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Joey Loperfido Joey Loperfido Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 6:35 PM
Loperfido (illness) isn't in the starting lineup versus the Athletics on Saturday.
Analysis: Loperfido was scratched from Friday's contest due to an illness and is beginning on the bench again Saturday. However, it's worth noting that Toronto is facing a lefty starter in the Athletics' Jacob Lopez, so Loperfido may not have started regardless of the illness. It remains to be seen if Loperfido will be back in the lineup for the Blue Jays' final game before the All-Star break Sunday afternoon, as the A's are slated to start another lefty (Jeffrey Springs) in that contest. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Getting break Saturday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 6:28 PM
Barger isn't in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Athletics.
Analysis: Barger will begin the contest on the bench with the A's sending a lefty starter (Jacob Lopez) to the mound. Barger started each of Toronto's past four games, going 3-for-17 with a home run and three RBI during that stretch. The 25-year-old has been playing a mix of right field and third base; George Springer and Ernie Clement are starting at those positions, respectively, Saturday. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Beginning assignment Monday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 3:17 PM
Varsho (hamstring) is slated to begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Varsho landed on the injured list June 1 with a strained left hamstring, and a setback he suffered in late June has caused his stay on the IL to run a bit longer than originally anticipated. After running the bases multiple times this week without any issues, he's now been given the go-ahead to return to competition. The Blue Jays haven't committed to a target date for the 29-year-old's return, though there's a chance he'll be ready for the start of the second half. |
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Paxton Schultz Paxton Schultz Resumes mound work
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 10:52 PM
Schultez (finger) threw a bullpen session on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Schultz has been on the IL since late June due to inflammation in his right middle finger, and Friday is the first time since then that he's thrown off a mound. He figures to have a good chance to return when eligible immediately after the All-Star break, though his job security in Toronto's bullpen is less certain. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Throws bullpen session
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 10:48 PM
Garcia (ankle) threw a bullpen session Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Friday marks the first time Garcia has thrown a bullpen session since he landed on the injured list Saturday with a sprained left ankle. He won't be eligible to come off the IL until shortly after the All-Star break, but his return to the mound is a positive development for his chances of being activated following a minimum-length stay. |
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Joey Loperfido Joey Loperfido Scratched with illness
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 7:51 PM
Loperfido was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics due to an illness, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Loperfido has been hot since arriving in Toronto on Sunday, going 5-for-14 with a homer and five RBI in four games. However, he'll take a day off Friday to recover from his illness, which will allow Myles Straw to enter the starting nine as the Jays' center fielder. |
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Alek Manoah Alek Manoah Beginning assignment Monday
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 7:12 PM
Manoah (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Manoah has been on the shelf all year while working his way back from June 2024 Tommy John surgery, and he now seems to be nearing the home stretch of his recovery. The goal is for him to pitch two innings in rookie ball during his return to competition, and the Jays plan to build him up over the course of five or six minor-league starts. Assuming he sticks to a traditional four-day rest period between starts and doesn't suffer any setbacks, he'll likely be cleared to return from the IL in early August. |
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Ryan Burr Ryan Burr Placed on 60-day IL
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 5:10 PM
The Blue Jays placed Burr on the 60-day injured list Friday due to a strained right rotator cuff.
Analysis: Burr exited a relief appearance Wednesday with a shoulder injury and further testing revealed he strained his right rotator cuff. The injury will sideline him for at least two months, and he won't be eligible for activation until Sept. 10. He missed the first three months of the season with issues in the same shoulder. The Blue Jays selected Tommy Nance's contract from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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Tommy Nance Tommy Nance Selected to MLB roster
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 5:08 PM
The Blue Jays selected Nance's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: With Ryan Burr (shoulder) headed to the 60-day IL, Nance will come up from Triple-A to fill the opening on the 40-man roster and in the Blue Jays' bullpen. The 34-year-old righty has spent the entire season in the minors, turning in a 4.88 ERA and 1.22 WHIP alongside a 42:7 K:BB over 31.1 innings. He'll likely work in middle relief while with Toronto. |
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Bo Bichette Bo Bichette On base four times in loss
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 11:00 AM
Bichette went 3-for-3 with a walk and a double in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: The shortstop did everything he could to generate some offense for the Blue Jays while batting second in the order, but three double plays by the ChiSox helped erase Bichette from the basepaths in a 2-1 loss. He's hit safely in six straight games, and over his last 17 contests, Bichette is slashing .309/.347/.456 with four doubles, two homers, seven runs and eight RBI. |
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Eric Lauer Eric Lauer Falls to White Sox
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 4:19 PM
Lauer (4-2) took the loss Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Lauer was solid Wednesday, holding Chicago scoreless through his first three innings while allowing just one hit. However, the left-hander would surrender a pair of runs on three hits in the fourth, which proved to be enough to stick him with the loss in a 2-1 defeat. It's been an impressive year overall for Lauer, who joined Toronto's rotation in June when Bowden Francis (shoulder) landed on the IL -- he's yet to allow more than three runs in an outing. Lauer sports a 2.78 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 55 innings this season. |
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Ryan Burr Ryan Burr Headed for MRI on shoulder
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 4:11 PM
Burr exited Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the White Sox with a shoulder injury and will travel back to Toronto to undergo an MRI, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Burr missed most of the first half of the season with a shoulder injury and recently returned from the 60-day injured list to make his 2025 debut in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Angels. The righty threw 15 pitches Wednesday, recording two outs without allowing a baserunner before exiting due to the shoulder issue. |
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Ryan Burr Ryan Burr Exits appearance with injury
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 3:55 PM
Burr had to be removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox in the seventh inning with an undisclosed injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Burr just returned from the 60-day injured list Sunday after being out all season with a right shoulder injury, so he could have experienced a setback. The Blue Jays should have more on his condition after the contest. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Idle Wednesday
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 10:52 AM
Schneider is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After a stretch of seven consecutive starts, Schneider has now hit the bench in two of the Blue Jays' last three contests, with both of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed pitchers. Schneider should be locked into a regular spot in the starting nine versus lefties, but left-handed hitters Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner could be prioritized ahead of Schneider when the Blue Jays face righties. |
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Tyler Heineman Tyler Heineman Drawing start for day game
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 10:45 AM
Heineman will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: With top backstop Alejandro Kirk resting for the matinee contest, Heineman will get the nod behind the plate. Since being activated from the 7-day injured list June 3, Heineman has started 11 games and has gone 7-for-29 (.241 average) with one home run, six RBI and eight runs. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Getting afternoon off
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 10:42 AM
Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After starting in each of the last 31 contests, Clement will get a well-deserved breather for the day game after a night game. With a respectable .722 OPS over 328 plate appearances in addition to providing excellent defense at multiple infield spots, Clement has been an indispensable piece for the Blue Jays in 2025, but he could fade into more of a part-time role against right-handed pitching once Toronto gets healthier. Clement has been far more effective versus lefties (.396/.438/.635 slash line, 198 wRC+) than righties (.244/.283/.273 slash line, 57 wRC+) this season. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Resting during day game
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 10:41 AM
Kirk is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: The Blue Jays and White Sox are wrapping up their series with a day game, so Kirk will get a breather after starting each of the last four contests. Tyler Heineman will step in at catcher and bat eighth as Toronto goes for its 11th straight victory. |
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George Springer George Springer Absent from Toronto lineup
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 10:39 AM
Springer is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Springer will get some rest during Wednesday's matinee after starting the previous 12 contests. The Blue Jays will give Vladimir Guerrero a start in the designated-hitter spot, while Will Wagner will cover first base. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Cleared to start Friday
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 9:57 AM
Scherzer (thumb) is listed as the Blue Jays' probable starter for Friday's game against the Athletics in Sacramento.
Analysis: Though Scherzer continued to deal with inflammation in his right thumb during his most recent start last Saturday against the Angels, he'll be ready to take the hill for his next turn through the rotation on five days' rest. Scherzer has yet to reach 90 pitches in any of his four appearances this season, and with the All-Star break looming, the Blue Jays may not be willing to overextend him during Friday's start. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Swats homer Tuesday
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 9:01 AM
Schneider went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Schneider opened up the scoring with a third-inning solo home run. He has three homers and has hit safely in five of seven games in July thus far, though he also has a 1:8 BB:K over that span. For the season, Schneider is hitting .219/.352/.411 with four homers, 10 RBI, 13 runs and a 13:26 BB:K in 88 plate appearances. |
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