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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Swipes 12th bag Sunday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: The shortstop spoiled Boston's combined shutout bid with an RBI single in the ninth inning. Gimenez's steal was his 12th of the year, marking the fifth straight season he's reached that total, and after going 1-for-15 in seven games coming out of the All-Star break, he's racked up five hits in the last two contests. On the season, he's managed a meager .234/.275/.359 slash line with seven homers, 26 runs and 40 RBI in 100 games, but his 10 Outs Above Average is tied for third among all full-time shortstops in the majors, behind the Royals' Bobby Witt (18) and the Guardians' Brayan Rocchio (12). |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Flashes heat in rehab outing
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:22 PM
Tiedemann (elbow) gave up one hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning for Single-A Dunedin on Sunday, and his fastball topped out at 97.7 mph, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old southpaw hadn't seen game action since June 20 due to neck discomfort that required injections to alleviate, but Tiedemann was back on a mound Sunday and flashing impressive raw stuff once again. He's still completing his recovery from July 2024 Tommy John surgery, and the Blue Jays plan to have him work out of the bullpen for the rest of the season before re-evaluating his future role in 2027. He'll be moved up to Triple-A Buffalo once his rehab stint is over, and if he avoids any further setbacks, he could make his big-league debut in September. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Expected to stay in bullpen
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:07 PM
Miles struck out four and gave up three hits and no walks over 3.2 innings of relief during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: After starting in his prior appearance July 17 against the White Sox, Miles received another turn through the Toronto rotation but was deployed out of the bullpen while Braydon Fisher opened the game and recorded the first four outs of the contest. Miles is likely to fill a more traditional relief role moving forward, as Max Scherzer (back/thumb) is slated to return from the 15-day injured list to fill the fifth spot in the rotation Monday in Washington. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Returning from IL, starting Monday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:25 PM
Scherzer (back/thumb) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Monday in the Blue Jays' series opener versus the Nationals in Washington, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After tossing five shutout innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Scherzer has been cleared to join the big club for the his first appearance since June 10. The 41-year-old has endured an injury-riddled 2026, making just six starts before landing on the IL due to back spasms before later requiring three cortisone injections to relieve discomfort in his thumb. Over 22 innings at the big -league level, Scherzer has posted a 10.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Logs quality start in defeat
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:17 PM
Gausman (4-10) took the loss Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: While Gausman was stuck with his sixth loss in his last seven starts, it was a step in the right direction for the right-hander, as he gave up five runs (four earned) across just 3.1 innings in his last outing against Tampa Bay. Overall, Gausman sports a 4.51 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and 123:35 K:BB across 22 starts (121.2 innings) this season. He'll look to get into the win column for the first time since May 22 in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to come next weekend at home against the Cardinals. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Idle against left-hander
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:57 AM
Pinango is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pinango will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Red Sox send a southpaw starter (Ranger Suarez) to the hill for the finale. Davis Schneider will receive the nod in left field Sunday, but Pinango should hold down the strong side of a platoon at the position until the Blue Jays get Jesus Sanchez (ankle) back from the injured list. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Three hits, stolen base in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:26 PM
Clement went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Clement was a tough out all game, highlighted by an RBI double in the third inning. The 30-year-old has posted four multi-hit efforts in nine contests to open the second half, though this was just his first RBI during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .298/.323/.425 with eight homers, 33 RBI, 46 runs scored and four steals across 412 plate appearances. |
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George Springer George Springer Goes deep in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:21 PM
Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Springer singled in the second inning before breaking the game open with a three-run blast in the third. It continued a hot stretch for the 36-year-old, who posted a 1.121 OPS in the second half of 2025 and owns a .963 mark with two homers and eight RBI through eight games since returning from this year's All-Star break. On the season, he's slashing .229/.312/.396 with 11 homers, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored and seven steals across 327 plate appearances. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Tosses complete-game shutout
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:10 PM
Cease (7-5) earned the win against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out 12 over nine scoreless innings.
Analysis: Cease threw a career-high 120 pitches en route to his third career complete game, shutting out the Red Sox and allowing just one hit for the second time in his past three starts. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, he joins Nolan Ryan as just the second pitcher in the modern era to allow no more than one hit while going at least eight innings and striking out 10 or more batters in consecutive road outings. The 30-year-old has now logged four straight quality starts in July, allowing only three earned runs while recording 39 punchouts during that stretch. He'll take a 2.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 167:48 K:BB across 113.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Cardinals next weekend. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk On bench Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 12:58 PM
Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kirk has notched a base hit in each of his last four games, but the Blue Jays will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's contest and instead start Brandon Valenzuela at catcher. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Three hits in Friday's loss
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:18 AM
Varsho went 3-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: It was the center fielder's first multi-hit performance since July 8. Varsho remains mired in a 24-game homer drought, and on the season he's managed just a .688 OPS with seven long balls in 91 contests, but his defensive reputation, power potential and free-agent status after this season will likely make him one of the Blue Jays' more attractive assets at the trade deadline. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Mixed results in no-decision
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:19 PM
Yesavage did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Yesavage threw 63 of 93 pitches for strikes with an impressive 17 whiffs, but he was undone by two homers and departed with a 3-0 deficit. The 22-year-old has now generated nine punchouts in consecutive turns, but he's alternated quality starts with short outings in four July appearances, posting a 6.11 ERA during that span. He owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 87:42 K:BB across 85 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Nationals next week. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Powers up in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:13 PM
Okamoto went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Down 4-0 in the seventh inning, Okamoto gave the Blue Jays life with a three-run blast off Greg Weissert. It was an encouraging effort for the 30-year-old, who entered the All-Star break on a tear but opened the second half in an 0-for-22 slump entering Friday. On the season, he's slashing .227/.308/.451 with 23 homers, 65 RBI and 51 runs scored across 412 plate appearances. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Ready for rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 5:12 PM
Garcia (elbow) will embark on a rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Garcia has been pulled from two previous rehab assignments due to nerve issues related to his biceps and neck. The veteran right-hander is ready to restart his rehab assignment and is slated to pitch one inning for Dunedin on Saturday. Garcia has been sidelined since early July of 2025 due to a right elbow injury and will likely need multiple minor-league outings before being cleared to return to the majors. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Season-ending elbow surgery on tap
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Barger will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Whether Barger needs a full Tommy John repair or an internal brace procedure will not be known until the surgery is performed. If it's the former, he could get a late start to next season following a nine-month rehab. An internal brace operation carries a timetable of six months, which would give Barger a chance to be ready around the start of spring training. Barger will conclude the 2026 season having played only nine games due to injury, as he battled a stress reaction in his back in addition to the elbow injury. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Shows off versatility Thursday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:07 AM
Straw went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Rays.
Analysis: The veteran speedster got the start in center field but wound up playing all three outfield spots over the course of the afternoon as the Blue Jays went to their bench frequently in a 3-1 win. Straw has seen his playing time pick up of late, but over his last 10 games he's batting just .136 (3-for-33) with two runs and two steals. If Toronto ends up as a seller at the trade deadline, however, he could wind up as the team's top option in center field down the stretch with Daulton Varsho a likely candidate to be moved. |
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George Springer George Springer Hot start to second half
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:45 AM
Springer went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rays.
Analysis: After drawing a walk in his first plate appearance, Springer gave Toronto the lead with an RBI single in the third inning before adding a double in the sixth. The veteran outfielder has come out of the All-Star break swinging a hot bat, going 8-for-22 (.364) with five RBI and a 1.008 OPS through six games. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Records 21st save
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 8:06 PM
Varland earned the save Thursday against the Rays, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Varland was called upon in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and retired the top of Tampa Bay's lineup in order to secure his 21st save of the season. The right-hander has converted nine saves over his last 13 appearances while allowing just two runs across 14.1 innings during that span. For the season, Varland owns a dominant 1.04 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 70:13 K:BB across 52 innings. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Tosses seven innings in win
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 7:55 PM
Bieber (2-1) earned the win Thursday against the Rays, allowing one run on three hits while striking out three over a season-high seven innings.
Analysis: Bieber turned in his longest outing of the season, with his lone blemish coming on a Yandy Diaz RBI single in the third inning. Outside of the third, the veteran right-hander retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. He has now recorded a win in consecutive starts. Through six starts since returning from the injured list, Bieber owns a 4.70 ERA with a 22:12 K:BB across 30.2 innings. He's lined up to make his next start against the Nationals. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Begins rehab assignment
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Sanchez (ankle) began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sanchez has been participating in running and hitting drills at the Jays' complex in Florida since July 6, though Thursday marks the first time he's played in a game after landing on the IL with a sprained ankle in late June. He'll move up to Single-A Dunedin on Friday before joining Triple-A Buffalo early next week, seemingly putting him on pace to rejoin the big club at the end of July or early August. |
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