| News |
|---|
|
George Springer George Springer Left out of lineup
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:22 PM
Springer (personal) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.
Analysis: Although no official roster move has been made just yet, Springer is expected to be away from the team for the weekend while on paternity leave. Vladimir Guerrero will fill in as Toronto's designated hitter with Springer out, opening up first base for Sean Keys. |
|
Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: After going 0-for-11 across his last five games, Schneider will end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room for Sean Keys, who was promoted from Triple-A on Saturday. Schneider owns just a .578 OPS in the big leagues this season and will likely have to show improvement at the plate in the minors before getting another chance with the Jays. |
|
Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Lands on injured list
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 12:56 PM
The Blue Jays placed Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right ankle sprain.
Analysis: Sanchez suffered the injury during Friday's game against Texas and had to make an early departure from the contest in the seventh inning. X-rays came back negative after the game, but he won't be able to avoid spending time on the injured list. He'll be eligible to return July 7; meanwhile, Yohendrick Pinango will return from Triple-A to fill the opening on the 26-man roster. |
|
Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Back in big leagues
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Pinango from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: With Jesus Sanchez (ankle) moving to the injured list, Pinango will return to Toronto to replenish the big club's outfield depth. The 24-year-old has performed well during his rookie season, slashing .283/.331/.433 with four homers, 18 RBI and 10 runs scored through 136 plate appearances. He'll likely receive regular opportunities while Sanchez and Addison Barger (elbow) are both on the IL. |
|
Officially promoted
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 12:47 PM
The Blue Jays selected Keys' contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: After slashing .285/.415/.621 with 21 homers, 54 RBI and 56 runs scored in 67 games between Double-A and Triple-A, Keys will join the big club to provide Toronto's offense with an extra jolt of power. He's set to start at first base and bat sixth during his MLB debut Saturday, but with Vladimir Guerrero, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer (paternity) already established at first base, third base and DH, respectively, it may be difficult for Keys to crack the starting nine consistently. Davis Schneider was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
|
Jake Bloss Jake Bloss Reinstated from minor-league IL
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:28 AM
Bloss (elbow) has produced an 8.18 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB in 11 innings over three starts between Triple-A Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire since being reinstated from Buffalo's 60-day injured list June 11.
Analysis: Bloss opened the season on Buffalo's IL while completing his recovery from UCL repair surgery, which he underwent last May. He kicked off a rehab assignment May 12 and made five starts between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Single-A Dunedin before Buffalo activated him from the IL and assigned him to New Hampshire. After a lone start at the Double-A level, the right-hander was moved back to Buffalo for his last two outings. Bloss had been sharp throughout his rehab assignment, but he looks like he'll need some more time to shake off rust in the upper levels of the minors before potentially getting a look with the Blue Jays later on this season. |
|
Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Power surge continues
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:02 AM
Okamoto went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: Once again, the third baseman provided some late power that his teammates couldn't capitalize on, as Okamoto deposited a Jakob Junis sweeper into the seats in left-center field in the eighth inning to bring the Blue Jays within a run in a 5-4 loss. Over the last 13 games, Okamoto's produced a .326/.415/.783 slash line with six of his 19 homers on the season and 15 of his 53 RBI. |
|
George Springer George Springer Headed for paternity list
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:56 AM
Springer is expected to be placed on paternity leave this weekend, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.
Analysis: The veteran slugger would be required to miss up to three days while on the paternity list. Springer is still struggling to produce consistent offense this season, and over 20 games in June he's slashing just .224/.341/.382 with three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs. While he's away from the team, the Blue Jays are expected to promote prospect Sean Keys. |
|
Patrick Corbin Patrick Corbin Takes loss Friday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:20 AM
Corbin (2-4) took the loss against the Rangers on Friday after giving up five earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five batters across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Corbin didn't do himself any favors by allowing the first three batters he faced to reach base, all of whom would eventually come around to score before the veteran lefty recorded his second out. He then gave up a two-run homer to Justin Foscue in the third frame that would prove to be the deciding factor in the game. Corbin has now failed to complete the fifth inning in each of his last four starts and has given up at least five earned runs twice in that span. |
|
Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Battling sprained ankle
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 9:35 PM
Sanchez was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers with a sprained right ankle, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sanchez went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted in the seventh inning. X-rays on his ankle came back negative after the game, so he doesn't appear to be dealing with a severe injury. That said, the Jays may still give the 28-year-old a day or two off so he can recover. |
|
Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Resting up Friday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:50 PM
Kirk is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Kirk will get a break Friday after he went 1-for-7 at the plate while catching 18 innings over the past two days. Brandon Valenzuela will step in at catcher for Kirk and will bat eighth. |
|
Heading to big leagues
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Blue Jays are expected to promote Keys from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Saturday's game against the Rangers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Keys is with the Blue Jays for the start of the weekend series against Texas, but the move won't be made official until Saturday. Between Double-A and Triple-A this season, Keys has slashed .284/.409/.619 with 21 homers, 54 RBI, 55 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 39:66 BB:K across 286 plate appearances. A corner infielder by trade, Keys doesn't have a clear path at those positions with Kazuma Okamoto and Vladimir Guerrero manning third base and first base respectively. George Springer has also seen all of his at-bats at designated hitter this season. Toronto clearly wants to inject Keys' power into the lineup. |
|
Adam Macko Adam Macko Back with big-league club
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:25 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Macko from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment. Macko has appeared in 12 games for Toronto this season, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 12 innings. |
|
Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson DFA'd by Toronto
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:23 PM
The Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Woods Richardson was acquired from the Twins earlier this month and has appeared in three games out of the bullpen for Toronto. While he hasn't allowed a run, the right-hander has an ugly 5:7 K:BB across 10 innings. |
|
Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Goes yard again Thursday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 10:03 AM
Okamoto went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: The 29-year-old third baseman made things interesting in the ninth inning by crushing a fastball from Texas closer Jacob Latz 420 feet to straightaway center field, but the Blue Jays' late rally came up short. Okamoto has homered in three of the last five games, and over 21 contests in June he's produced a .316/.384/.605 slash line with four doubles, six long balls, 14 runs and 18 RBI as he makes a push to start for the American League in the All-Star Game during his first season in MLB. |
|
Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Lit up again in sixth loss
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 10:12 PM
Gausman (4-6) took the loss Thursday against the Rangers, allowing six runs on 10 hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: After being torched for seven runs Friday against the Cubs, Gausman struggled on the hill once again Thursday while matching a season worst in hits allowed. The Rangers did most of their damage during a five-run third frame, taking Gausman deep three times on the evening. The 35-year-old right-hander will try to get back on track at home against the Mets next week, now holding a 4.36 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 93:22 K:BB over 95 innings. |
|
Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Remains in holding pattern
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 3:44 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Garcia (elbow) remains in a holding pattern due to neck and biceps nerve symptoms, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Garcia was initially sidelined following surgery last September to remove scar tissue from his elbow, but it seems his nerve issues are the bigger problem now. The 35-year-old reliever remains shut down for the time being and it's uncertain when he might be cleared to throw again. |
|
Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Cortisone shot for side/back
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 3:41 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Scherzer (back) will travel to Dallas on Friday to get a cortisone shot to "help alleviate some left side stuff," Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Scherzer landed on the 15-day injured list last week because of back spasms, and it seems his side discomfort is related to that. The veteran hurler threw another bullpen session Thursday, and he will return to Toronto following Friday's cortisone shot before the next steps in his rehab are determined. |
|
Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Back in action Thursday
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:33 PM
Clement (hip) will start at shortstop and bat second Thursday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Left hip soreness forced Clement to miss four starts in the past six games, but he was able to appear as a pinch hitter Wednesday and will now return to the starting nine for Thursday's series opener. The 30-year-old infielder has fallen into a cold spell at the plate recently, going just 2-for-19 with a walk and a run scored across his last six games. |
|
Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Scratched with neck issue
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1:33 PM
Tiedemann (elbow) did not make a scheduled rehab start with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday due to neck soreness, Thomas Hall of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Tiedemann had been set for his first start with Dunedin after making a pair of one-inning starts in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The Blue Jays have not yet decided when Tiedemann will next take the ball, but the neck issue shouldn't be too significant of a setback. Tiedemann missed all of 2025 after Tommy John surgery and was shut down this spring due to renewed elbow soreness. He will eventually be assigned to Triple-A Buffalo once he's done with his rehab assignment. |
Connect With Us:
