Ben Nicholson-Smith

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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

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.

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”

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.

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.

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

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."