Toronto Blue Jays

89-73
3rd in AL East
NEWS
Sat, Dec 09, 2023

8:16 PM - Payton Henry (TOR) signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Tue, Dec 05, 2023

12:06 PM - Andrew Bechtold (TOR) signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Dec. 1.

Wed, Nov 08, 2023

4:34 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) Jays general manager Ross Atkins said this week that Manoah (arm) has "earned the right to have a strong leg up" for an Opening Day rotation spot in 2024, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Nov 07, 2023

3:04 PM - Cam Eden (TOR) Blue Jays sent Eden outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Mon, Nov 06, 2023

6:10 PM - Mitch White (TOR) Blue Jays selected White's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

5:48 PM - Brendon Little (TOR) Blue Jays acquired Little from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for cash considerations and purchased his contract from Triple-A Buffalo, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:13 AM - Chad Green (TOR) Blue Jays exercised Green's two-year, $21 million option Monday, Kaitlyn McGrath of Athletic reports.

Tue, Oct 10, 2023

11:55 AM - Alek Manoah (TOR) Jays general manager Ross Atkins told reporters over the weekend that the injections Manoah was given in his right shoulder late in the season were initiated by the pitcher, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Wed, Oct 04, 2023

1:40 PM - Brandon Belt (TOR) is starting at designated hitter and batting second Wednesday in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Twins, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

2:32 PM - Chris Bassitt (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that while Bassitt is probably the leading candidate to start a potential Game 3 of the Wild Card Series, he's not locked in, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

1:58 PM - Jay Jackson (TOR) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

1:55 PM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is starting at second base and batting fifth for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card Series in Minnesota, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet Radio reports.

1:44 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's Wild Card Series opener against the Twins, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet Radio reports.

11:33 AM - Hyun Jin Ryu (TOR) is not on the Blue Jays' AL Wild Card Series roster, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Mon, Oct 02, 2023

5:20 PM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) will start Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series for the Blue Jays on Tuesday versus the Twins, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.

11:04 AM - Tyler Heineman (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays.

10:59 AM - Brandon Belt (TOR) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays.

10:41 AM - Wes Parsons (TOR) (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Rays after allowing nine runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings.

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

1:43 PM - Jay Jackson (TOR) was designated for assignment Sunday.

1:33 PM - Wes Parsons (TOR) contract was selected from Triple-A Buffalo and he will start Sunday's game against the Rays.

1:23 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

1:22 PM - George Springer (TOR) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

1:20 PM - Matt Chapman (TOR) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

1:19 PM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

1:13 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

10:35 AM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rays.

10:12 AM - Hyun Jin Ryu (TOR) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits over three innings against the Rays. He struck out one and did not issue any walks.

Sat, Sep 30, 2023

12:26 PM - Brandon Belt (TOR) will sit Saturday against the Rays.

11:12 AM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

11:09 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

11:03 AM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

10:49 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and three runs scored in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

10:45 AM - Bo Bichette (TOR) went 4-for-5 with a double, three runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

10:42 AM - Matt Chapman (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

10:38 AM - Brandon Belt (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

10:34 AM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) (11-6) picked up the win Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over five-plus innings in an 11-4 victory over the Rays. He struck out four.

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

4:47 PM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees.

Tue, Sep 26, 2023

4:50 PM - Davis Schneider (TOR) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

3:19 PM - Brandon Belt (TOR) (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:18 PM - Nate Pearson (TOR) was optioned to the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:17 PM - Spencer Horwitz (TOR) was optioned to the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:14 PM - Jay Jackson (TOR) was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sun, Sep 24, 2023

5:52 PM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on nine hits over four innings against Tampa Bay. He struck out seven.

4:36 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 2-for-5 with two homers in Sunday's win over the Rays.

12:40 PM - Davis Schneider (TOR) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

9:05 AM - Jordan Romano (TOR) (5-6) blew the save and took the loss Saturday as the Blue Jays were downed 7-6 by the Rays, giving up two runs on four hits in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

8:59 AM - Hyun Jin Ryu (TOR) came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rays, coughing up five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Sat, Sep 23, 2023

2:39 PM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) will hit the bench Saturday against the Rays.

Fri, Sep 22, 2023

4:34 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Friday against the Rays.

4:31 PM - Davis Schneider (TOR) isn't starting Friday against the Rays.

4:25 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) (knee) is starting at designated hitter and batting third Friday against Tampa Bay.

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

5:16 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) MRI on Guerrero's right knee showed no structural damage, and he might be available off the bench Thursday against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:46 PM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (finger) was cleared Thursday to begin mobility exercises with his surgically-repaired right hand, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:38 PM - Spencer Horwitz (TOR) is playing first base and batting sixth Thursday against the Yankees.

4:25 PM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

4:23 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) (knee) remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the Yankees.

3:12 PM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) (neck) is scheduled to start Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:03 AM - Alek Manoah (TOR) has officially been ruled out for the season after receiving multiple injections in his right arm in recent weeks, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:33 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (12-9) earned the win over the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing three hits and walking three batters over six scoreless innings. He struck out 10.

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

6:31 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Yankee Stadium.

6:27 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) was scratched from the lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees due to right knee discomfort, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

5:17 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

5:06 PM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is starting at second base and batting cleanup Wednesday against the Yankees.

4:59 PM - Davis Schneider (TOR) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

3:10 PM - Ernie Clement (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

3:07 PM - Mason McCoy (TOR) was designated for assignment Wednesday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

10:08 AM - Bo Bichette (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees.

10:04 AM - George Springer (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Yankees.

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

5:44 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.careports.

5:32 PM - Brandon Belt (TOR) (back) began a hitting progression Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

10:41 AM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Red Sox.

10:37 AM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (4-2) blew the save but was credited with the win in Sunday's victory over the Red Sox, giving up a solo home run to Rafael Devers and striking out two in the ninth inning.

10:30 AM - Chad Green (TOR) struck out two in a perfect 1.1 innings of relief Sunday to record his first hold of the season in a win over the Red Sox.

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

7:38 PM - Hyun Jin Ryu (TOR) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing six hits and two walks over 4.2 scoreless innings against Boston. He struck out two.

10:38 AM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.

10:35 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

9:04 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Red Sox. He also walked three times in the contest.

8:56 AM - Chris Bassitt (TOR) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over seven innings against Boston. He struck out five.

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

7:19 PM - Adam Cimber (TOR) (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

3:34 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

2:54 PM - Nate Pearson (TOR) was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

2:51 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:56 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.

8:52 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (11-9) took the loss Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and six walks over 4.2 innings against the Rangers. He struck out five.

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

4:22 PM - Ernie Clement (TOR) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

4:07 PM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday against Texas, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

3:59 PM - Nathan Lukes (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Lukes to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

3:56 PM - Matt Chapman (TOR) Blue Jays reinstated Chapman (finger) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

4:19 PM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

4:10 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

3:52 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) (groin) is starting in left field and batting fifth against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

4:45 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) who is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers, is dealing with left groin tightness, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:24 PM - Matt Chapman (TOR) (finger) hopes to return later this week, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:00 PM - Spencer Horwitz (TOR) is hitting cleanup Tuesday against the Rangers after Brandon Belt (back spasms) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

3:56 PM - Nathan Lukes (TOR) was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

3:54 PM - Brandon Belt (TOR) placed Belt on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with lumbar spine muscle spasms.

3:44 PM - Whit Merrifield (TOR) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers.

3:41 PM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers.

3:38 PM - Brandon Belt (TOR) (back) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers.

10:10 AM - Alek Manoah (TOR) is unlikely to pitch again this season, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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