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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Given injections for neck
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 11:28 AM
Tiedemann (elbow) will be given injections for his injured neck, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Nagging neck problems have prevented Tiedemann from making any rehab starts over the past two weeks. He had previously made a pair of one-inning rehab appearances with the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. Tiedemann initially landed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo as he continues to work his way back from left elbow surgery. It's unclear when he might be ready to pitch again. |
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Sean Keys Sean Keys Belts first career homer
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:57 AM
Keys went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
Analysis: Getting the start at DH and batting eighth, Keys gave Toronto a 5-0 lead in the third inning on Canada Day when he took Freddy Peralta deep. It was Keys' first career homer in his third MLB game, but just his second hit in 12 at-bats against five strikeouts. The 23-year-old has a path to sticking around on the big-league roster longer than expected with Addison Barger (back/elbow) struggling to get healthy and not expected back until well after the All-Star break, but Keys will need to make more consistent contact to take advantage of the opportunity. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Credited with win Wednesday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:53 AM
Miles (4-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 9-3 rout of the Mets, allowing one hit and one walk over three scoreless relief innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Taking over after opener Braydon Fisher had worked a scoreless first frame, Miles fired 34 of 46 pitches for strikes in a dominant performance while the Blue Jays built a 5-0 lead before he left the mound. Miles has been an outstanding find as a Rule 5 pick, and over 54 innings and 24 appearances (two starts) he's produced a 2.83 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB. Toronto is being very careful with his workload given his checkered injury history in the minors, but Miles has put himself firmly in the team's 2027 rotation plans. |
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Patrick Corbin Patrick Corbin Nabs first save as long reliever
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:17 PM
Corbin secured the save Wednesday against the Mets, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The save was the first of the season for Corbin, who was operating as a bulk reliever for the first time this year. The 36-year-old southpaw struggled mightily as a starter last month, posting an 8.69 ERA over 19.2 innings in June, so it would make sense for Toronto to continue using Corbin out of the bullpen after he fared at least somewhat better in that role Wednesday. Through 74 innings, Corbin has a 5.11 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 57:24 K:BB. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Settling in as primary left fielder
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Pinango will start in left field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Toronto will include Pinango in the starting nine for a fifth straight game after he went 2-for-12 with a home run and two RBI in his first four contests following his call-up from Triple-A Buffalo over the weekend. The 24-year-old looks like he'll have the opportunity to play regularly in left field while Jesus Sanchez (ankle) is on the injured list. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Draws first call-up of 2026
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 1:02 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Clase from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: Clase received his first call-up of the season after the Blue Jays had a need for an extra bat while George Springer (personal) is on the paternity leave list. Springer is expected to be away from the team for just 1-to-3 days, so Clase's stay with the big club will likely be a brief one. The switch-hitting outfielder has produced a .223./321/.359 slash line with five home runs and 17 steals over 53 games at Triple-A this season. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Making rehab start Friday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
Scherzer (back/side) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Vancouver on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Scherzer will rejoin the Blue Jays in Seattle on Saturday following the outing and throw a bullpen session Sunday before the team determines his next step. The 41-year-old is expected to require multiple rehab starts, so he will not rejoin the Toronto rotation before the All-Star break. Scherzer has been out since mid-June with back spasms and also needed a cortisone injection for soreness in his left side. He has a 10.23 ERA in six starts for the Blue Jays in 2026. |
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George Springer George Springer Out on paternity leave
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:58 AM
The Blue Jays placed Springer on the paternity leave list Wednesday.
Analysis: Springer appeared poised to go on paternity leave this past weekend, but he ended up sticking around with the Blue Jays for a few extra days. He'll now take some time away from the team to welcome the new addition to his family, with MLB rules requiring Springer to remain on paternity leave for between 1-to-3 days. Toronto recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Buffalo to temporarily take Springer's spot on the active roster. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returning to starting nine
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:51 AM
Guerrero (back) will start at first base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The Blue Jays scratched Guerrero from the lineup prior to Tuesday's 3-0 loss after he experienced back tightness, but the issue seems to have resolved itself after a day off. Given the high price fantasy managers paid for him at the draft table, Guerrero still looks like a must-start player in the majority of leagues despite having been a major disappointment thus far with a .268 average, four home runs, six stolen bases, 34 RBI and 45 runs through 81 games. |
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Luis Urias Luis Urias On base three times in loss
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:48 AM
Urias went 2-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Getting another start at second base and batting seventh, Urias was the only Blue Jay to have much success against Nolan McLean and the New York bullpen in a 3-0 loss. Urias is making a case for more consistent playing time, and over his first seven games for Toronto he's batting .400 (6-for-15) with a double, a homer and more walks (three) than strikeouts (two). |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Opening Wednesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:28 PM
Fisher will serve as Toronto's opener during Wednesday's game against the Mets, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Fisher has been successful while working as an opener this season, striking out seven batters and walking four while tossing 5.2 scoreless innings across his five starts. He'll now draw his sixth opening assignment in what's expected to be a bullpen game for the Jays. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Posts quality start in loss
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:08 PM
Gausman (4-7) took the loss against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Gausman suffered his third straight loss despite giving up just one run in the fifth inning. He generated 14 whiffs on 96 pitches but also surrendered 11 hard-hit balls, seven of which resulted in outs. It was still a much-needed rebound for the veteran, who had yielded 13 earned runs over his previous two starts. He'll take a 4.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 100:24 K:BB across 101 innings this season into a road matchup with the Giants next week. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Likely needs rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 8:51 PM
Manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Scherzer (back/side) will likely make a few rehab starts at Triple-A Buffalo to ramp up before returning from the injured list, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The Blue Jays are encouraged by the progress Scherzer has made since receiving a cortisone injection in his left side. However, his chances of returning before the All-Star break have taken a hit now that the team seemingly plans on having the veteran righty make multiple starts in the minors. A clearer timeline for his return to the big-league staff will likely emerge as he progresses through his rehab assignment. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scratched Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 4:35 PM
Guerrero was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets due to back tightness.
Analysis: The star first baseman departed Friday's contest against the Cubs due to a back issue, but he didn't miss any additional time until being scratched from Tuesday's starting nine. Guerrero should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated. Sean Keys will shift to first base for Toronto. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Could be primary pitcher Wednesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 3:28 PM
Miles could serve as the Blue Jays' primary pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Mets, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Patrick Corbin had previously been listed as the scheduled starter, but he's been moved to the bullpen. Miles' last six appearances have come as a traditional reliever, but he's made a handful of traditional starts or bulk relief appearance this season and could get stretched back out. The 25-year-old holds a 3.00 ERA and 50:16 K:BB over 51 innings for Toronto this season. |
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Patrick Corbin Patrick Corbin Moved to bullpen
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 3:24 PM
Corbin has been moved to the Blue Jays' bullpen, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Corbin had previously been listed as Toronto's starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Mets. While he could still pitch that day, if he does it will be out of the bullpen. Corbin holds an 8.69 ERA and 16:10 K:BB over 19.2 innings covering five starts in June. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Exiting starting lineup
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 2:23 PM
Okamoto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Okamoto will receive a day off on his 30th birthday. The Blue Jays will roll with rookie Sean Keys at third base and in the cleanup spot in Okamoto's stead. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Remaining in organization
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 1:08 PM
The Blue Jays outrighted Woods Richardson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Woods Richardson was acquired via trade earlier this month after the Twins had designated him for assignment, and he lasted only three-plus weeks before being DFA'd again. The 25-year-old holds a 6.40 ERA and 31:32 K:BB over 57.2 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays this season and will likely join the rotation at Buffalo. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Remains flawless in save situations
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:04 PM
Varland secured the save Monday against the Mets, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: The Mets made Varland work, getting the potential tying and go-ahead runs aboard, but Varland got Ronny Mauricio to strike out to seal the win for Toronto. The hard-throwing right-hander has been a lights-out closer for the Blue Jays since claiming the gig from Jeff Hoffman earlier this year, going a pristine 17-for-17 in save situations. Through 46 innings, Varland boasts a 0.98 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 64:13 K:BB. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Continues to limit hits
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 8:59 PM
Yesavage (4-3) earned the win Monday against the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Yesavage had a hard time finding the zone, matching a season low in punchouts while tossing just 57 of his 94 offerings for strikes, but he hung in there for a strong outing overall. The 22-year-old right-hander remains incredibly difficult to hit, giving up fewer than six knocks in each of his first 12 starts for a .185 opponent batting average. Yesavage is slated to finish a two-start week this weekend in Seattle, where he'll bring a 3.34 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 61:30 K:BB over 67.1 innings. |
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