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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 12:09 PM
Gimenez (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Gimenez will miss a second consecutive start Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury during Thursday's contest against the Rays. While he continues to recover, Ernie Clement will shift over to shortstop, giving Charles McAdoo a start at second base. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Sent back to minors
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:53 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Just one day after joining the major-league roster, Schneider will be sent back to Triple-A to make room for Vladimir Guerrero (concussion), who returned from the injured list in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old has slashed just .142/.295/.274 across 140 plate appearances in the majors this season, but boasts an .894 OPS at Buffalo. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Activated from IL
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Blue Jays reinstated Guerrero (concussion) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Guerrero cleared concussion protocol Thursday, and after going 1-for-1 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored during a tune-up game at Single-A, he'll return to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game against the Yankees. Davis Schneider was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Three hits in return to lineup
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 7:41 AM
Bateman went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Returning to the lineup in the leadoff spot after sitting out Thursday's contest in Tampa Bay due to a minor hamstring issue, Bateman's legs looked to be 100 percent as he doubled to lead off the fifth inning, then delivered his first big-league triple in the seventh. The 24-year-old has adapted to the majors quickly, collecting multiple hits in six of his last 10 games while putting together a .333/.348/.422 slash line over that stretch with one steal, three runs and four RBI. If Bateman continues to feature near the top of the order -- he's hit first or second in all but one of his starts for Toronto so far -- his combination of speed and on-base skills should result in more production. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Shaky in Jays debut
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 7:34 AM
Arrighetti (7-6) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over 3.1 innings of relief as the Blue Jays fell 3-1 to the Yankees. He struck out four.
Analysis: Mason Fluharty couldn't get through the first inning as the opener, walking two batters in two-thirds of an inning, so Arrighetti was put in a tough spot right away as the bulk reliever in his Blue Jays debut. While the former Astro was able to escape that jam by striking out George Lombard, he ran into trouble of his own in the second after a leadoff walk. Arrighetti got lifted after 61 pitches (37 strikes), a small step up in workload from his final rehab start Sunday, but even after he gets fully stretched out he'll be tough to rely upon on fantasy rosters as he pitches through a nerve issue in his right foot. He's set to make his next outing, either as a bulk reliever or traditional starter, at home next week against the Royals. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Out of lineup Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:06 PM
Gimenez (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees.
Analysis: Gimenez was pulled from Thursday's game with a right hamstring injury and remains day-to-day for Toronto. With Josh Smith now nursing a hamstring injury of his own, the Blue Jays are starting Ernie Clement at shortstop and Charles McAdoo at second base Friday. |
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Brett Bateman Brett Bateman Back in action Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:04 PM
Bateman (hamstring) is leading off and playing center field Friday against the Yankees.
Analysis: Bateman was removed from Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness and sat out Thursday's contest against the Rays. Through his first 51 plate appearances in the big leagues, Bateman is slashing .271/.314/.313 with two doubles, four RBI, four runs scored, one stolen base and a 3:10 BB:K. He's played above-average defense in center field. |
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Josh Smith Josh Smith Sent to IL with hamstring inflammation
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:33 PM
The Blue Jays placed Smith on the 10-day injured list Friday with left hamstring inflammation.
Analysis: Smith started and played the entire game Wednesday against the Rays, so it's unclear when he injured his hamstring. The utility man is 7-for-28 at the plate with two homers, three RBI, eight runs scored, one stolen base and a 3:11 BB:K in 14 games with the Blue Jays. Davis Schneider has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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Sent back to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Cellucci to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Cellucci had his contract selected Wednesday but didn't appear in a game during his 48 hours with the big club, so his major-league debut will have to wait. He loses his spot on the 26-man roster to Spencer Arrighetti, who was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Back in big leagues
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Schneider was optioned to Triple-A 11 days ago but is back in the big leagues after Josh Smith was placed on the 10-day IL with left hamstring inflammation. Schneider has had a miserable season at the plate, slashing .142/.295/.274 with three homers, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored, one stolen base and a 25:47 BB:K across 140 plate appearances. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Activated from IL
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Blue Jays activated Arrighetti (foot) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: While Mason Fluharty is getting the start as the opener Friday against the Yankees, Arrighetti is expected to pitch as the bulk reliever. The right-hander has been shelved since July 24 and was acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline earlier this month in exchange for Daulton Varsho. Arrighetti owns a 4.60 ERA and 87:50 K:BB across 88 innings this season. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Launches 26th homer
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 10:03 AM
Okamoto went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Rays.
Analysis: Getting another start at first base and batting fifth with Vladimir Guerrero (concussion) on the shelf, Okamoto got the Blue Jays on the board by ripping an Ian Seymour slider into the left-field seats to lead off the second inning. Okamoto has hit safely in six straight games, collecting two doubles and two homers during that stretch, and in his first MLB campaign he's delivered a .230/.302/.440 slash line with 26 home runs and 74 RBI in 124 contests. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Clubs seventh homer
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 9:59 AM
Lukes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Rays.
Analysis: The 32-year-old outfielder led off the fifth inning by lofting an Ian Seymour changeup into the right-field seats, putting the Blue Jays in the lead for good. Lukes has been struggling overall in August, slashing .185/.206/.277 across 19 games with two of his seven homers on the season and six of his 24 RBI. |
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Daz Cameron Daz Cameron Belts first homer as Blue Jay
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 9:56 AM
Cameron went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Rays.
Analysis: Getting the start in left field and batting second, Cameron crushed a fifth-inning changeup that Ian Seymour left up in the zone, sending it an estimated 442 feet onto a catwalk in left field. It was the 29-year-old's first homer in three games since being added to the Blue Jays' roster. In 163 MLB games over parts of six seasons with four different clubs, the second-generation player has managed a .204/.261/.336 slash line with 12 home runs and 15 stolen bases. |
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Mason Fluharty Mason Fluharty Opening for Blue Jays on Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 8:22 AM
Fluharty will serve as the Blue Jays' opener in Friday's game against the Yankees, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Spencer Arrighetti (foot) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and work in bulk relief behind Fluharty, who has been been in a groove in August. Over 11 appearances on the month, Fluharty has tossed eight scoreless innings while yielding no hits and two walks. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Feels better, no MRI scheduled
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:35 PM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Gimenez had "good strength, good mobility" during testing of his right hamstring after Thursday's game versus the Rays, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gimenez was removed from Thursday's game when he tweaked his hamstring while attempting to beat out an infield single. The Blue Jays will wait to see how Gimenez feels Friday, but for now he is not scheduled to undergo an MRI. If Gimenez does ultimately have to miss time, Josh Smith and/or Charles McAdoo would be in line for more playing time. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Dazzles in fifth win
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:04 PM
Bieber (5-2) notched the win against Tampa Bay on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Bieber authored arguably his finest performance of the season so far, spinning seven innings of one-run ball versus the first-place Rays. The right-hander matched a season high in innings and registered a season-best seven punchouts, throwing at least 5.2 innings in his fourth straight start as well. Bieber will try to further improve on a 4.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 44:24 K:BB over 55.2 innings in his next scheduled appearance, which is projected to be a favorable home draw versus the Royals. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Lifted with hamstring injury
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 1:16 PM
Gimenez was removed from Thursday's game versus the Rays in the fourth inning with a right hamstring injury, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Gimenez was attempting to beat out an infield single in the top of the fourth inning when he tweaked his hamstring while running through the first-base bag. He walked off the field gingerly and did not take his position for the bottom of the frame. The Blue Jays should have more on Gimenez's status after the game, but it looked like an issue that could force a stint on the injured list. If that happens, Ernie Clement would likely take over at shortstop, with Josh Smith and/or Charles McAdoo handling second base. Gimenez went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases Thursday before exiting. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti On track to return Friday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 11:01 AM
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Arrighetti (foot) is "on track to pitch [Friday] if we need him," Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Arrighetti threw 3.2 innings and 50 pitches in a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, and he came out of a bullpen session Wednesday with no issues. While the right-hander appears in line to be part of Toronto's pitching plan Friday against the Yankees, it's unclear whether it will be a traditional start or in bulk relief. It will be Arrighetti's Blue Jays debut, as he was acquired via trade from the Astros after landing on the 15-day injured list in late July with Morton's neuroma in his right foot. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Clears concussion protocol
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 10:49 AM
Guerrero has cleared concussion protocol and will play a rehab game with Single-A Dunedin on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Guerrero went through a full on-field workout Wednesday and bounced back well, clearing the way for him to get in some at-bats in the minors Thursday. As long as he comes out of that contest with no setbacks, Vlad Jr. will be activated from the 7-day injured list when first eligible ahead of Saturday's game versus the Yankees. |
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