Toronto Blue Jays

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4th in AL East
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Thu, Apr 18, 2024

10:10 AM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on three hits in a third of an inning.

Wed, Apr 17, 2024

6:38 PM - Chad Green (TOR) (shoulder) was unavailable for Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Yankees, but head coach John Schneider hopes he'll be good to go Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

1:01 PM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

11:24 AM - Davis Schneider (TOR) will start at second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.

11:19 AM - Danny Jansen (TOR) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

8:04 AM - Ernie Clement (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

7:59 AM - Jordan Romano (TOR) gave up one run on one hit plus a hit by pitch in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Yankees.

7:52 AM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) (1-1) picked up the win Tuesday in a 5-4 victory over the Yankees, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out nine.

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

5:53 PM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

3:49 PM - Mitch White (TOR) was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

3:46 PM - Nate Pearson (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

3:44 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

3:44 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) Blue Jays reinstated Romano (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

10:54 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) is expected to move to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Yankees and will likely lose out on starts to Danny Jansen (wrist), who was reinstated from the injured list Monday, ESPN.com reports.

10:49 AM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (wrist) is expected to join the Toronto lineup and make his season debut in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, ESPN.com reports.

10:06 AM - George Springer (TOR) went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Yankees.

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

4:49 PM - Joey Votto (TOR) (ankle) has been hitting but there is no timetable for when he will play in games, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:45 PM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) will start Friday against the Padres, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:23 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) is likely to be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:20 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Romano (elbow) will be activated soon and will immediately regain his closer job, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

2:16 PM - Brian Serven (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Monday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

2:14 PM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Monday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

10:58 AM - Nate Pearson (TOR) struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Sunday during a 5-0 win over the Rockies.

10:54 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) went 2-for-2 with two walks in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

8:01 PM - Jose Berrios (TOR) (3-0) earned the win after he pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Colorado.

3:05 PM - Brandon Barriera (TOR) Dunedin placed Barriera (arm) on its 7-day injured list Tuesday.

2:54 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) struck out four and was charged with four earned runs on eight hits and one walk over 3.1 innings in his second minor-league rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Syracuse.

11:54 AM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

11:51 AM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Sat, Apr 13, 2024

11:25 AM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

11:21 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

11:17 AM - Justin Turner (TOR) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

11:12 AM - Paolo Espino (TOR) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

11:11 AM - Bo Bichette (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

11:09 AM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

11:05 AM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Fri, Apr 12, 2024

3:15 PM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) is with the Blue Jays in Toronto and will be officially recalled prior to Saturday's game versus the Rockies, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

12:41 PM - Tim Mayza (TOR) (0-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Mariners, giving up four runs (three earned) on one hit and two walks in one-third of an inning.

10:20 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-1 extra-innings loss to Seattle.

Wed, Apr 10, 2024

12:39 PM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

11:29 AM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

10:59 AM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

10:55 AM - George Springer (TOR) went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

10:51 AM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Tue, Apr 09, 2024

6:07 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) said he will make his next rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Buffalo, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

5:17 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

2:01 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and one run scored in Monday's 5-2 win against Seattle.

11:34 AM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Mariners.

10:48 AM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (wrist) is tracking toward a late-April return, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

10:43 AM - Jordan Romano (TOR) (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

10:03 AM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a run batted in and a steal during Monday's win over the Mariners.

9:51 AM - Jose Berrios (TOR) (2-0) picked up the win Monday, allowing four hits and a walk over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Mariners. He struck out six.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024

4:41 PM - Joey Votto (TOR) (ankle) began hitting off a tee at extended spring training over the weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:37 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:18 PM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

12:56 PM - Trevor Richards (TOR) walked two and struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief during Sunday's loss to the Yankees.

12:49 PM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) averaged 91.4 mph with his fastball during Saturday's loss to the Yankees, but the veteran right-hander isn't concerned, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Apr 07, 2024

4:07 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) retired only five of the 16 batters he faced in his rehab start Sunday for Single-A Dunedin while allowing seven runs (six earned) on five hits and four walks. He struck out two batters.

10:48 AM - Justin Turner (TOR) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

9:53 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing six runs (five earned) on four hits and two walks over 1.1 innings.

Sat, Apr 06, 2024

7:27 PM - Brandon Barriera (TOR) exited Saturday's start for Low-A Dunedin with an apparent left arm injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

5:32 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on Sunday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:26 PM - Daniel Vogelbach (TOR) will start as the designated hitter and bat fourth in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

4:22 PM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

4:09 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) (back) is starting in center field and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

11:06 AM - Ernie Clement (TOR) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Yankees.

11:00 AM - Yimi Garcia (TOR) (1-0) was credited with the win in Friday's victory over the Yankees, striking out one in 0.2 scoreless innings of relief.

Fri, Apr 05, 2024

5:14 PM - Chad Green (TOR) picked up the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Yankees, working around two hits in a scoreless ninth inning

5:04 PM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) (0-1) didn't factor into the decision Friday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out seven in 5.1 scoreless innings.

12:51 PM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is starting at second base and batting sixth Friday against the Yankees.

12:47 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Yankees due to lower-back tightness.

11:55 AM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (wrist) caught two live batting practice sessions and took batting practice on the field Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:52 AM - Jordan Romano (TOR) (elbow) threw his second bullpen session Thursday and is expected to throw live batting practice next, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:51 AM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:48 AM - Wes Parsons (TOR) Blue Jays designated Parsons for assignment Friday.

10:48 AM - Paolo Espino (TOR) Blue Jays selected Espino's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

10:35 AM - Davis Schneider (TOR) will start at second base and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Yankees.

10:32 AM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

3:49 AM - Chris Bassitt (TOR) (0-2) took the loss against Houston on Wednesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings.

Wed, Apr 03, 2024

6:26 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Single-A Dunedin, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

10:17 AM - Justin Turner (TOR) went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Astros.

Tue, Apr 02, 2024

6:34 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) (elbow) threw a successful side session Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

5:56 PM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) isn't in Toronto's lineup for Tuesday's game against Houston.

5:54 PM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

4:49 PM - Bo Bichette (TOR) (neck) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

1:53 PM - Genesis Cabrera (TOR) three-game suspension has been reduced to two games, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Mon, Apr 01, 2024

6:45 PM - Joey Votto (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider noted Monday that Votto (ankle) has started doing defensive work, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

6:36 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) threw another bullpen session Monday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

6:30 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Romano (elbow) is set to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

6:23 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Manoah (shoulder) will pitch a three-inning simulated game with minor leaguers Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

5:05 PM - Bo Bichette (TOR) (neck) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Houston.

11:11 AM - Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Rays.

11:07 AM - Mitch White (TOR) (1-0) picked up the win Sunday against the Rays, allowing just one walk over three scoreless, hitless relief innings without striking out a batter.

11:00 AM - Davis Schneider (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Rays.

Sun, Mar 31, 2024

12:45 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rays.

12:44 PM - Bo Bichette (TOR) was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay due to neck spasms.

12:08 PM - Genesis Cabrera (TOR) has been suspended three games and fined by MLB on Sunday for his role in an altercation Saturday against the Rays, though he'll remain available as he appeals the suspension, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sat, Mar 30, 2024

8:42 PM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) (0-1) took the loss to the Rays on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings.

7:09 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

2:56 PM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) will start Sunday's game against the Rays in Tampa Bay, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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