call to lock down the save for Toronto on Sunday. Rogers, who picked up his first save since 2024 on Sunday, has been a reliable high-leverage arm for the Blue Jays in 2026. The soft-throwing right-hander has logged seven holds over 21.1 frames, sporting a 1.69 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Comes alive with homer
Sun, May 17, 2026, 6:17 PM
Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over Detroit.
Analysis: The All-Star first baseman broke out of a brutal slump, which saw him go 6-for-51 (.117) with zero extra-base hits to open the month of May prior to Sunday. That cold spell has dropped Guerrero's season OPS to a career-worst .754, so fantasy managers are hoping Sunday's performance helps him rediscover his power stroke. Through 168 at-bats overall, Guerrero is still hitting a strong .286 with three homers, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored and three stolen bases. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Bounces back in big way
Sun, May 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Gausman (3-3) notched the win Sunday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on four hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: On the heels of giving up a season-worst seven runs in his last start, Gausman got himself right back on track Sunday. The 35-year-old right-hander scattered four singles on the afternoon, turning in his second scoreless outing of the campaign as well. It's worth noting Gausman's strikeout rate has declined since he fanned at least 10 in back-to-back appearances to open the year, as he's recorded fewer than six punchouts in eight consecutive starts. However, he's still set to take a strong 3.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 53:9 K:BB over 57.1 innings into his next scheduled outing versus Pittsburgh. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Getting breather Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:18 AM
Okamoto is out of Toronto's starting lineup versus the Tigers on Sunday.
Analysis: It's a rare rest day for Okamoto, who had started 44 of the Blue Jays' 45 games this season coming into Sunday. After beginning May with a 10-game hitting streak that included five homers, he's tailed off a bit of late, going 1-for-14 over his past four contests. Ernie Clement is starting at third base in Okamoto's stead Sunday. |
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George Springer George Springer Getting rest Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:13 AM
Springer is not starting Sunday's matchup versus Detroit.
Analysis: Springer is getting a breather after starting the previous five games. The veteran slugger has gone hitless over his past three contests and is batting just .143 through 11 contests in May. Vladimir Guerrero is getting a day off his feet as Toronto's DH on Sunday. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Summoned to majors
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:50 AM
Toronto recalled Macko from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Analysis: The Blue Jays needed to fill a bullpen spot with Tommy Nance (forearm) landing on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move. If Macko sees game action at any point during his call-up, he'll be making his MLB debut. The lefty has appeared in 13 games with Buffalo this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 18 innings. |
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Tommy Nance Tommy Nance Lands on IL
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Blue Jays placed Nance on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right forearm discomfort.
Analysis: Nance tossed a clean inning with one strikeout Saturday versus Detroit, but he appears to have come away from that outing with a sore forearm. The right-hander has been working primarily in low-leverage situations for Toronto, notching one hold while posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB over 21 innings spanning 20 appearances. Lefty reliever Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday to take Nance's spot in the big-league bullpen. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Belts first big-league homer
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:32 PM
Pinango went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder took Kyle Finnegan deep in the seventh inning to get the Blue Jays on the board, and give Pinango his first career homer in the majors. He's seeing regular playing time against right-handed pitching with Addison Barger (elbow) back on the IL, and through his first 15 games with Toronto he's slashing .364/.404/.477 with two doubles, three runs and seven RBI. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Nabs win in extras
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:28 PM
Varland (2-1) picked up the win in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Tigers, allowing two hits and striking out two over two scoreless innings.
Analysis: Entering a tie game in the ninth inning, Varland gave up a couple singles but prevented Detroit from walking it off, then the right-hander remained on the mound after Toronto pushed across a run in the top of the 10th. Varland has reeled off nine straight appearances without giving up an earned run, and on the season he sports a dazzling 0.38 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 34:9 K:BB over 23.2 innings while converting all five of his save chances since taking over as the Jays' closer. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Strong showing in bulk relief
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:22 PM
Miles didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Tigers, allowing two hits and two walks over 3.2 scoreless innings of relief. He struck out five.
Analysis: Entering the game as the bulk reliever following opener Mason Fluharty, Miles fired an efficient 56 pitches (36 strikes) in his longest outing in the majors so far. The rookie Rule 5 pick set a new career high in strikeouts as well, as the Blue Jays continue to stretch him out to fill a hole in their rotation. Miles will take a 2.55 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB through 24.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to be a tough test on the road next week in Yankee Stadium. |
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Jose Berrios Jose Berrios Slated for surgery
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:53 AM
Berrios will undergo surgery to repair his right elbow Wednesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: The primary focus of the procedure will be to repair the stress fracture in his elbow, though there is also concern about possible ligament damage. More will be known regarding his return timeline following the procedure, though ligament repair would likely rule him out for the remainder of the season. |
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