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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Homers in return
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:32 PM
McAdoo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: In his first major-league game since June 19, McAdoo broke a scoreless tie with a solo blast off Sonny Gray in the fifth inning. He also drew a walk in the sixth and was lifted for Ernie Clement as a defensive replacement in the eighth. The 24-year-old has gone just 5-for-27 with two homers in nine games with the Blue Jays but posted a solid .832 OPS with 16 homers and 12 steals across 385 plate appearances with Triple-A Buffalo this season. |
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Louis Varland Louis Varland Earns 25th save
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:13 PM
Varland earned the save in Monday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Varland was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a leadoff double to close the door. The 28-year-old has posted just one clean outing in five August appearances, but he's still managed a save and two wins during that stretch. On the season, he's 25-for-26 in save opportunities while boasting a 1.31 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 76:17 K:BB across 61.2 innings. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Diagnosed with forearm discomfort
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:32 PM
Taillon left Monday's start against Boston with right forearm discomfort, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Analysis: Taillon appeared to be in some sort of discomfort after completing his fourth inning of work, and the club revealed shortly after that his departure was related to a forearm issue. He'll presumably be sent for further testing over the next few days to determine next steps. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Exits with apparent injury
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:26 PM
Taillon exited Monday's start against the Red Sox with an apparent injury, Thomas Hall of MLB.com reports. He allowed one hit and three walks while striking out three over four scoreless innings before departing.
Analysis: Taillon made it through four innings unscathed, but as Hall notes, he made a motion to the Toronto training staff after wrapping up his fourth inning of work and was promptly removed. It's also worth noting that the right-hander's velocity noticeably dipped in the top of the fourth inning prior to his exit. Taillon can be considered day-to-day until the team has more information to share. |
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Luis Urias Luis Urias Shut down for two weeks
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:51 PM
Urias (quadriceps) will be shut down for the next two weeks, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Urias landed on the 10-day injured list last Friday with a right quad strain, and he's looking at a fairly lengthy absence. The infielder will need time to ramp things back up following a two-week shutdown period and should eventually require a rehab assignment, likely putting him on the shelf for at least a month or so. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:45 PM
Arrighetti has been diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma in his right foot but is aiming to pitch through the issue, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Morton's Neuroma is a buildup of skin in the foot that leads to nerve problems. Arrighetti had to be pulled off his rehab assignment last week after the foot issue flared up, but the hurler is hopeful ongoing treatment will allow him to pitch through the injury. It's unclear when Arrighetti -- who was acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline for Daulton Varsho -- might be ready to resume his rehab assignment. |
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Myles Straw Myles Straw Fading back into reserve role
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:35 PM
Straw is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: With George Springer (shoulder) returning to action Monday and with trade-deadline pickup Brett Bateman having settled in as the main replacement in center field for the departed Daulton Varsho, Straw looks poised to serve as a fourth outfielder for Toronto. Straw had started in eight of the Blue Jays' first nine games of August, going 7-for-32 (.219 average) with four doubles, one triple, one walk, one stolen base, four runs and one RBI. |
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Kazuma Okamoto Kazuma Okamoto Scratched Monday with bruised knee
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Blue Jays scratched Okamoto from the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox due to a left knee contusion.
Analysis: Toronto called up utility player Charles McAdoo from Triple-A Buffalo as part of a flurry of roster moves Monday, and he'll wind up stepping into the starting nine at third base in place of the banged-up Okamoto. Though the bruised knee is likely causing Okamoto discomfort, he should avoid a trip to the injured list so long as he's not dealing with any sort of sprain or structural damage. Okamoto continues to lead the Blue Jays in home runs (24), RBI (70) and runs (61), but his season average has dropped 14 points since the All-Star break down to .225 while he's struck out at a 32.3 percent clip in the second half. |
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Outrighted to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Blue Jays outrighted Martin to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Though he's no longer part of the Blue Jays' 40-man roster, Martin will stay in the organization after clearing waiver. Martin has slashed .280/.408/.415 between the Double- and Triple-A levels this season and is still looking to make his major-league debut. |
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Willie MacIver Willie MacIver Removed from 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Blue Jays designated MacIver for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Acquired from the Rangers in late April, MacIver didn't end up seeing any playing time at the big-league level with the Blue Jays during his time on the 40-man roster. The Blue Jays will expose the 29-year-old catcher to waivers after he produced a .270/.344/.459 slash line with seven home runs and four steals in 60 games at Triple-A Buffalo. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Loses spot on active roster
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:38 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Schneider has been unable to get on track this season, sporting an ugly .142/.295/.274 batting line across 61 contests with the big club. Charles McAdoo is absorbing Schneider's roster spot and could also slide into Schneider's slot as the short side of a platoon in left field. |
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Lazaro Estrada Lazaro Estrada Jettisoned to minors
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:34 PM
The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Estrada had pitched each of the last three days, so his spot on the roster will be filled by a fresh bullpen arm. The 27-year-old has permitted seven runs (six earned) with an 8:8 K:BB over 12 innings during his time with the big club in 2026. |
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Charles McAdoo Charles McAdoo Returns to majors
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:32 PM
The Blue Jays recalled McAdoo from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. He'll start at third base and bat seventh in the Blue Jays' series opener versus the Red Sox.
Analysis: Toronto optioned Davis Schneider to Triple-A to open up a spot on the active roster for McAdoo. Like Schneider before him, McAdoo protects to serve as a utility player and will likely see most of his playing time against left-handed pitching. McAdoo was previously up with the Blue Jays for about three weeks earlier this season, appearing in eight games while going 4-for-25 with one home run, three RBI and two runs. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Returns to big-league roster
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:31 PM
The Blue Jays selected Woods Richardson's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Woods Richardson was removed from the 40-man roster in late June, but he's earned another opportunity by logging a 1.65 ERA and 14:6 K:BB over 16.1 innings across his last four appearances with Buffalo. The righty will likely be used in a long relief role. |
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Ernie Clement Ernie Clement Exiting starting nine Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:28 PM
Clement is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Clement will head to the bench for the first time since June 24 and just the eighth time all season while the Blue Jays hand Josh Smith a start at second base in his stead. Despite being a mainstay in the Toronto lineup all season, Clement has delivered mediocre counting numbers (49 runs, 39 RBI, nine home runs and four steals). He continues to provide most of his fantasy value in the batting-average category, with his .284 mark good for 21st among all qualified hitters this season. |
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Alejandro Kirk Alejandro Kirk Taking seat Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:26 PM
Kirk is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kirk is receiving a routine day of rest during the series opener versus Boston. Brandon Valenzuela will grab the start at catcher and will bat ninth for the Blue Jays. |
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George Springer George Springer Checking back in lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:24 PM
Springer (shoulder) will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Springer will make his return to the starting nine after a tight left shoulder kept him on the bench for the Blue Jays' final two games of their weekend series in Philadelphia. The 36-year-old was able to make an appearance as a pinch runner in Saturday's 7-5 win in 11 innings, and the shoulder issue apparently is no longer inhibiting him at the plate either. |
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Returns to High-A rotation
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 12:59 PM
Guerra (elbow) has struck out five and allowed two runs on six hits and four walks across five innings in two starts since being reinstated from High-A Vancouver's 7-day injured list July 29.
Analysis: Guerra had been on the shelf for approximately seven weeks due to a right elbow strain. Over 14 starts for Vancouver on the season, Guerra has turned in a 3.20 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 78:29 K:BB in 59 innings. |
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Heading to High-A
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 12:19 PM
The Blue Jays promoted Parker from Single-A Dunedin to High-A Vancouver on Monday.
Analysis: The No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, Parker has lived up to his draft pedigree during his first season in the professional ranks and has cemented himself as one of the Blue Jays' top prospects in the process. He'll move up to Vancouver after displaying a strong all-around skill set during his time in the Florida State League, slashing .258/.388/.471 with 13 home runs and 22 stolen bases across 399 plate appearances. The 20-year-old shortstop's greatest challenge will be proving that he can keep his strikeouts in check as he climbs the minor-league ladder; he was punched out at a 24.8 percent clip during his time at Single-A. |
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Pitching again at Single-A
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 12:14 PM
Barriera (undisclosed) has struck out six and allowed five earned runs on five hits and five walks across four innings in two starts for Single-A Dunedin since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list July 29.
Analysis: Since entering the professional ranks as a first-round draft pick in 2022, Barriera has struggled to stay on the mound, notably missing most of the 2024 and 2025 seasons while recovering from a hybrid Tommy John and internal brace surgery and then fracturing his forearm last August. He's already had two separate stints on the IL in 2026 and hasn't been effective when available for Dunedin. Over 10 outings in the Florida State League, Barriera has submitted a 6.65 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB over 23 innings. |
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