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Mason Fluharty Mason Fluharty Opening for Blue Jays on Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 8:22 AM
Fluharty will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher in Friday's game against the Yankees, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Spencer Arrighetti (foot) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and work in bulk relief before Fluharty, who has been been in a groove in August. Over 11 appearances on the month, Fluharty has tossed eight scoreless innings while yielding no hits and two walks. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Feels better, no MRI scheduled
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:35 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Gimenez had "good strength, good mobility" during testing of his right hamstring after Thursday's game versus the Rays, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gimenez was removed from Thursday's game when he tweaked his hamstring while attempting to beat out an infield single. The Blue Jays will wait to see how Gimenez feels Friday, but for now he is not scheduled to undergo an MRI. If Gimenez does ultimately have to miss time, Josh Smith and/or Charles McAdoo would be in line for more playing time. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Dazzles in fifth win
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:04 PM
Bieber (5-2) notched the win against Tampa Bay on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Bieber authored arguably his finest performance of the season so far, spinning seven innings of one-run ball versus the first-place Rays. The right-hander matched a season high in innings and registered a season-best seven punchouts, throwing at least 5.2 innings in his fourth straight start as well. Bieber will try to further improve on a 4.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 44:24 K:BB over 55.2 innings in his next scheduled appearance, which is projected to be a favorable home draw versus the Royals. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Lifted with hamstring injury
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 1:16 PM
Gimenez was removed from Thursday's game versus the Rays in the fourth inning with a right hamstring injury, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Gimenez was attempting to beat out an infield single in the top of the fourth inning when he tweaked his hamstring while running through the first-base bag. He walked off the field gingerly and did not take his position for the bottom of the frame. The Blue Jays should have more on Gimenez's status after the game, but it looked like an issue that could force a stint on the injured list. If that happens, Ernie Clement would likely take over at shortstop, with Josh Smith and/or Charles McAdoo handling second base. Gimenez went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases Thursday before exiting. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti On track to return Friday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 11:01 AM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Arrighetti (foot) is "on track to pitch [Friday] if we need him," Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Arrighetti threw 3.2 innings and 50 pitches in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, and he came out of a bullpen session Wednesday with no issues. While the right-hander appears in line to be part of Toronto's pitching plan Friday against the Yankees, it's unclear whether it will be a traditional start or in bulk relief. It will be Arrighetti's Blue Jays debut, as he was acquired via trade from the Astros after landing on the 15-day injured list in late July with Morton's neuroma in his right foot. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Clears concussion protocol
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 10:49 AM
Guerrero has cleared concussion protocol and will play a rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Guerrero went through a full on-field workout Wednesday and bounced back well, clearing the way for him to get in some at-bats in the minors Thursday. As long as he comes out of that contest with no setbacks, Vlad Jr. will be activated from the 7-day injured list when first eligible ahead of Saturday's game versus the Yankees. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Goes yard again Wednesday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 10:06 AM
Kirk went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.
Analysis: The backstop got the Jays on the board with a solo shot off Drew Rasmussen in the top of the fourth inning. Kirk has left the yard in consecutive games and three times in the last five as part of an eight-game hitting streak. Over that heater, he's produced a .424/.500/.758 slash line with two doubles, five runs, nine RBI and a 5:2 BB:K. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Returning from one-day absence
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Clement (illness) will start at second base and bat seventh in Thursday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: Clement was unavailable for Wednesday's game because he was under the weather, but he'll give it a go in Thursday's series finale. The infielder has produced just a .550 OPS so far in August. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Not in lineup Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:43 AM
Bateman (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays.
Analysis: Bateman had to be removed from Wednesday's game because of right hamstring tightness, so it's not a surprise he's not ready to play in Thursday's afternoon contest. Per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, an MRI on Bateman's hamstring came back negative, and he could be available off the bench. Myles Straw will handle center field for Toronto. |
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Joe Mantiply Joe Mantiply Begins rehab assignment
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 8:42 AM
Mantiply (knee) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday, striking out one in a perfect inning.
Analysis: It was the left-hander's first outing in more than three months, as he's been working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Mantiply will likely need at least a couple more rehab appearances before rejoining the Blue Jays' active roster. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Stumbles in sixth loss
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:44 PM
Scherzer (1-6) took the loss against the Rays on Wednesday, allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Jesus Sanchez misplayed a ball in left field that was popped up by Richie Palacios, which helped plate a pair of runs in the fourth inning, but it was still a discouraging outing by Scherzer. The seven runs allowed tied a season worst for the 42-year-old right-hander, who had pitched at least five innings while yielding three runs or fewer in his prior three starts. Scherzer will take a career-worst 7.40 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 32:20 K:BB across 45 innings into his next scheduled start at home against the Royals. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Pulled with hamstring tightness
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 7:35 PM
Bateman was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rays due to right hamstring tightness.
Analysis: Bateman went 0-for-2 before his hamstring forced him out of the game in the fifth inning. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but Myles Straw could be in line to start in center field if Bateman needs to miss any amount of time. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Option to start Friday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:38 PM
Arrighetti (foot) could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Yankees, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Arrighetti threw 3.2 innings and 50 pitches in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, so if he does come back Friday he would be facing workload limitations. The right-hander is dealing with Morton's neuroma in his right foot, and the expectation is that he will have to pitch through some discomfort down the stretch for the Blue Jays. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Targeting return Saturday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:35 PM
Guerrero (concussion) will go through a full workout Wednesday and is targeting a return to the Blue Jays' active roster Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Guerrero landed on the 7-day concussion injured list last weekend but is on track for activation when first eligible. He went through a light workout Tuesday and will ramp up the intensity with a full workout Wednesday. Guerrero could play a rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Thursday or Friday before returning Saturday, assuming all checks out well. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Taking seat Wednesday due to illness
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:56 PM
Clement is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays due to an illness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Clement picked up three hits in Tuesday's win over the Rays but then woke up Wednesday feeling under the weather. The Blue Jays will give Clement a day off as a result, paving the way for Josh Smith to start at second base. Consider Clement day-to-day. |
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George Springer George Springer Exiting starting nine
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:53 PM
Springer is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: Springer is coming off his second three-hit game of the season, but he will begin Wednesday's festivities on the bench. Alejandro Kirk will fill the designated hitter spot for the Blue Jays, and Brandon Valenzuela will grab a start at catcher. |
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Promoted to big leagues
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:18 PM
The Blue Jays selected Cellucci's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old left-hander was a 12th-round pick in 2019 by the Red Sox but was released by Boston last season. After spending time in independent ball and the Puerto Rican winter league, Cellucci signed with Toronto earlier this year. Across 40 games out of the bullpen at Double-A and Triple-A, he's posted a 3.55 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:22 K:BB spanning 45.2 innings. |
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Matt Waldron Matt Waldron DFA'd by Toronto
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:12 PM
The Blue Jays designated Waldron for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Waldron has been jettisoned from the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Brendan Cellucci, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Waldron was claimed off waivers from the Padres on Aug. 5 and pitched in four games out of the Toronto bullpen, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts across 4.1 frames. |
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Jose Soriano Jose Soriano Collects 10th win of 2026
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 9:13 PM
Soriano (10-6) picked up the win against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out two across 5.2 innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: The nine hits Soriano gave up Tuesday were his most of the season. However, the damage was limited to three runs thanks to double plays that the Blue Jays turned in both the third and fifth innings, the former of which came when the Rays had the bases loaded. Through three starts with Toronto, Soriano has a 2.76 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 16.1 innings, and his next start is line up for this weekend on the road against the Yankees. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Goes long against Tampa Bay
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 8:59 PM
Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer during the Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith got the Blue Jays to double-digit runs with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. He hit just one home run over 45 appearances for Texas before being traded to Toronto, where he has two long balls over 13 games with his new team while going 6-for-25 (.240). |
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