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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Overcomes hip injury
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 11:31 AM
Clement (hip) had been slated to start at shortstop and bat sixth Sunday against the Cubs before the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago.
Analysis: Clement was held out of the starting nine for the Blue Jays' previous two games due to left hip soreness, but the injury doesn't look as though it will be a concern for the infielder heading into Toronto's upcoming seven-game week. Before he had been in line to return to the lineup Sunday, Clement made an appearance off the bench in Saturday's 8-6 win, playing three innings at shortstop while going 0-for-2. |
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Dylan Cease Dylan Cease Game postponed Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 11:31 AM
Cease won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Cubs since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Cease has surrendered just one run with 18 strikeouts across his past two outings, but his next start will have to wait at least one day due to Mother Nature. The Blue Jays will presumably push their full rotation back a day coming off the postponement, which would line Cease up to start Monday's series opener versus the Astros in Toronto. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Goes yard in return to lineup
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:41 PM
Varsho went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Returning to the lineup after being out since June 9 due to a wrist issue, Varsho made a quick impact when he turned on a seventh-inning fastball from former teammate Trent Thornton and drove it down the right-field line, producing the Blue Jays' first runs of the game and sparking a wild late comeback. The long ball was Varsho's sixth in 65 games this season, to go along with a .256/.329/.419 slash line, five steals, 20 RBI and 28 runs. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Collects 15th save
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:34 PM
Varland struck out two over two scoreless innings of relief to record his 15th save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Cubs. He didn't allow a hit or a walk.
Analysis: With the Blue Jays ahead 8-5 in the eighth inning, Mason Fluharty loaded the bases with nobody out, forcing manager John Schneider to turn to his closer much earlier than he wanted. Varland did allow an inherited runner to score on a fielder's choice, but he escaped the jam with no further damage before working around his own throwing error in the ninth. Varland hadn't pitched since Wednesday, but his 28 pitches in this one represented his biggest workload since May 22, so Toronto will likely try to steer away from him in Sunday's contest. On the season, the right-hander sports a 0.86 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 57:11 K:BB through 42 innings, and he has yet to blow a save chance. |
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Patrick Corbin Patrick Corbin Bailed out in no-decision
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:27 PM
Corbin didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Cubs, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The veteran lefty needed 101 pitches (57 strikes) to record just 11 outs and left the mound with the Blue Jays in a 3-0 hole, but a late rally took Corbin off the hook for his fourth loss of the season. He's failed to complete four innings in any of his last three starts, but with Max Scherzer (back) once again on the IL, Toronto seems content to keep Corbin at the back of the rotation, albeit in a piggyback arrangement -- Lazaro Estrada worked 2.1 innings behind him Saturday, but Simeon Woods Richardson and Spencer Miles are also options to handle long relief assignments. Corbin will take a 4.73 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 47:23 K:BB through 64.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Rangers. |
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Luis Urias Luis Urias Traded to Toronto
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 6:10 PM
The Diamondbacks traded Urias to the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Urias, an eight-year MLB veteran, has played well this season at the Triple-A level in the Pacific Coast League (.939 OPS) and is expected to join Toronto's major-league squad after exercising an upward mobility clause in his contract. Zwelling notes Urias' low chase rates throughout his time in the majors, and Urias will now receive another big-league opportunity in his new organization at 29 years old. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Out of Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:30 PM
Pinango isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Pinango will retreat to the bench Saturday following his 0-for-4 performance Friday that included a pair of strikeouts. While he sits, Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho and Nathan Lukes will form Toronto's outfield trio. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:27 PM
Sanchez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's blowout loss, Sanchez will move to the bench Saturday while Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho and Nathan Lukes start across the outfield. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:24 PM
Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Kirk will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a couple of strikeouts during Friday's loss. Brandon Valenzuela will fill in as Toronto's catcher and bat fourth. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Idle Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:22 PM
Clement (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Clement will miss a second consecutive start Saturday due to hip soreness. The 30-year-old had been playing through his injury for a while prior to sitting out Friday's game, though he may have to spend time on the injured list if he doesn't rejoin the lineup within the next couple of days. Davis Schneider will start at second base and bat seventh Saturday. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:18 PM
Guerrero (back) will start at first base and bat third Saturday against the Cubs.
Analysis: Guerrero was forced out of Friday's game early due to a back injury, but it won't prevent him from missing a start. The 27-year-old has been trending downward since the beginning of June, slashing just .189/.241/.302 with six RBI and five runs scored across 14 games this month. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Officially returning Monday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:06 PM
Bieber (elbow) will return from the injured list to start Monday's game against Houston, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Manager John Schneider had previously hinted that Bieber would be coming off the injured list Monday, but the team wanted to see him throw one last bullpen session Saturday before making it official. The 31-year-old righty has made five rehab appearances across three affiliates since beginning his rehab assignment in late May, posting a 6.88 ERA and 1.88 WHIP with a 14:5 K:BB across 17 innings. He threw 80 pitches in five frames during his last appearance in the minors. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Back in minors
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:56 AM
The Blue Jays optioned Little to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: Little joined the big-league roster Friday, but he'll be sent right back to the minors after giving up four earned runs in one inning during Friday's blowout loss to the Cubs. Lazaro Estrada (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Reinstated from IL
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:53 AM
The Blue Jays reinstated Estrada (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Estrada has been on the shelf since April due to a right shoulder impingement. He was cleared to begin pitching in rehab games June 2 and has since allowed four earned runs in 9.2 innings across four appearances at Triple-A Buffalo. Now fully healthy, he'll presumably work as a long-relief option for the big club. Brendon Little was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move. |
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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Sent down to Triple-A
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:47 AM
The Blue Jays optioned McAdoo to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old will end up as the odd man out of a roster spot following Daulton Varsho's (wrist) return from the injured list. McAdoo went just 4-for-25 at the plate across eight games during his stint in the big leagues but could still return to the majors later this season if the Blue Jays run into problems with their infield depth. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Activated from IL
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 11:37 AM
The Blue Jays reinstated Varsho (wrist) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Varsho would "have to do a lot" in order to return from the IL by Saturday, but the 29-year-old appears to have passed all of the Jays' tests and will now rejoin the team without heading out on a rehab assignment. He'll reclaim his role as Toronto's primary center fielder, and Charles McAdoo will head back to Triple-A Buffalo to clear space on the 26-man roster. |
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George Springer George Springer June rebound continues
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 10:09 AM
Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: The veteran slugger provided the only offense for the Blue Jays in a 16-2 rout, bring home Andres Gimenez with a third-inning single before launching a solo shot off Ben Brown in the sixth. Springer has eight homers on the year, and three of them have come in the last seven games, a stretch in which he's batting .360 (9-for-25) with a double, three steals, five runs and seven RBI. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leaves Friday's game with injury
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Guerrero was removed from Friday's contest versus the Cubs in the sixth inning with an apparent back/side injury, Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Vlad Jr. popped out on the first pitch of the top of the sixth inning and immediately grabbed at his back/left side area before jogging slowly to first base. He was removed from the game prior to the bottom of the sixth. The Blue Jays should offer more on Guerrero's condition soon. He was hitless in three plate appearances before departing. |
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Brendon Little Brendon Little Rejoins big-league bullpen
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:42 PM
The Blue Jays recalled Little from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Little made the Opening Day roster but was sent down in early April after getting rocked for 11 runs (10 earned) over his first 3.2 innings. The 29-year-old appeared to get on track at Buffalo, authoring a 2.31 ERA and 32:19 K:BB across 23.1 frames. Little give the Blue Jays a second lefty in the bullpen alongside Mason Fluharty. |
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Chad Dallas Chad Dallas Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 12:39 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Analysis: Dallas was just recalled Wednesday and did not make an appearance during his time with the big club. He's being replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Brendon Little. |
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