John Schneider says he hopes & expects Ernie Clement can be back in the lineup tomorrow. "Hurts in the moment for sure."
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really no need for Lukes to be so aggressive there with Jays down 2
Further Blue Jays updates: • Trey Yesavage is playing catch up to 75-90 ft in Fla. • Jays not currently planning to use off days to go to a 4-man rotation • Josh Smith running bases & hitting today … AAA rehab possible this wknd • Andrés Giménez doing better & back in lineup
Tomorrow will be bullpen game for Blue Jays. Arrighetti Thursday. Hope is Jameson Taillon can rejoin rotation after one more rehab start Friday
Yimi Garcia had thoracic outlet surgery per John Schneider
Shane Bieber will be shut down from throwing for two weeks. Per John Schneider the Blue Jays "don't have a timeframe yet, but definitely hopeful he'll be back" in 2026.
Yimi Garcia had thoracic outlet surgery per John Schneider
Tomorrow will be bullpen game for Blue Jays. Arrighetti Thursday. Hope is Jameson Taillon can rejoin rotation after one more rehab start.
Blue Jays pitching staff takes another hit. Shane Bieber goes on 15-day IL (right teres major inflammation, retroactive to August 21) Chad Dallas recalled. Active tonight.
Dylan Cease & the Art Gallery of Ontario have a collaboration debuting next week per the AGO. Cease's painting 'Eve of Toronto' will go on display in the gallery August 25. The AGO is also selling merch with proceeds supporting the gallery's charitable mission.
Mason Fluharty will start tonight vs. Yankees per Blue Jays
also... new At the Letters ep. talking Jays with Arden www.sportsnet.ca/podcasts/at-...
Blue Jays select lefty Brendan Cellucci. He’ll be active tonight. Matt Waldron DFA.
Lenyn Sosa cleared outright assignment waivers was reinstated from the 60-day IL, and has been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo per Blue Jays Simply put, he’s off the 40-man & in the minors now.
Brett Bateman said his experience at the MLB level with Blue Jays has been “unbelievable” “It feels like I've been here for a few years, honestly. That's what it feels like. The fans, the team, the org, they just have a bunch of trust in me like I've been here for a long time”
John Schneider says he’s hopeful Kazuma Okamoto will be in there tomorrow
For the second day in a row Kazuma Okamoto was removed from Blue Jays' lineup with a left knee contusion per team.
Jameson Taillon goes on the injured list but “nothing structural,” per John Schneider. “So that's good.” No throwing for 3-5 days for Taillon “and then hopefully get back into throwing, kind of see how he feels.” Jays rotation plans TBD.
Trey Yesavage had surgery on his meniscus per John Schneider. He’s considered week to week and could pitch again this season.
Jameson Taillon was removed from the game with right forearm discomfort per Blue Jays
Blue Jays haven't had an off day yet this month. Here's a look at their bullpen innings by day for the last week: Monday: 3.1 innings Tuesday: 6 Wednesday: 6 Thursday: 3.1 Friday: 4.1 Saturday: 5.2 Sunday: 5.2
Spencer Arrighetti has Morton's neuroma, a condition where skin builds up near a nerve in the foot and creates discomfort. “As far as timeline, we'll see. We're hoping he can pitch through it & feel better with treatment, but it's kind of a new one for me,” John Schneider said.
There’s no word yet on Trey Yesavage, who’s said to be meeting with doctors now
Kazuma Okamoto scratched & replaced by Charles McAdoo in Jays lineup tonight Okamoto recently fouled a ball off his knee and is considered day to day per John Schneider
Blue Jays moves: •Simeon Woods Richardson selected to roster •Charles McAdoo recalled •Lazaro Estrada optioned to Triple-A •Davis Schneider optioned to Triple-A •Rudy Martin Jr. cleared waivers; assigned to Triple-A •Willie MacIver DFA
Blue Jays claim knuckleballer Matt Waldron off waivers from the Padres per team. Patrick Corbin to the 60-day IL.
Trey Yesavage to the IL Chad Dallas optioned Lazaro Estrada and Chase Lee recalled
John Schneider described Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as “tight (and) tired” while adding that “nothing major” is impacting him. “He's obviously frustrated and it’s hot in here and we're playing a lot of games in a row coming up, so we'll just see how he is tomorrow offensively."