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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Working through hamstring injury
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:59 PM
Gimenez is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Rangers on Friday due to a hamstring injury, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Gimenez has been working through hamstring soreness for the past couple of days, and while he could be available off the bench Friday, the Blue Jays would prefer for him to rest up and be cleared to return for Saturday's contest. In Gimenez's absence, Ernie Clement will start at shortstop while Josh Smith gets the draw at second base. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Scheduled for rehab outing Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:55 PM
Santander (shoulder/back) is scheduled to play in the outfield for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Santander was briefly shut down due to lower-back soreness, but he's been cleared to return to action Friday, when he's expected to play five-to-seven innings. He's on track to play a full game in the outfield Sunday, and there's a chance that he plays for the Blue Jays before the 2026 regular season concludes. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber May not return for 2026 regular season
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:53 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that it "would be tough" for Bieber (shoulder) to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of the regular season, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Bieber is scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, and the Blue Jays are hoping that the veteran right-hander can return if the team qualifies for the playoffs. Bieber continues to recover from right teres major inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list in late August. |
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Joins big-league roster
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Blue Jays selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Acquired from the Dodgers back on Sept. 1, Rodriguez takes the roster spot vacated by Michael Lorenzen, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move. Rodriguez pitched to a 3.38 ERA and 36:18 K:BB across 29.1 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to being dealt to Toronto. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen DFA'd by Toronto
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:23 PM
The Blue Jays designated Lorenzen for assignment Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lorenzen was tagged for five runs on four hits and three walks with just one strikeout across two innings in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers, as he was saddled with his 13th loss of the campaign. After joining Toronto last month, Lorenzen pitched in six games out of the bullpen, yielding 11 runs on 18 hits and five walks with eight strikeouts over 11.2 frames. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Mops up in Tuesday's loss
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
Arrighetti struck out two and gave up two unearned runs on one hit and two walks over two innings of relief in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Arrighetti made his second consecutive relief appearance, pitching on two days' rest as part of a bullpen game. The Blue Jays didn't turn to Arrighetti until they were down 6-0 in the top of the seventh, with his usage in a mop-up role likely indicating that he's lost his grip on a rotation spot. Since being acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline, Arrighetti has submitted a 6.20 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB in 20.1 innings across six appearances. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Notches 34th save
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:35 PM
Varland earned the save in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: After Spencer Miles gave up a single and a walk to open the ninth, the Blue Jays turned to Varland who promptly recorded the final three outs, locking down his 34th save this season. It was a nice rebound effort from Varland, who gave up a run in a blown save against Detroit his last time out. The right-hander now sports a 1.30 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 95:22 K:BB across 76 innings this season. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Rebounds for third win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:29 PM
Scherzer (3-8) earned the win Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing a run on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a strong bounce-back effort from Scherzer, after he gave up six runs over five innings in a loss to Baltimore his last time out. The veteran right-hander gave up a two-out run in the first inning before settling in and blanking Detroit over his final four frames. Scherzer's ERA now sits at 6.07 through 16 starts (72.2 innings) this season with a 1.36 WHIP and 54:31 K:BB. He's currently in line to face the Orioles on the road his next time out. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Bullpen session pushed back
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:54 AM
Bieber's (shoulder) bullpen session has been pushed back again to either Friday or Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Bieber was initially slated to throw off the mound Tuesday, but that got pushed back to Wednesday and now his bullpen session has been delayed again. The right-hander did throw on flat ground Tuesday, and he's still aiming to return before the curtains close on the regular season. Bieber hasn't pitched since Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation, so even if he does return next week his workload would be relatively limited. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Could return as soon as Sunday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:48 AM
Yesavage (knee) will throw a bullpen session this weekend and is on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list either Sunday or Monday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Yesavage didn't fare well in a rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Buffalo, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk over just two-thirds of an inning. However, the Blue Jays are fighting for a wild car spot, so they don't have the luxury of giving Yesavage more time to get sharp. Yesavage could start Sunday against the Rangers or Monday versus the Orioles, but he'll be very limited from a workload perspective. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Not in Toronto lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:50 AM
Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Gimenez will take a seat during Wednesday's series finale after starting each of the previous 10 contests. Ernie Clement will cover shortstop and Josh Smith will cover second base for the Blue Jays. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Day off Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:48 AM
Kirk is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.
Analysis: Kirk was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he'll be given some rest during Wednesday's matinee. Brandon Valenzuela will do the catching and will bat eighth as the Blue Jays look to avoid the sweep. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Yields two walks as Tuesday's opener
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:45 PM
Fisher allowed two walks while striking out one batter across 1.1 innings during the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Fisher served as the Blue Jays' opener in Tuesday's bullpen game, and he was able to work his way out of back-to-back walks to start the first inning to keep the Tigers off the board. The 26-year-old right-hander has been a steady presence in Toronto's bullpen this season, sporting a 3.16 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, one save, 13 holds and a 73:40 K:BB over 74 innings. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Struggles in rehab outing
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 6:01 PM
Yesavage (knee) thew 34 pitches and failed to get out of the first inning of a rehab outing at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Yesavage sat at 93.3 mph on his fastball, which topped out at 94.4 mph Tuesday. The right-hander allowed two runs, one of which was earned, on two hits and a walk. Toronto's goal is for the 23-year-old to start Sept. 21 in Baltimore. The Blue Jays would like their young arm back, as they are fighting for the third wild-card spot in the American League with the Guardians. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Done for season
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 4:23 PM
Taillon (elbow) revealed his "season is over" Tuesday and confirmed he'll be evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Sept. 22, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Taillon is hopeful that an injection or two along with an offseason to rest and rehab will get his right elbow back to health. It was thought at one point the right-hander could return before the regular season concluded as the Blue Jays make a push for the final wild-card spot in the American League, but that possibility has now been officially ruled out. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Sitting rehab game with back issue
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:47 PM
Santander (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday due to lower-back soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Coming back from left shoulder surgery, Santander went 1-for-7 with a 0:1 BB:K in his first two rehab games. He dealt with back and shoulder problems last season as well. Santander was already a long shot to make a late-season return, and the back issue -- while it's considered minor -- won't help his odds. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Serving as opener Tuesday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:01 PM
Fisher will operate as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Tuesday will mark the 10th time this season that Fisher has been asked to work out of the opener role, with his last opportunity taking place Wednesday against the Athletics, when he fired a scoreless frame and struck out one. He'll presumably work the first inning before handing the ball to a primary pitcher, who Toronto has yet to name. |
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Returns from 60-day IL
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:35 PM
Schreck (wrist) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Schreck was placed on the shelf June 7 due to a left wrist sprain, and it took him quite some time to return to health. He hasn't been sharp at the dish since his return to Triple-A Buffalo, as he's gone 1-for-10 with three walks in four games after being activated Tuesday. |
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Josh Winckowski Josh Winckowski Activated from IL
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 9:31 PM
Winckowski (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Winckowski has spent the majority of the 2026 season rehabbing from an internal brace procedure that took place in December of 2025. He's since completed a rehab stint and was cleared to take the mound at Triple-A Buffalo, where he tossed two scoreless innings and struck out two Thursday against the Knights. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Will throw off mound Tuesday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 3:29 PM
Bieber (shoulder) will throw a side session off a mound Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bieber hasn't pitched since Aug. 20 due to shoulder inflammation, and he'll have to build his arm back up before returning to game action. The right-hander will be up against the clock to make it back in time before the end of the regular season. He underwent an MRI on Sunday to confirm that the injury was healing, and the team was encouraged by the results of his imaging, per Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Bieber has made just 11 starts this season, posting a 4.37 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 44:24 K:BB across 55.2 innings. |
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