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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Collects seventh win
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:45 PM
Fisher (7-0) pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks, to pick up the win in Monday's 2-1 extra-innings contest against the Rays. He struck out four.
Analysis: Fisher worked a scoreless 10th and then returned with a one-run lead in the 11th to slam the door on the win. The Toronto righty has been dynamic out of the bullpen this season, producing a 2.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 60:16 K:BB over 45.1 total frames. Despite being in a middle-relief role, Fisher is an intriguing fantasy option down the stretch for those looking to protect pitching ratios. |
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Nick Sandlin Nick Sandlin Continuing throwing progression
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 5:28 PM
Sandlin (elbow) threw a bullpen session over the weekend and will throw another one later this week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sandlin has been sidelined since before the All-Star break with right shoulder inflammation and encountered multiple setbacks, but he's not giving up hope on a late-season return. The righty has posted a 2.20 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 16.1 frames this season out of the Blue Jays' bullpen. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Staying on rehab through Thursday
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 5:23 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Santander (shoulder) will remain on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo through at least Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Santander has served as Buffalo's designated hitter each of the last four days, going 3-for-13 with one home run and a 4:4 BB:K. He'll be the DH again Tuesday before playing the outfield Wednesday and Thursday. Schneider noted Monday that Santander has been feeling good and recovering well, but the skipper offered no target date for the 30-year-old's return. Santander has been out since late May with a subluxation of his left shoulder. |
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Bo Bichette Bo Bichette Getting second opinion on knee
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:41 PM
Bichette is receiving a second opinion on his injured left knee from Dr. Dan Cooper in Dallas on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The initial diagnosis on Bichette is that he's dealing with a sprained PCL, and the Blue Jays hope to have a better idea as to the shortstop's timeline for a return after his visit with a specialist Monday. Bichette plans to rejoin the Blue Jays in Tampa Bay this week, but it seems unlikely he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Wednesday. With Bichette sidelined, Andres Gimenez has handled shortstop in each of Toronto's last three games. |
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Bowden Francis Bowden Francis Progresses to facing hitters
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:03 PM
Francis (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session at the Blue Jays' spring training complex Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Francis touched 93 miles per hour with his fastball during the session and will face hitters again Friday and he continues to get built back up. He's been sidelined mid-June with a right shoulder impingement, and while a return before the end of the season seems unlikely, Francis will hope to get some peace of mind health-wise heading into the offseason. |
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Tyler Heineman Tyler Heineman Filling in for resting Kirk
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
Heineman will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: No. 1 backstop Alejandro Kirk will receive a day off as Toronto opens its three-game series in Tampa, paving the way for Heineman to receive a turn behind the plate. Since returning to the active roster June 3 after a stint on the 7-day injured list due to a concussion, Heineman has slashed .258/.362/.393 with two home runs, 13 RBI and 14 runs in 40 games. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Receiving night off
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 3:41 PM
Kirk is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Kirk will rest for the series opener in Tampa after he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run while catching seven innings of Sunday's 11-2 win over the Orioles. Tyler Heineman will step in behind the dish Monday. |
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Ryan Borucki Ryan Borucki Loses 40-man roster spot
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 3:34 PM
The Blue Jays designated Borucki for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Borucki made four scoreless relief appearances during his time with the Blue Jays this month, but it wasn't enough to retain his roster spot. The lefty will likely clear waivers, and if he does, he would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Wins with quality start
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:49 PM
Bieber (3-1) allowed a run on four hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win against Baltimore.
Analysis: Bieber coughed up a solo homer to Coby Mayo in the second inning but otherwise did not face much trouble. It was Bieber's first quality start since his season debut Aug. 22. He had given up eight runs over 11.2 frames (6.17 ERA) over his last two starts before Sunday's win. Bieber forced a season-high 18 whiffs on 97 total pitches. He now owns a 3.72 ERA with a 30:4 K:BB through 29 innings. Bieber's next start is projected to be in Kansas City next weekend. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Drives in three runs
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:39 PM
Clement went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win against the Orioles.
Analysis: Clement knocked a two-run double in the fourth inning and later added an RBI single in the seventh. It was his second straight game with multiple hits and the third time in his last five appearances. Clement improved his season slash line to .279/.314/.400 with 41 extra-base hits over 542 plate appearances. |
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George Springer George Springer Knocks three extra-base hits
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
Springer went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over Baltimore.
Analysis: Springer put Toronto on the board with an RBI double in the third inning before ripping a solo shot in the fifth. He later doubled and scored in the seventh. Springer now has back-to-back multi-hit games after a small 4-for-26 (.154) slump over his previous seven appearances. The veteran outfielder has gone 54-for-146 (.370) with 20 extra base hits since the All-Star break, bringing his season slash line up to .303/.395/.554 through 521 plate appearances. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Playing time on rise
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 12:46 PM
Schneider will start in left field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: The Blue Jays have mainly used Schneider in the short side of a platoon this season, but he'll stick in the lineup Sunday for a fourth straight contest and for a third consecutive matchup with a right-handed starter (Albert Suarez). Schneider seems to be pushing Nathan Lukes and Joey Loperfido for playing time in the corner outfield, but all three players could be in line for role reductions once Anthony Santander (shoulder/back) returns from the 60-day injured list, perhaps as soon as next weekend. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes On bench versus righty
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 12:42 PM
Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Since the beginning of September, Lukes has produced a .485 OPS over nine games, and his downturn in productivity could result in him moving into more of a part-time role over the final two weeks of the season. The left-handed-hitting outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in the series, despite the fact that the Orioles are sending a righty (Albert Suarez) to the hill. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Rebounds after rough first frame
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 11:19 PM
Scherzer allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings in a no-decision against Baltimore on Saturday.
Analysis: Scherzer labored in the first inning, giving up two runs and allowing the first three batters he faced to reach base. The veteran hurler bounced back impressively thereafter, keeping the Orioles off the scoreboard for the remainder of his outing. Overall, Scherzer tossed 64 of 91 pitches for strikes and got 14 whiffs en route to five punchouts. This was the first time he's been able to complete five innings in his past three starts and the first time he's allowed fewer than four runs across his past four outings. Scherzer lines up for a road matchup in Tampa Bay his next time out. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Resting Saturday
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 10:21 AM
Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Kirk will receive a day to reset after going 0-for-18 with four walks and two runs scored over his last six games. Tyler Heineman will start behind the dish instead and catch for Max Scherzer. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Fans six in no-decision
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 8:14 AM
Bassitt didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-1 win over the Orioles, giving up one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out six batters across five innings.
Analysis: An RBI single from Jackson Holliday in the third inning represented the only blemish on Bassitt's line Friday. However, the 36-year-old will have to settle for a no-decision, as most of the run support supplied by Toronto's offense didn't come until he was taken out of the game. He'll take a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP -- the lowest that either number has been since July 23 -- into his next start against the Rays next week. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez First start at shortstop since 2022
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:33 PM
Gimenez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the Orioles.
Analysis: Gimenez has played six innings at shortstop this season, but this will be his first start at the position since 2022. It's possible he could play the position more regularly down the stretch while Bo Bichette (knee) is sidelined. With Gimenez at shortstop, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be at second base for the Blue Jays on Friday. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Exiting lineup against lefty
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:27 PM
Varsho is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Orioles.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Varsho will take a seat as the Orioles send southpaw Trevor Rogers to the bump. Varsho -- who is slashing just .162/.238/.162 against lefties this season -- will yield center field to Myles Straw. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Sitting versus lefty
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:24 PM
Lukes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: It's southpaw Trevor Rogers on the hill for the Orioles, so the left-handed-swinging Lukes will take a seat. The Blue Jays are going with Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and George Springer in the outfield for the series opener. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Out of Toronto lineup
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:22 PM
Barger is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles.
Analysis: The Blue Jays haven't faced many left-handers lately, but the left-handed-hitting Barger has been out of the lineup each of the last three times they've gone up against a southpaw. George Springer will be in right field and Ernie Clement will play third base Friday versus Trevor Rogers and the Orioles. |
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