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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Fans two in big-league debut
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:29 PM
Tiedemann gave up a run on two hits and struck out two over 1.2 innings in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: The Blue Jays went with a bullpen game, and Tiedemann made his much-anticipated big-league debut as the second pitcher into the contest after Braydon Fisher. While Tiedemann did give up an RBI single to George Lombard in the second inning, the 23-year-old southpaw also fanned Austin Wells and Ben Rice while averaging 96.2 mph with his fastball. Tiedemann's future could still be in the rotation, but after injuries have plagued him throughout his minor-league career, Toronto will let him get his feet wet as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen down the stretch. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Notches 28th save
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:24 PM
Varland struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 28th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: It was a dominant performance from Varland, who wrapped up an effective bullpen day for the Blue Jays by fanning Ben Rice, Heliot Ramos and Luis Garcia on 13 pitches (nine strikes). It's the first time since July 27 that Varland has struck out multiple batters, but fatigue could be creeping in for the first-year closer -- his 58 appearances has him tied for seventh in the majors, and he shares a bullpen with three of the pitchers ahead of him on the list (Mason Fluharty, Braydon Fisher and Tyler Rogers). Since the All-Star break, Varland has a 1.76 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 15.1 innings while converting eight of nine save chances. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Designated for assignment
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 12:12 PM
The Blue Jays designated Estrada for assignment Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After losing his place in Toronto's bullpen Friday, Estrada will now also give up his place on the 40-man roster to make room for Daz Cameron. Estrada has given up eight runs through 13 innings in the majors this season, but teams in need of bullpen depth may be intrigued by his 2.57 ERA in 28 innings at Triple-A. |
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Daz Cameron Daz Cameron Contract selected
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 12:09 PM
The Blue Jays selected Cameron's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After spending the first few months of the season playing overseas in Korea, Cameron signed a minor-league deal with Toronto in July and has since slashed .367/.462/.582 with three homers, 15 RBI, 15 runs scored and 10 steals across 23 games. His offensive surge will now buy him another shot in the majors as the roster replacement for Vladimir Guerrero (concussion). Lazaro Estrada was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Lands on concussion IL
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 12:02 PM
The Blue Jays placed Guerrero on the 7-day concussion IL on Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Guerrero suffered the concussion after colliding with George Lombard while sliding into third base during Friday's contest. He'll now be forced to sit out until at least Aug. 22, leaving Charles McAdoo and Kazuma Okamoto as the remaining candidates to start at first base for the Blue Jays. Daz Cameron will come up from Triple-A in a corresponding move to round out Toronto's bench depth. |
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George Springer George Springer On bench Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 11:06 AM
Springer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Springer will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game after going 0-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Alejandro Kirk will move into the DH spot, affording Brandon Valenzuela a start behind the plate. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Sitting Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 11:03 AM
Clement isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Clement will get a breather after going 2-for-13 with three RBI, a run and a steal across his last four starts. His absence will allow Josh Smith to start at second base and bat eighth. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Idle Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:57 AM
Guerrero (head) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Guerrero entered concussion protocol after coming out of Friday's contest following a head-first slide into George Lombard's knee. It remains unknown whether Guerrero will require a trip to the 7-day concussion IL, but he'll sit for at least one game. Charles McAdoo will fill in at first base and bat ninth. |
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Chase Lee Chase Lee Back in minors
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:52 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Lee to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Lee will be pushed out of Toronto's bullpen after giving up four earned runs in just one inning during his last appearance Thursday against Boston. Ricky Tiedemann will come up from Buffalo to replenish the Blue Jays' bullpen depth. |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Recalled from Buffalo
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:50 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Tiedemann from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Tiedemann only recently returned to game action after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2024, with his time on the shelf getting extended due to setbacks with his elbow and neck. Over three innings for Buffalo this season he's given up four earned runs across three innings with a 4:2 K:BB. Despite his shaky performance in the minors, the 23-year-old southpaw will report to the Blue Jays to provide bullpen depth, replacing Chase Lee. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Likely to pitch in bulk relief Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 5:19 AM
Manager John Schneider said that Woods Richardson will be part of the Blue Jays' pitching plan for Saturday's game against the Yankees "in some capacity," Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Right-hander Braydon Fisher will start for Toronto, but he's unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to the bullpen. Woods Richardson will be available on four days' rest and will likely be tasked with covering multiple innings in relief behind Fisher. After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Woods Richardson came on in long relief in the Blue Jays' victory over the Red Sox later that night, earning the win after giving up one earned run across three innings. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Opening Saturday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:59 PM
Fisher will open Saturday's game against the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fisher has thrown nine consecutive scoreless innings since the beginning of August, and the Jays will now trust him to pitch the first inning for the eighth time this season. He'll likely remain in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to Simeon Woods Richardson for bulk work. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Earns save on just four pitches
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:23 PM
Varland collected his 27th save of the season in Friday's 3-1 win over the Yankees. He did not allow a walk or hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Friday's AL East clash was a low-scoring affair, and Varland needed only four pitches -- all strikes -- to secure the win for the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old right-hander has logged saves in each of his last three outings and is up to 27 on the year, which is tied with Aroldis Chapman and David Bednar for third-most in the American League behind Bryan Baker (34) and Bade Smith (31). Varland has a 1.28 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over 63.1 innings this season. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Drives in two runs Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:18 PM
Kirk went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI double and a solo home run during the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Kirk put the Blue Jays ahead with an RBI double in the sixth inning before adding an insurance run with a long ball off Bradley Hanner in the eighth. Kirk has recorded two hits in three of his last four outings and has gone 15-for-39 (.385) with two home runs and nine RBI across 12 games in August. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Bounces back with quality start
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:05 PM
Bieber (4-2) earned the win against the Yankees on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: Bieber gave up five runs in his last start Sunday against the Phillies, but he was much better in Friday's game against an AL East rival. He opened up his start by striking out two of the first three batters he faced and kept the Yankees off the board through five innings, with his lone blemish coming on a leadoff home run by Trent Grisham in the sixth. It was Bieber's third quality start of the season, and he'll take a 4.99 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 48.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week on the road against the Rays. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Exits early Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 8:21 PM
Guerrero was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees with an apparent head injury, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Guerrero was seemingly hit in the head by George Lombard's knee while sliding into third base in the sixth inning. Guerrero managed to quickly get up and score on a throwing error, but he was wincing in pain as he jogged off the field and didn't come out on defense in the seventh. The Blue Jays will presumably evaluate him for a concussion and provide an update on his health in the near future. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:18 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: With Paul Sewald reporting to the team, Estrada will head back to the minors after being with the team for 24 hours. Estrada has appeared in eight games out of the Toronto bullpen this season, posting a 5.54 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 9:10 K:BB across 13 innings. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Strikes out four in hard-luck loss
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 4:38 PM
Scherzer (1-5) took the loss against the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 42-year-old right-hander looked spry on the bump Thursday, throwing a season-high 92 pitches in a strong outing. Scherzer is slowly beginning to turn an injury-plagued year around, tossing at least five innings while conceding three runs or fewer in three consecutive starts. He'll next set his sights toward improving on a career-worst 6.59 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 31:17 K:BB over 41 innings in a road matchup with the first-place Rays in pitcher-friendly Tampa Bay. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Resuming rehab Sunday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 12:28 PM
Arrighetti (foot) will resume a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Arrighetti was diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma in his right foot and had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment with the issue, but the plan is for him to receive treatment and pitch through it. The righty is slated to throw 45-to-60 pitches for Buffalo, and he could be ready to join the Blue Jays' rotation after that. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Back in big-league bullpen
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 11:41 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
Analysis: He'll slide into the roster spot vacated by Brendon Little (paternity). Estrada has permitted seven runs (six earned) with an 8:8 K:BB over 12 frames during his time with the big club this season. |
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