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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Big night in Cleveland
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:30 PM
Guerrero went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and five RBI during the Blue Jay's 11-0 win over the Guardians on Wednesday.
Analysis: Guerrero has performed well below expectations this season, but the Blue Jays are hoping that Wednesday's performance is a sign of things to come for the 31-year-old first baseman. He put Toronto on the board early with an RBI double before belting a three-run homer in the second. Guerrero's RBI single in the sixth brought him up to five runs driven in -- his most in a game since his six RBI against the Yankees on June 29, 2024 -- and it also brought him up to 1,200 hits in his major-league career. The Blue Jays will need more of this version of Guerrero as the team pushes for a spot in the postseason. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Tosses six scoreless frames in win
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:25 PM
Cease (10-5) earned the win against the Guardians on Wednesday, allowing four hits while striking out four batters across six scoreless frames. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Cease's streak of seven-plus strikeouts ended Wednesday at 19 starts, one shy from tying Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling for the MLB single-season record. Nevertheless, it was another strong outing from Cease, who needed only 83 pitches (56 strikes) to get through six innings, which was the first time since May 24 against the Pirates that he tossed less than 90 pitches. That's a positive sign for the Blue Jays, who figure to use Cease as much as possible down the stretch in an effort to reach the playoffs. He'll take a 2.25 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 156.1 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week on the road against the Athletics in what is shaping up to be a two-start week for the AL Cy Young candidate. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Takes loss in bulk-relief role
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:41 PM
Arrighetti (7-8) took the loss against the Guardians on Tuesday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two across 3.2 innings.
Analysis: Spencer Miles drew the start for the Blue Jays on Tuesday, and Arrighetti took over in the third inning after Ricky Tiedemann pitched the second. Arrighetti kept the Guardians off the board until the fifth inning, when he gave up a two-run homer to Patrick Bailey, and the former did not receive enough run support from his Blue Jays teammates to avoid the loss. Arrighetti has been tagged with the loss in each of his first three outings with the Blue Jays, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on 10 hits (including three home runs) and five walks while striking out 10 batters across 11 innings. He could be used as a starter or in a bulk-relief role this weekend on the road against the Royals. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Ready for bullpen Friday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 5:34 PM
Manager John Schneider said Yesavage (knee) will throw his first bullpen Friday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Yesavage has been throwing off flat ground, but is about ready to take the next step Friday. When he has his bullpen session Friday, it will be about three weeks since he had surgery Aug. 11 to repair his torn meniscus. The right-hander is eyeing a return before the end of the season. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon On track to start Friday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:14 PM
Taillon (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, and if that goes well, will be in line to start Friday's game in Kansas City, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coming back from right forearm tendinitis, Taillon gave up four earned runs while throwing 48 pitches over 3.1 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo last Friday. The Blue Jays had left open the possibility of Taillon making one more rehab start, but as long as he comes out of Tuesday's side session without any hiccups, he'll rejoin the rotation this weekend. Taillon hasn't reached the 80-pitch mark in nearly a month, so he probably will not be ready for a full workload Friday. |
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Sean Keys Sean Keys Rejoins big club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:07 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Keys from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 23-year-old was called up for his first taste of the majors in late June and had a .467 OPS in 12 games before returning to Buffalo a month later. Manager John Schneider said last week that Keys would begin playing some left field at Buffalo, but the top prospect still seems likely to see most of his action at first or third base for the Blue Jays. |
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Daz Cameron Daz Cameron DFA'd by Toronto
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Blue Jays designated Cameron for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Cameron's stint in the majors lasted a couple weeks, as he went 5-for-24 with one home run and a 0:7 BB:K. He is likely to clear waivers, and if that happens the 29-year-old would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Activated from injured list
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Blue Jays activated Smith (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith is ready to return from a brief absence brought about by left hamstring inflammation. He'll slot into a utility role for Toronto in September. |
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Joe Mantiply Joe Mantiply Reinstated from 60-day injured list
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Blue Jays activated Mantiply (knee) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Mantiply is finally back in the saddle after working his way back from the arthroscopic surgery he underwent on his left knee in June. The veteran reliever will give manager John Schneider another lefty in the bullpen. |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Rejoins big club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:17 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Tiedemann from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Analysis: Tiedemann was up to make his major-league debut in August, allowing one run over a 1.2-inning relief appearance. The left-hander has not gone any more than 1.2 innings in any outing this season and is slated to work out of the Toronto bullpen. |
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Dealt to Blue Jays
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 12:14 PM
The Blue Jays acquired Rodriguez from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for Sebastian Rodriguez.
Analysis: Jose Rodriguez, 25, has logged a 3.38 ERA and 36:18 K:BB across 29.1 innings this season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The right-hander figures to report to Triple-A Buffalo for now, but the Blue Jays could give him a look at some point this month. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Pegged for bulk relief
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:57 AM
Arrighetti is expected to be deployed as a bulk reliever in Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Spencer Miles will open the game for the Blue Jays before Arrighetti assumes the bulk of the workload. Arrighetti has made one traditional start and one bulk relief appearance so far for Toronto, allowing seven runs (six earned) with an 8:4 K:BB over 7.1 frames. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Serving as opener Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:55 AM
Miles will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's contest in Cleveland, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's expected to be followed by Spencer Arrighetti in bulk relief. Miles has been on a roll lately, logging nine straight scoreless appearances with a 6:1 K:BB over 8.2 innings. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Remaining with Toronto
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:15 PM
Woods Richardson was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Analysis: Woods Richardson lost his spot on the 40-man roster Friday, and he'll remain with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Woods Richardson owns a 6.68 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 40 strikeouts across 66.0 innings this season with the Blue Jays. |
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CJ Van Eyk CJ Van Eyk Optioned to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:25 PM
Van Eyk was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after Sunday's 7-0 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Van Eyk was called up to the major-league roster Friday, tossing a scoreless inning in the team's 8-1 victory over Seattle that night. The right-hander didn't appear in either of the team's two following contests, and he'll now wait for his next shot with the big-league club. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Turns back clock in gem
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:32 PM
Scherzer (2-7) earned the win against the Mariners on Sunday, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in seven innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: Seattle didn't get into the hit column until the fourth inning in what was a vintage performance by the 42-year-old right-hander. It was easily Scherzer's best outing of the season -- he recorded season bests in innings, hits allowed and strikeouts -- and he even passed Gaylord Perry for ninth all-time in career punchouts. He'll look to build on Sunday's showing his next time out in Kansas City, where he'll take a 6.16 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 46:26 K:BB over 57 innings. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Exiting starting nine Sunday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:54 AM
Clement is absent from the lineup for Toronto's matchup with Seattle on Sunday.
Analysis: Clement has gone 0-for-8 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the series, prompting Toronto to give him a day off. Charles McAdoo will man second base and bat eighth. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Trending toward late-September return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:54 AM
Manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Yesavage (knee) continues to play catch off flat ground, and the Blue Jays are still hoping the right-hander can return from the 15-day injured list in late September, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After undergoing left meniscus surgery Aug. 11, Yesavage was cleared to begin a throwing program about a week later. While he's said to be showing good range of motion with his knee, the Blue Jays haven't yet given him the green light to advance to mound work. Yesavage still has enough time to get cleared for game action before the end of the season, but if he ends up returning in the final week or two of September, he won't be stretched out enough for a full starting role. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Side session on tap Tuesday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:45 AM
Taillon (forearm) is scheduled to throw a side session Tuesday before the Blue Jays determine whether he returns from the 15-day injured list or makes another rehab appearance at Triple-A Buffalo, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Taillon made his first rehab start for Buffalo on Friday, covering 48 pitches over 3.1 innings while yielding four earned runs on three hits and two walks. The veteran right-hander seemed to check out fine physically coming out of that outing, but the Blue Jays will get a closer look at him during the upcoming bullpen session before plotting out his next steps. If Toronto decides to bring Taillon back from the IL to fill the fifth spot in the rotation during next weekend's series in Kansas City, he would likely be operating with a restricted pitch count. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Secures 31st save
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 6:47 PM
Varland picked up the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over Seattle, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Blue Jays rallied from a 3-0 deficit to score four runs across the fifth and sixth innings, prompting the call for Varland to close things out in the ninth. The right-hander needed 12 pitches (eight strikes) to secure the save, striking out Taylor Ward in the process. Varland has logged a save in seven of his last eight outings and is up to 31 saves on the year, which is tied with David Bednar for fifth-most in the majors. Varland sports a 1.18 ERA, 0.98 wHIP and 84:18 K:BB over 68.2 innings this season. |
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