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Louis Varland Louis Varland Shuts door for 22nd save
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:07 PM
Varland secured the save Monday against the Nationals, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: Washington got the potential tying and go-ahead runs on base Monday, but Varland ultimately slammed the door for his fourth consecutive scoreless outing. The hard-throwing right-hander has been sublime since usurping Jeff Hoffman as Toronto's closer, successfully converting all 22 of his save opportunities this year. Through 53 innings, Varland boasts a 1.02 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 72:14 K:BB to establish a strong grip on the closing gig. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Labors in return
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:01 PM
Scherzer took a no-decision Monday against the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and three walks in 2.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Making his return from a lengthy absence with back spasms and a thumb injury, Scherzer struggled to find his control Monday and also lacked efficiency. He threw 75 pitches (44 strikes) and still couldn't make it through three frames against one of his former teams, and Scherzer has now walked three batters in three consecutive starts while failing to work into the fifth inning in each. The 42-year-old right-hander appears to be on his last legs amidst an injury-plagued 2026 campaign, dragging a 9.49 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 18:14 K:BB over 24.2 frames into his next scheduled appearance at home against the Cardinals. |
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Lenyn Sosa Lenyn Sosa Hitting in live BP this week
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:12 PM
Sosa (wrist) will resume taking live batting practice this week, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sosa had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in late June following a setback with his bruised right wrist, but he's been ramping things back up and could be ready to try rehab games again soon. The infielder has managed just a .195/.207/.283 batting line in 40 games this season between the White Sox and Blue Jays. |
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Joe Mantiply Joe Mantiply Throwing off mound again
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:09 PM
Mantiply (knee) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Mantiply is working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, which he underwent in June. The lefty reliever remains without a timetable, but he should have a chance to make it back sometime in August if all goes well. |
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Yimi Garcia Yimi Garcia Getting checked for possible TOS
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:06 PM
Garcia (elbow/neck/biceps) has been pulled off his rehab assignment and will be examined by a doctor for possible thoracic outlet syndrome, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: It's the third time this season that Garcia has had to be yanked off his rehab assignment, as he continues to deal with nerve issues related to his biceps and neck. Garcia has not made an appearance for the Blue Jays in 2026 and is slated to reach free agency after the season. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Tracking toward Friday return
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 3:57 PM
Sanchez (ankle) is on track to return from the 10-day injured list Friday against the Cardinals, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Sanchez has played three rehab games thus far and will move his assignment up to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. He will play a couple more contests at the team's top minor-league affiliate before getting reinstated Friday if all goes well. Sanchez has been shelved since late June with a sprained right ankle. He should step back in as Toronto's primary left fielder upon his return. |
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Addison Barger Addison Barger Out six months after elbow surgery
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 3:51 PM
Barger is expected to be sidelined six months following surgery Monday to repair his right elbow UCL, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The good news is Barger did not require a full Tommy John repair, which means he is expected to be ready in time for the start of spring training as long as his rehab proceeds smoothly. Barger played only nine games for the Blue Jays this season due to injuries. |
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Braydon Fisher Braydon Fisher Goes on bereavement leave
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Blue Jays placed Fisher (personal) on the bereavement list Monday.
Analysis: Fisher's father passed away unexpectedly earlier this month, so the right-handed reliever is likely just taking some time away from the team to be with family. Per MLB rules, players placed on the bereavement list have to miss a minimum of three games and a maximum of seven, so Fisher won't be available for at least the entirety of the Blue Jays' series in Washington that runs Monday through Wednesday. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Absent from lineup
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:51 PM
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Nationals.
Analysis: The Nationals are going with a lefty bulk reliever in Andrew Alvarez, so the lefty-swinging Gimenez will begin the contest on the bench. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop, and Luis Urias is getting a start at second base. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Makes return from IL
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:46 PM
The Blue Jays reinstated Scherzer (back/thumb) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Monday in Washington.
Analysis: Scherzer will be making just his seventh start of the season for the Blue Jays and his first since June 10 after an extended stay on the shelf due to back spasms in addition to a thumb issue that cropped up during his rehab. The veteran righty surrendered seven runs (six earned) over the first two starts of his rehab assignment, but he proved that he was ready to rejoin the big club after striking out seven over five perfect innings during his most recent outing with Triple-A Buffalo last Wednesday. Scherzer tossed 56 pitches in that rehab start, so he'll likely be in store for a suppressed workload Monday as he slots back into the Toronto rotation. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Swipes 12th bag Sunday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: The shortstop spoiled Boston's combined shutout bid with an RBI single in the ninth inning. Gimenez's steal was his 12th of the year, marking the fifth straight season he's reached that total, and after going 1-for-15 in seven games coming out of the All-Star break, he's racked up five hits in the last two contests. On the season, he's managed a meager .234/.275/.359 slash line with seven homers, 26 runs and 40 RBI in 100 games, but his 10 Outs Above Average is tied for third among all full-time shortstops in the majors, behind the Royals' Bobby Witt (18) and the Guardians' Brayan Rocchio (12). |
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Ricky Tiedemann Ricky Tiedemann Flashes heat in rehab outing
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:22 PM
Tiedemann (elbow/neck) gave up one hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance for Single-A Dunedin on Sunday.
Analysis: The 23-year-old southpaw hadn't seen game action since June 20 due to neck discomfort that required injections to alleviate, but Tiedemann was back on a mound Sunday and flashing impressive raw stuff once again. According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Tiedemann's fastball averaged 96.4 mph and topped out at 97.7 mph. He's still in the process of getting ramped up following July 2024 Tommy John surgery, and the Blue Jays plan to have him work out of the bullpen for the rest of the season before re-evaluating his future role in 2027. He'll be moved up to Triple-A Buffalo once his rehab stint is over, and if he avoids any further setbacks, he could make his big-league debut in September. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Expected to stay in bullpen
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:07 PM
Miles struck out four and gave up three hits and no walks over 3.2 innings of relief during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: After starting in his prior appearance July 17 against the White Sox, Miles received another turn through the Toronto rotation but was deployed out of the bullpen while Braydon Fisher opened the game and recorded the first four outs of the contest. Miles is likely to fill a more traditional relief role moving forward, as Max Scherzer (back/thumb) is slated to return from the 15-day injured list to fill the fifth spot in the rotation Monday in Washington. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Returning from IL, starting Monday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:25 PM
Scherzer (back/thumb) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Monday in the Blue Jays' series opener versus the Nationals in Washington, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After tossing five shutout innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Scherzer has been cleared to join the big club for the his first appearance since June 10. The 41-year-old has endured an injury-riddled 2026, making just six starts before landing on the IL due to back spasms before later requiring three cortisone injections to relieve discomfort in his thumb. Over 22 innings at the big -league level, Scherzer has posted a 10.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Logs quality start in defeat
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:17 PM
Gausman (4-10) took the loss Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: While Gausman was stuck with his sixth loss in his last seven starts, it was a step in the right direction for the right-hander, as he gave up five runs (four earned) across just 3.1 innings in his last outing against Tampa Bay. Overall, Gausman sports a 4.51 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and 123:35 K:BB across 22 starts (121.2 innings) this season. He'll look to get into the win column for the first time since May 22 in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to come next weekend at home against the Cardinals. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Idle against left-hander
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:57 AM
Pinango is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pinango will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Red Sox send a southpaw starter (Ranger Suarez) to the hill for the finale. Davis Schneider will receive the nod in left field Sunday, but Pinango should hold down the strong side of a platoon at the position until the Blue Jays get Jesus Sanchez (ankle) back from the injured list. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Three hits, stolen base in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:26 PM
Clement went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Clement was a tough out all game, highlighted by an RBI double in the third inning. The 30-year-old has posted four multi-hit efforts in nine contests to open the second half, though this was just his first RBI during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .298/.323/.425 with eight homers, 33 RBI, 46 runs scored and four steals across 412 plate appearances. |
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George Springer George Springer Goes deep in win
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:21 PM
Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Springer singled in the second inning before breaking the game open with a three-run blast in the third. It continued a hot stretch for the 36-year-old, who posted a 1.121 OPS in the second half of 2025 and owns a .963 mark with two homers and eight RBI through eight games since returning from this year's All-Star break. On the season, he's slashing .229/.312/.396 with 11 homers, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored and seven steals across 327 plate appearances. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Tosses complete-game shutout
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:10 PM
Cease (7-5) earned the win against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out 12 over nine scoreless innings.
Analysis: Cease threw a career-high 120 pitches en route to his third career complete game, shutting out the Red Sox and allowing just one hit for the second time in his past three starts. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, he joins Nolan Ryan as just the second pitcher in the modern era to allow no more than one hit while going at least eight innings and striking out 10 or more batters in consecutive road outings. The 30-year-old has now logged four straight quality starts in July, allowing only three earned runs while recording 39 punchouts during that stretch. He'll take a 2.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 167:48 K:BB across 113.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Cardinals next weekend. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk On bench Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 12:58 PM
Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kirk has notched a base hit in each of his last four games, but the Blue Jays will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's contest and instead start Brandon Valenzuela at catcher. |
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