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Yariel Rodriguez Yariel Rodriguez GM noncommittal on 2025 role
Wed, Oct 2, 2024, 12:08 PM
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins on Wednesday was noncommittal on Rodriguez's role for next season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Atkins referred to Rodriguez as a "solid option" for the 2025 rotation and said he's happy with where the pitcher's workload is at as a starter after he threw 107 innings in 2024. However, the GM also noted that, if the club acquires outside help for its rotation, Rodriguez "would be an exceptional reliever." All 21 of Rodriguez's appearances for the Blue Jays this season were as a starter and he should be penciled into next year's rotation, but it doesn't seem to be set in stone. |
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Yariel Rodriguez Yariel Rodriguez Sent down to minors
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 8:35 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to their Florida Complex League affiliate Sunday.
Analysis: Rodriguez had started Saturday's game, so the Blue Jays used his roster spot for some bullpen protection in Sunday's finale. The right-hander will be in the mix for a rotation spot in 2025 after posting a 4.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 86.2 innings in his first year with Toronto. |
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Brandon Eisert Brandon Eisert Recalled from Triple-A
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 8:32 AM
The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Analysis: Eisert was up as bullpen protection in the season finale and went two scoreless innings against the Marlins. Yariel Rodriguez was sent down in a corresponding move. |
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Ryan Yarbrough Ryan Yarbrough Piggybacks opener
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 8:05 AM
Yarbrough allowed four hits over 3.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out three during the loss to Miami.
Analysis: Yarbrough did not allow a runner to reach scoring position during his outing. He gave up four runs over his final 26.1 innings, dropping his season ERA from 3.86 to a career-best 3.19. He threw 98.2 innings in 44 appearances this season with the Dodgers and Blue Jays. |
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Ryan Burr Ryan Burr Opening Sunday's action
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 11:49 AM
Burr is opening Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Burr has not given up a run while notching eight strikeouts in 4.1 innings while working as an opener this season. Ryan Yarbrough could come in to log some bulk innings after Burr exits. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Hits first career homer in loss
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 10:13 PM
Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Lukes hit his first career home run in the first inning, but it would unfortunately be the only offense the Blue Jays could provide Saturday. The 30-year-old has impressed in just 91 plate appearances this season, hitting .303 with 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base. |
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Yariel Rodriguez Yariel Rodriguez Strikes out five in loss
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 8:25 PM
Rodriguez (1-8) took the loss against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Rodriguez allowed two runs in the first inning and was charged with another after departing with no outs in the sixth. The 27-year-old rookie yielded three earned runs or fewer in each of his five September outings but also failed to complete more than five frames in any of them. He'll finish the year with a 4.47 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 86.2 innings. |
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Easton Lucas Easton Lucas Sent to Florida complex
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 1:06 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Lucas to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.
Analysis: Lucas has given up six earned runs in 4.2 innings since joining the Blue Jays' bullpen Tuesday, making him an easy choice for the team to send to its spring training facility to make room for Nick Robertson, who was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. |
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Nick Robertson Nick Robertson Recalled from Buffalo
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 1:00 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Robertson from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Eleven days after being claimed off waivers from the Angels, Robertson will join the Jays' bullpen in order to provide the team with another fresh arm heading into the final two games of the season. The 26-year-old righty owns a 4.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 12.1 innings in the majors this season but will likely be limited to low-leverage situations, given his 7.36 ERA in Triple-A. Easton Lucas was optioned to the Florida Complex League in a corresponding move. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Getting rest Saturday
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 11:02 AM
Clase isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Friday's game, Clase will get a day off Saturday while Joey Loperfido starts in center field and bats ninth. |
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Jose Berrios Jose Berrios Knocked around by Marlins
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 7:57 AM
Berrios (16-11) allowed six runs on six hits and three walks over three innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against Miami.
Analysis: Berrios never found his footing and was chased early. He coughed up three runs in the first inning and two more in the second. His wild pitch in the third inning allowed a sixth run to score before he left the contest. Berrios had allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight straight starts before Friday's hiccup. Despite the poor outing, he posted a strong 2.95 ERA in 12 starts after the All-Star break. Overall, he finished his 2024 campaign with a 3.60 ERA and a 153:54 K:BB through 192.1 innings. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Not pitching in season finale
Fri, Sep 27, 2024, 3:32 PM
Manager John Schneider said Friday that Bassitt won't start Sunday's game against Miami, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bassitt was slated to start the Blue Jays' final game of the 2024 season, but the 35-year-old right-hander will be rested instead. Schneider didn't name a replacement starter. Bassitt finishes the campaign with a 4.16 ERA -- his worst since 2016 -- a 1.46 WHIP and a 168:70 K:BB across 171 innings (31 starts). |
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Joey Loperfido Joey Loperfido On bench Friday
Fri, Sep 27, 2024, 2:21 PM
Loperfido is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Loperfido is idle for the third time in seven games, giving way to Jonatan Clase in center field Friday. While Loperfido's playing time in center field has been slipping, he's gotten a couple of looks in left field over the last four games. |
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Jonatan Clase Jonatan Clase Launches first big-league homer
Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 9:10 AM
Clase went 3-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: The 22-year-old ripped his first career homer in the seventh inning off Josh Winckowski by lofting a cutter over the fence in right field. Clase has looked good in his September cup of coffee with the Blue Jays, going 6-for-12, and he figures to head into spring training next year with a chance to win a regular spot in the outfield. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Ends season on high note
Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 9:05 AM
Gausman (14-11) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings in a 6-1 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out three.
Analysis: It's been a disappointing campaign overall for Gausman, but the 33-year-old righty still tied his career high in wins with a sharp performance in his last outing. The quality start was his 16th of the season, and Gausman gave up three earned runs or less in his last nine trips to the mound, posting a 2.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 43:20 K:BB through 56.2 innings over that stretch. The loss of strikeouts is a worrying sign -- his 21.4 percent K rate in 2024 is a huge drop from the 31.1 percent mark he posted the year before -- but he's still expected to head into spring training next season as one of the veteran anchors for Toronto's rotation. |
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Spencer Horwitz Spencer Horwitz Getting night off
Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 4:57 PM
Horwitz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Horwitz's streak of 11 consecutive starts will come to an end while he heads to the bench for the first time since Sept. 11. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Tyler Heineman, who will handle catching duties while top backstop Alejandro Kirk gets a day off behind the plate but sticks in the starting nine as the Blue Jays' designated hitter. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho May be available for start of spring
Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 4:53 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Varsho (shoulder) is expected to be close to a full participant for the start of spring training, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Analysis: Varsho underwent surgery on his right shoulder Monday, and though the extent of the procedure wasn't known at the time, the Blue Jays indicated that the 28-year-old required a standard rotator cuff repair, with no other damage being detected. While the lack of additional damage to his shoulder qualifies as good news for Varsho, he could still face a tight window to gain full clearance by the time position players report to camp in the second half of February. Any setbacks in the rehab process over the winter could put Varsho at risk of opening the 2025 season on the injured list. |
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Bo Bichette Bo Bichette Undergoing surgery on finger
Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 3:27 PM
Bichette will undergo surgery Wednesday to have a pin inserted into his fractured right middle finger, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The pin will ensure the finger heals correctly. Bichette is expected to make a full recovery from surgery by the time spring training rolls around. The 26-year-old was limited to just 81 games in 2024 due to injury, slashing a disappointing .225/.277/.322 with four home runs. |
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Brett de Geus Brett de Geus Summoned from minors
Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 2:44 PM
The Blue Jays recalled de Geus from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
Analysis: De Geus was claimed off waivers earlier this month and will be making his Blue Jays debut whenhe gets into a game. He's collected a 5.00 ERA over 11 relief appearances in the majors this season between stints with the Mariners and Marlins. |
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Tommy Nance Tommy Nance Sent down to minors
Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 2:42 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Nance to the minors Wednesday.
Analysis: Nance pitched both of the last two days and three of the last four, so the Blue Jays are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm in Brett de Geus, who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo. Unless the Blue Jays bring him back by placing another player on the injured list in a corresponding move, Nance will close the 2024 season with a 4.09 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 22 innings over his 20 relief appearances for Toronto. |
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