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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Taking seat versus lefty
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:24 PM
Pinango is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Pinango went 4-for-16 with a solo home run and a walk while starting the past four games for Toronto, but he'll hit the bench Monday as the Yankees send a southpaw (Ryan Weathers) to the bump. Davis Schneider will replace Pinango in left field and bat ninth. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Heading to bench Monday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:22 PM
Gimenez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After making four consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Gimenez will hit the bench while southpaw Ryan Weathers takes the hill for New York. Lenyn Sosa will take Gimenez's spot in the starting nine, covering second base and batting cleanup while Ernie Clement shifts over to shortstop. |
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Jesus Sanchez Jesus Sanchez Idle against lefty
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:20 PM
Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After making four consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Sanchez will hit the bench while southpaw Ryan Weathers takes the hill for New York. Myles Straw will step in for Sanchez in right field and will bat seventh. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Throws bullpen session
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:20 PM
Scherzer (forearm/thumb/ankle) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Scherzer is working his way back from ankle, forearm and thumb issues and required cortisone injections to combat each of the latter two injuries. He will continue ramping up his throwing as his body allows, but a timeline for his return won't be available until he gets farther along. Scherzer has been sidelined since late April. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Stays hot in Sunday's win
Mon, May 18, 2026, 9:03 AM
Varsho went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Both extra-base hits came off Jack Flaherty as part of two-run frames from the Jays in the first and third innings. Varsho has found a groove in May, and over the last eight games he's batting .367 (11-for-30) with four XBH, one steal, six runs and six RBI. |
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Tyler Rogers Tyler Rogers Nabs rare save Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 6:23 PM
Rogers secured the save Sunday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on no hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Closer Louis Varland was presumably not available after throwing two innings in Saturday's extra-inning victory over Detroit, so it was Rogers who got the call to lock down the save for Toronto on Sunday. Rogers, who picked up his first save since 2024 on Sunday, has been a reliable high-leverage arm for the Blue Jays in 2026. The soft-throwing right-hander has logged seven holds over 21.1 frames, sporting a 1.69 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB. |
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Comes alive with homer
Sun, May 17, 2026, 6:17 PM
Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over Detroit.
Analysis: The All-Star first baseman broke out of a brutal slump, which saw him go 6-for-51 (.117) with zero extra-base hits to open the month of May prior to Sunday. That cold spell has dropped Guerrero's season OPS to a career-worst .754, so fantasy managers are hoping Sunday's performance helps him rediscover his power stroke. Through 168 at-bats overall, Guerrero is still hitting a strong .286 with three homers, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored and three stolen bases. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Bounces back in big way
Sun, May 17, 2026, 6:10 PM
Gausman (3-3) notched the win Sunday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on four hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: On the heels of giving up a season-worst seven runs in his last start, Gausman got himself right back on track Sunday. The 35-year-old right-hander scattered four singles on the afternoon, turning in his second scoreless outing of the campaign as well. It's worth noting Gausman's strikeout rate has declined since he fanned at least 10 in back-to-back appearances to open the year, as he's recorded fewer than six punchouts in eight consecutive starts. However, he's still set to take a strong 3.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 53:9 K:BB over 57.1 innings into his next scheduled outing versus Pittsburgh. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Getting breather Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:18 AM
Okamoto is out of Toronto's starting lineup versus the Tigers on Sunday.
Analysis: It's a rare rest day for Okamoto, who had started 44 of the Blue Jays' 45 games this season coming into Sunday. After beginning May with a 10-game hitting streak that included five homers, he's tailed off a bit of late, going 1-for-14 over his past four contests. Ernie Clement is starting at third base in Okamoto's stead Sunday. |
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George Springer George Springer Getting rest Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 10:13 AM
Springer is not starting Sunday's matchup versus Detroit.
Analysis: Springer is getting a breather after starting the previous five games. The veteran slugger has gone hitless over his past three contests and is batting just .143 through 11 contests in May. Vladimir Guerrero is getting a day off his feet as Toronto's DH on Sunday. |
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Adam Macko Adam Macko Summoned to majors
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:50 AM
Toronto recalled Macko from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Analysis: The Blue Jays needed to fill a bullpen spot with Tommy Nance (forearm) landing on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move. If Macko sees game action at any point during his call-up, he'll be making his MLB debut. The lefty has appeared in 13 games with Buffalo this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 18 innings. |
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Tommy Nance Tommy Nance Lands on IL
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Blue Jays placed Nance on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right forearm discomfort.
Analysis: Nance tossed a clean inning with one strikeout Saturday versus Detroit, but he appears to have come away from that outing with a sore forearm. The right-hander has been working primarily in low-leverage situations for Toronto, notching one hold while posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB over 21 innings spanning 20 appearances. Lefty reliever Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday to take Nance's spot in the big-league bullpen. |
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Yohendrick Pinango Yohendrick Pinango Belts first big-league homer
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:32 PM
Pinango went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Tigers.
Analysis: The rookie outfielder took Kyle Finnegan deep in the seventh inning to get the Blue Jays on the board, and give Pinango his first career homer in the majors. He's seeing regular playing time against right-handed pitching with Addison Barger (elbow) back on the IL, and through his first 15 games with Toronto he's slashing .364/.404/.477 with two doubles, three runs and seven RBI. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Nabs win in extras
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:28 PM
Varland (2-1) picked up the win in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Tigers, allowing two hits and striking out two over two scoreless innings.
Analysis: Entering a tie game in the ninth inning, Varland gave up a couple singles but prevented Detroit from walking it off, then the right-hander remained on the mound after Toronto pushed across a run in the top of the 10th. Varland has reeled off nine straight appearances without giving up an earned run, and on the season he sports a dazzling 0.38 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 34:9 K:BB over 23.2 innings while converting all five of his save chances since taking over as the Jays' closer. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Strong showing in bulk relief
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:22 PM
Miles didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Tigers, allowing two hits and two walks over 3.2 scoreless innings of relief. He struck out five.
Analysis: Entering the game as the bulk reliever following opener Mason Fluharty, Miles fired an efficient 56 pitches (36 strikes) in his longest outing in the majors so far. The rookie Rule 5 pick set a new career high in strikeouts as well, as the Blue Jays continue to stretch him out to fill a hole in their rotation. Miles will take a 2.55 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB through 24.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to be a tough test on the road next week in Yankee Stadium. |
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Jose Berrios Jose Berrios Slated for surgery
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:53 AM
Berrios will undergo surgery to repair his right elbow Wednesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: The primary focus of the procedure will be to repair the stress fracture in his elbow, though there is also concern about possible ligament damage. More will be known regarding his return timeline following the procedure, though ligament repair would likely rule him out for the remainder of the season. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Resting Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:52 AM
Clement isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Clement went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run during Friday's series opener, and he'll now step out of the lineup to give Lenyn Sosa a start at the keystone Saturday. |
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Brandon Valenzuela Brandon Valenzuela Idle Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:49 AM
Valenzuela isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Valenzuela will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 1-for-2 with a walk during Friday's series opener. Tyler Heineman will pick up a start behind the plate in Valenzuela's stead and bat ninth. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Quality start in no-decision Friday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:10 AM
Yesavage didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The 22-year-old right-hander delivered his first quality start of the season on 88 pitches (54 strikes) while racking up 19 swinging strikes. Yesavage has looked sharp since his belated season debut due to a shoulder impingement, and over four starts and 19.1 innings he sports a 1.40 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB. He faces a tough test in his next outing, which is set to come on the road next week in Yankee Stadium. |
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Spencer Miles Spencer Miles Slated for bulk relief Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:29 AM
Miles is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Mason Fluharty during Saturday's game in Detroit, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Toronto has a spot available in its rotation until the team gets one of its injured starters back from the shelf, and Miles looks to be the choice to fill the opening for the time being. When the fifth spot in the rotation last came up Sunday against the Angels, Miles made his first MLB start but was deployed as more of an opener in front of southpaw Eric Lauer, who covered five innings out of the bullpen. With Lauer having since been designated for assignment, Miles will be on tap to cover the bulk of the innings for Toronto while Fluharty likely works the first inning or two as an opener. Expect Miles to build on his workload from last Sunday, when he tossed 38 pitches over three shutout innings. |
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