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Joey Loperfido Joey Loperfido Added to ALCS roster
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 6:21 PM
Loperfido was added to the Blue Jays' ACLS roster Thursday.
Analysis: Loperfido will take the place of Anthony Santander (back) on the active roster. Loperfido has yet to appear in a playoff game this season, and he's likely to serve primarily as a bench bat or defensive replacement. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Officially moved off roster
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 6:16 PM
Santander (back) was removed from the Blue Jays' ALCS roster due to injury Thursday.
Analysis: Santander was originally scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS, though he managed to start in Game 3. The back issue has apparently persisted, with Joey Loperfido now taking Santander's place on the roster. If the Blue Jays advance to the World Series, Santander will be ineligible to play. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Expected to depart ALCS roster
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 5:43 PM
The Blue Jays plan to remove Santander (back) from their ALCS roster, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Santander was scratched from the lineup ahead of Game 2 due to lower-back tightness, and renewed soreness will keep him from playing in Game 4 on Thursday as well. The Blue Jays are still in the process of determining the severity of the outfielder's injury, but the expectation is that he will be replaced on the postseason roster. His removal would also render him ineligible to play in the World Series, should Toronto advance, effectively ending his season. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Tapped for Game 5 start
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 5:11 PM
Gausman will start against the Mariners in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Gausman was able to record 17 outs in Game 1 before allowing Seattle to score a run and ended up given up two runs over 5.2 innings. Now sporting a 2.38 ERA through 11.1 frames in the postseason, he'll potentially be tasked with ensuring the series returns to Toronto. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Back on bench for Game 4
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 4:19 PM
Santander isn't in the lineup for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Mariners on Thursday.
Analysis: Santander rejoined the starting nine Wednesday after sitting out Game 2 due to lower-back tightness, but he'll now return to the bench Thursday after experiencing renewed stiffness in his back, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. Addison Barger will move to the outfield as a result, putting Ernie Clement at the hot corner and Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Returns to lineup for Game 3
Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 3:42 PM
Santander (back) will start in right field and bat cleanup in Wednesday's Game 3 of the ALCS versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Santander had to be scratched from the Game 2 lineup due to lower-back tightness, but he's feeling well enough to return to action Wednesday as the series moves to Seattle. The 30-year-old is 3-for-13 with two RBI and a 0:4 BB:K in four games this postseason. Santander hadn't previously hit higher than seventh in those four contests, but the Blue Jays are changing up their batting order a bit as they look to jumpstart their offense. |
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Shane Bieber Shane Bieber Drawing start for Game 3
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:56 PM
Bieber will start Wednesday's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Mariners, Nick Camino of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland reports.
Analysis: Bieber was unable to provide the Blue Jays with much stability during his last outing in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Yankees, surrendering three runs (two earned) over 2.2 innings of work. Toronto desperately needs Bieber to come through with a quality appearance in Seattle after dropping the first two games of the ALCS at home, though he'll likely be on a short leash considering the club can't afford to go down 3-0 in the series. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Hit with loss in ALCS Game 2
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 8:03 PM
Yesavage took the loss after allowing five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings during Monday night's Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Mariners.
Analysis: It's worth noting that two of the runs Yesavage was charged with came around to score after he'd been pulled from the matchup, but even with that in mind, he didn't have a sharp night on the bump. The rookie right-hander surrendered a three-run shot to Julio Rodriguez in the top of the first inning to immediately spot the opposition a three-run lead. Yesavage was removed in the top of the fifth after giving up an infield single and issuing an intentional walk, which was followed by a three-run home run by Jorge Polanco. Monday's showing certainly wasn't on the same level as Yesavage's dominant 11-strikeout showing during Game 2 of the ALDS, but he could get an opportunity to redeem himself later in the series if Toronto is able to steal a game or two in Seattle. |
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Davis Schneider Davis Schneider Enters lineup in left field
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 1:51 PM
Schneider will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's ALCS Game 2 against the Mariners, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: He's sliding into the lineup in place of Anthony Santander, who had to be scratched due to lower-back tightness. It will be the first start versus a righty this postseason for Schneider, who made two starts against lefties during the ALDS versus the Yankees. |
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Anthony Santander Anthony Santander Scratched with lower-back tightness
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 1:48 PM
Santander was scratched from the lineup for Monday's ALCS Game 2 versus the Mariners due to lower-back tightness, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Santander had been slated to start in left field and bat seventh, but a back issue will ultimately prevent him from doing so. It's not clear whether he will be available off the bench. Davis Schneider will enter the lineup as the left fielder and will hit eighth. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Likely on tap for Game 4 start
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 1:42 PM
Scherzer threw a bullpen session Monday, tentatively lining him up to start Game 4 of the ALCS versus the Mariners on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Both Scherzer and Chris Bassitt were added to the Blue Jays' ALCS roster after neither were included on the ALDS roster. It appears it will be Scherzer getting the nod over Bassitt as the fourth member of Toronto's ALCS rotation, although manager John Schneider has not yet confirmed it. Scherzer stumbled to the finish line with a 9.00 ERA over his final six regular-season starts. However, he had a 3.60 ERA and 56:15 K:BB over 60 frames covering his first 11 starts, and the Blue Jays will place faith in the 41-year-old's extensive postseason experience. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Back in lineup for Game 2
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 11:44 AM
Lukes (knee) will start in right field and bat second Monday in Game 2 of the ALCS versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Lukes had to be lifted from Game 1 on Sunday after fouling a ball off his right knee. X-rays and a CT scan came back negative, and the 31-year-old is feeling well enough to give it a go Monday as the Blue Jays look to even the series. |
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George Springer George Springer Goes deep in Game 1
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 11:12 PM
Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Analysis: Springer took Bryce Miller deep on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning, giving the Blue Jays an early 1-0 lead and accounting for the only offense in the game for Toronto. The outfielder has now gone 4-for-21 with two home runs, three RBI, and five runs scored over five games during the postseason. |
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Kevin Gausman Kevin Gausman Picks up tough-luck loss in Game 1
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:36 PM
Gausman was tagged with a loss after he pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk, while striking out five batters in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Analysis: Gausman was able to blank Seattle through 5.2 innings before Cal Raleigh launched a solo homer off the right-hander, ultimately knocking him off track. Gausman walked Julio Rodriguez, who was the following batter, and was then removed from the game. Rodriguez would later come around to score on a single from Jorge Polanco, accounting for the final tally on starting pitcher's line. Gausman will look to get another crack at the Mariners' lineup later in the series. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Avoids major injury
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:18 PM
Lukes (knee) underwent X-rays, which came back negative, during Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Analysis: Lukes exited the contest in the fourth inning after he fouled a ball of his right knee earlier in the game, but he appears to have avoided a major injury. The team is expected to see how the 31-year-old feels Monday, but manager John Schneider explained following Sunday's contest that Lukes will play in Game 2 if he's able, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Dealing with knee contusion
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:54 PM
Lukes was diagnosed with a right knee contusion Sunday and will undergo further evaluation.
Analysis: Lukes was forced out of Game 1 of the ALCS in the fourth inning after he fouled a ball off his right knee in the first frame. It's unclear how long he may be sidelined, but if he's forced to miss any action moving forward, Myles Straw may be asked to step into a starting role for Toronto. |
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Nathan Lukes Nathan Lukes Exits early Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 8:11 PM
Lukes (knee) exited Sunday's contest against the Mariners in the fourth inning, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis: Lukes fouled a ball off his right knee in the bottom of the first inning, ultimately drawing a walk in his first at-bat of the day. The 31-year-old was able to remain in the game for the time being, but Myles Straw ended up replacing him in right field in the top of the fourth. |
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Trey Yesavage Trey Yesavage Set to start Game 2
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 3:11 PM
Manager John Schneider announced that Yesavage will start Game 2 of the ALCS against the Mariners on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was available out of the bullpen for Game 4 of the ALDS versus the Yankees, but he wasn't utilized and will start Game 2 of the ALCS. Yesavage made his postseason debut against New York in Game 2 and delivered 5.1 scoreless and hitless innings while racking up 11 strikeouts. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt On roster for ALCS
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:25 AM
The Blue Jays added Bassitt (back) to the active roster for the ALCS against the Mariners, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander finished the regular season on the injured list due to back inflammation and wasn't included on Toronto's ALDS roster, but he's now ready to go. Bassitt pitched well as a back-end starter during the regular season with a 3.96 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 166:52 K:BB across 170.1 innings. but he may have a more flexible role for the postseason. Fellow starting pitcher Max Scherzer was also added to the active roster to face Seattle. |
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Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Added to roster for ALCS
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 10:09 AM
The Blue Jays included Scherzer on their roster for the ALCS against the Mariners, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis: Scherzer was left of the ALDS roster but is back for the championship series with Toronto needing some more length for the seven-game series. It remains to be seen if the 41-year-old will step into the Blue Jays' rotation or if he'll operate out of the bullpen versus Seattle. |
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