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Louis Varland Louis Varland Notches 12th save
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:25 AM
Varland picked up the save Friday against the Yankees, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: The right-hander saw a streak of 18 straight outings without giving up an earned run come to an end during his previous appearance Tuesday, but he bounced back Friday by throwing 12 of 16 pitches for strikes and secure his 12 save of the year. Varland retains a firm grip on Toronto's closer role with a 0.49 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 48:10 K:BB over 36.2 innings. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Walks six in win
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:21 AM
Yesavage (3-3) earned the win Friday, allowing five runs on four hits and six walks over five innings against the Yankees. He struck out three.
Analysis: It certainly wasn't Yesavage's best performance as he walked at least six for the second time this season, though it was enough to net the win since the Blue Jays built up an early lead and tacked on late. The right-hander has surrendered five or more runs in three of his past four starts and has a 6.85 ERA and 18:17 K:BB across 22.1 innings during that span. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Three hits in return
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 2:17 AM
Kirk went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Kirk returned from a two-month absence Friday and made an immediate contribution with an RBI double during the first inning before delivering another run-scoring knock in the fifth. The 27-year-old has now played in six games this season and is batting .261 (6-for-23) with two doubles, a homer, four RBI and three runs. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Nearing rehab assignment
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 6:42 PM
The Blue Jays are hoping to send Barger (elbow) on a rehab assignment next week, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Barger continues to progress in his recovery from right elbow inflammation that sent him to the 10-day injured list May 11. He is moving through his hitting program, and the goal is for Barger to start a rehab assignment over the coming week, which could have him back with the Blue Jays by late June. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Close to return
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 6:29 PM
Garcia (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and is closing in on being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Garcia hasn't had the best stats across five minor-league rehab games, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings. However, the important thing for Garcia is that he hasn't hit any setbacks during his rehab assignment, and if that trend continues, then the right-hander could make his 2026 regular-season debut with the Blue Jays by the end of June. He is in the final stages of his recovery from a cleanup procedure that he underwent on his right elbow in September. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Needs one more rehab start
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 5:11 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Bieber (elbow) will likely make another rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo before rejoining Toronto, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Bieber looked sharp in his second rehab start Thursday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing five hits and a walk with five strikeouts. If the veteran right-hander needs another turn in Triple-A and all goes well, then he could be available to return for the Blue Jays' series opener against the Astros on Monday, June 22. Bieber's return would likely result in Patrick Corbin being removed from the Blue Jays' rotation. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Back in majors
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:31 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was optioned to Buffalo in late April but will return to the big club Friday since Daulton Varsho (wrist) is headed to the injured list. Schneider has struggled to a .127/.295/.211 slash line and 34.8 percent strikeout rate in 89 major-league plate appearances this year. He was more productive during his stint at Triple-A with a .769 OPS, though that came as the result of a .188 average and a ridiculous 24:8 BB:K in 14 games. |
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Yariel Rodriguez Yariel Rodriguez Remains in organization
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Blue Jays outrighted Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Rodriguez cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster, and he will stay in the organization. The right-hander has put up a 7.71 ERA and 6:7 K:BB over 9.1 innings at the big-league level in 2026. |
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Tyler Heineman Tyler Heineman Designated for assignment
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:25 PM
The Blue Jays designated Heineman for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is back from the injured list, and the Blue Jays have elected to keep Brandon Valenzuela around as his backup rather than Heineman. Heineman is hitting only .154/.205/.205 this season and could clear waivers, though if that happens he would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Lands on IL with wrist inflammation
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:21 PM
The Blue Jays placed Varsho on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 10, with left wrist inflammation.
Analysis: It's been a week since Varsho started a game, though he has appeared off the bench a few times during that stretch. Ultimately, the outfielder was unable to avoid a trip to the IL, and he will be eligible to return June 20. Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes should handle center field for Toronto while Varsho is out. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Reinstated from injured list
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Blue Jays activated Kirk (thumb) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: A broken left thumb sent Kirk to the injured list just five games into the season, but he's ready to rejoin the Blue Jays after fully recovering from surgery to repair the fracture. The 27-year-old went 3-for-18 with a homer and a double during his six-game rehab assignment and should immediately reclaim the starting job behind the plate for Toronto. Brandon Valenzuela will fill the backup job with Tyler Heineman being designated for assignment as part of Friday's transactions. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Scoreless start in rehab outing
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:26 PM
Bieber (elbow) tossed six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out five batters in his rehab outing with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bieber was making his second start with Buffalo, and he was far more successful the second time around, notching 46 strikes over 62 total pitches. The right-hander was able to average 91.4 mph on his fastballs, peaking at 93 mph on the day. Bieber may need just one more rehab start before making his 2026 debut with the Blue Jays. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Three hits in Wednesday's loss
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:35 AM
Straw went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Making his fourth start in the last five games while Daulton Varsho tends to a wrist issue, Straw set a new season high in hits while extending his run-scoring streak to a modest three contests. Since Varsho was injured June 4, Straw has gone 6-for-16 (.375) with a double, three RBI and four runs, and he should continue to see consistent playing time in the short term. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Fares poorly in return
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:57 PM
Scherzer (1-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: After missing more than six weeks due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation, Scherzer didn't have his best stuff on the mound in his return Wednesday. The 41-year-old right-hander has now made it through four innings just one time through six starts so far this year, failing to record more than four punchouts in any outing. Scherzer will take a miserable 10.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB over 22 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Boston. |
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Connor Seabold Connor Seabold Loses roster spot
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Blue Jays designated Seabold for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Following his acquisition from the Tigers on May 27, Seabold made five appearances out of the Toronto bullpen and gave up three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter in 3.1 innings. The 30-year-old right-hander will give up his spot on the roster to Max Scherzer (ankle/forearm), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Phillies. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Activated ahead of start Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 3:05 PM
The Blue Jays reinstated Scherzer (forearm/ankle) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Phillies in Toronto.
Analysis: Scherzer will take the hill for Toronto for the first time since April 24 after he was shelved more than six weeks due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. The veteran hurler was cleared to return to the Toronto rotation after completing a pair of rehab starts with Triple-A Buffalo. He built up to 3.2 innings and 73 pitches in his final rehab appearance last week, so Scherzer should be operating with only a minor workload restriction Wednesday. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Sitting versus southpaw
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 3:04 PM
Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Gimenez was an everyday player early on in the season, but the left-handed hitter has been out of the lineup against against most southpaws since late April. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop for the Blue Jays, and Charles McAdoo will enter the lineup at second base. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Out for fifth straight game
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 3:00 PM
Varsho (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Varsho will be held out of the lineup for a fifth straight game, though his absence may have more to do with the matchup versus a lefty starter (Jesus Luzardo) than any major concern about his left wrist injury. After an MRI on his wrist returned negative Tuesday, Varsho was deployed off the bench as a pinch runner later that night and stole a base and scored a run in the Blue Jays' 3-2 win. He should be available off the bench once again Wednesday and could be ready to rejoin the lineup Friday, when the Blue Jays open a three-game series versus the Yankees. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Cracks solo homer Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 9:44 PM
Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: The Blue Jays were kept off the board through the first five innings, but Sanchez changed that with a solo blast off Zack Wheeler in the sixth to tie the game at 1-1. Sanchez tied a season high with three knocks, and Tuesday marked his 12th multi-hit game of the season. Three of those multi-hit games have come over his last five outings, during which he has gone 8-for-17 with three extra-base hits and three runs scored. |
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Brandon Valenzuela Brandon Valenzuela Hits walk-off single Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 9:41 PM
Valenzuela went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Valenzuela failed to reach base safely in his first three plate appearances, but the rookie catcher came up clutch with an RBI single in the ninth that brought the game-winning run home. Valenzuela has been effective at the plate this season and has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with seven RBI, five extra-base hits and four runs scored over his last six games. Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list Friday, but despite having minor-league options, the Blue Jays might keep Valenzuela on the 26-man roster rather than send him down to the minors, though Tyler Heineman does not have any options remaining. |
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