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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Swipes second bag Friday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:24 AM
Bateman went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Mariners.
Analysis: The 24-year-old rookie continues to be a revelation at the top of the batting order for the Blue Jays. Bateman has collected multiple hits in nine of his first 17 big-league games, slashing .329/.359/.397 with three doubles, a triple, two steals, five RBI and eight runs. His .421 BABIP since being called up in early August will cool down at some point, but Bateman's speed and on-base skills make him a throwback leadoff hitter, and he's flashing plus defense in center field -- per Statcast, he's already recorded three Outs Above Average during his brief time in the majors. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Fades late in rehab start
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:14 AM
Taillon (forearm) gave up four runs on three hits and two walks over 3.1 innings for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. He struck out two.
Analysis: Making his first rehab start since landing on the IL on Aug. 11 due to forearm tendinitis, the veteran right-hander was sharp through three innings before falling apart in the fourth. Taillon exited after 48 pitches (34 strikes), and per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com his velocity was down slightly, although that's typical for rehab outings. The Blue Jays are is dire need of a fifth starter since Shane Bieber (shoulder) joined Trey Yesavage (knee) on the IL alongside Taillon, but it's not yet clear if the former Cub will make his next appearance with Buffalo or on the big-league roster. Either way, he'll likely be limited to about 60 pitches. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Clubs solo homer Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:33 PM
Lukes went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Mariners on Friday.
Analysis: Lukes gave Toronto a 4-1 lead after taking Emerson Hancock deep to right field for a solo home run, with the former crossing home plate a second time on a Myles Straw RBI single in the seventh. Lukes has been hot at the plate recently, having gone 8-for-24 with four home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored over his last seven games. For the year, he has a .708 OPS with one steal, 10 homers and 32 RBI over 359 plate appearances. |
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George Springer George Springer Goes deep again
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:20 PM
Springer went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two additional runs scored during the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Mariners on Friday.
Analysis: Springer set a season high with four hits Friday, and he was a triple shy of a cycle. His most impactful hit was his third, a homer off Emerson Hancock in the fifth inning to extend Toronto's lead to 5-1. Over his last 10 games, Springer has gone 16-for-32 with one steal, two home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Drives in three runs Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 9:02 PM
Okamoto went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI during the Blue Jays' 8-1 win over the Mariners on Friday.
Analysis: Okamoto contributed to the Blue Jays' three-run first inning with a sacrifice fly that brought Vladimir Guerrero home. Okamoto kept his night going with a solo homer in the sixth -- his 27th home run of the season -- while adding an RBI single in the seventh. It was the eighth time this season that he drove in at least three runs in a game, and his 77 RBI is 10th-most in the American League this season. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Fans eight in Friday's win
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:56 PM
Cease (9-5) earned the win against Seattle on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight across six innings.
Analysis: Cease yielded a solo homer to Dominic Canzone in the first inning but was able to settle in after that, striking out the side in the second frame while keeping the Mariners off the board for the rest of his start. Cease has recorded at least seven strikeouts in 19 consecutive starts, which is tied for the second-longest streak in MLB single-season history behind Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, both of whom did so in 20 consecutive outings. Cease will take a 2.33 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 217:65 K:BB over 150.1 innings into his next start, lined up for next week on the road against the Guardians. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Return this season not ruled out
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:53 PM
Santander (shoulder) has been hitting off a pitching machine at the Blue Jays' spring training complex and still hopes to return before the end of the season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Santander underwent surgery to repair his left shoulder labrum in February and had to be shut down for a bit around midseason due to continued discomfort. However, Santander seems to be trending in the right direction and is aiming to face live pitching next week. If that happens, a return sometime in September could become realistic. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Getting day off Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:32 PM
Kirk is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Mariners.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Kirk, who started at catcher the last two days for the Blue Jays. Brandon Valenzuela will be behind the dish and will bat ninth in the series opener. |
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CJ Van Eyk CJ Van Eyk Recalled to big leagues
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment. Van Eyk last pitched for Buffalo on Sunday, throwing four innings in a start, so he is rested and will give the Toronto bullpen some long relief protection. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Booted from 40-man roster
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:24 PM
The Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The transaction comes one day after Woods Richardson was tagged for six runs while recording only three outs in Thursday's loss to the Royals. Because he's previously been outrighted, Woods Richardson would have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers again. The 25-year-old has collected a 6.68 ERA and 40:37 K:BB over 66 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays in 2026. |
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George Springer George Springer Ends power drought Thursday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:29 AM
Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Royals.
Analysis: The veteran slugger accounted for all of Toronto's offense in a 13-2 rout when he took Noah Cameron deep in the sixth inning. It was Springer's 13th long ball of the season but his first in August, snapping a 25-game drought in which he'd produced a .260/.318/.325 slash line with three doubles, a triple, eight RBI and 10 runs. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Jumped early in seventh loss
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 9:35 PM
Arrighetti (7-7) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Kansas City pounced on Arrighetti right away Thursday, plating four runs in the first two innings. The right-hander had produced a 0.93 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in his first eight starts of the year but has seen his effectiveness off a cliff since the beginning of June, posting an 8.19 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in his last 48.1 innings (10 outings). He'll try to right the ship his next time out in Cleveland, where he'll take a season 4.81 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 95:54 K:BB over 95.1 innings. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Might be out rest of season
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Blue Jays transferred Clase (foot) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Clase has been on the injured list since July 22 due to left foot plantar fasciitis. His earliest eligibility to return is Sept. 20, which means there's a chance he will not make another big league appearance in 2026. The outfielder was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster for the signing of Michael Lorenzen. |
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Chad Dallas Chad Dallas Heads back to Triple-A
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 4:36 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: This marks Dallas's fifth time getting optioned in 2026, which means if he is recalled again, he will have to be designated for assignment instead of getting optioned. The right-hander made one appearance after getting recalled Tuesday. He pitched 2.2 scoreless innings Wednesday, allowing no walks or hits. In a corresponding move Thursday, Toronto signed Michael Lorenzen. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Cleared for rehab games
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:30 PM
Smith (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Smith is slated to play back-to-back full games before being evaluated for a potential return. The utility player landed on the 10-day injured list last week with left hamstring inflammation, but he avoided a strain and is tracking toward a minimum stay on the IL. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Signs with Jays
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:15 PM
Lorenzen signed a major-league contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The Rockies cut ties with Lorenzen last week after he turned in a 7.08 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 115.2 innings, but he'll now receive an opportunity to pitch for Toronto. The Blue Jays have an open spot in their rotation after placing Shane Bieber (shoulder) on the injured list Tuesday, but manager John Schneider said that Lorenzen will begin his tenure with the club in the bullpen, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 2:26 PM
Bateman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Bateman had started the last five contests and reached base 10 times over that span, but he will begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Daz Cameron, Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes will patrol the outfield in Thursday's rubber match. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Not starting against southpaw
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 2:22 PM
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Royals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Gimenez will get a breather as the Royals send southpaw Noah Cameron to the hill. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop, and Charles McAdoo will grab a start at second base. |
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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Playing time trending back down
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:42 PM
McAdoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 10, McAdoo started in 11 of the Blue Jays' ensuing 13 games, slashing .308/.364/.436 with one home run, one stolen base, seven RBI and four runs during that stretch. Despite acquitting himself well at the plate, McAdoo finds himself on the bench for a second straight game. McAdoo could be in line for a more limited role moving forward following Vladimir Guerrero's recent return from a concussion. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Retreating to bench Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 5:39 PM
Straw is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Straw had started in each of the previous five games, but he'll likely have to settle for a reserve role against most right-handed pitchers while George Springer, Jesus Sanchez, Brett Bateman and Nathan Lukes are available to fill out the outfield and designated-hitter spots. The 31-year-old has provided value with his speed and defense but is slashing just .217/.272/.332 over 260 plate appearances on the season. |
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