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18 hours ago
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Blue Jays Receive Daulton Varsho News on Friday
Blue Jays Receive Daulton Varsho News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is the type of player who could give his team the final push it needs to secure a playoff spot if he takes the next step. Wisconsin native owns a career slash line of .224/.294/.420 after being drafted No. 68 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017. Advertisement However, Varsho has been a productive power hitter, as he notched 27 homers and 74 RBI for the Diamondbacks in 2022, along with 20 homers and 61 RBI for the Blue Jays in 2023. This year, he has eight homers and 20 RBI in just 24 games played. Toronto announced injury updates about Varsho and others before its matchup with Arizona on Friday, via Keegan Matheson. Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and left fielder Daulton Varsho (25)© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "Varsho (hamstring) should be in games early/mid next week, [Yimi] Garcia (shoulder) will likely pitch in a game Monday, [Bowden] Francis (shoulder) had a cortisone injection and won't throw for a few days, and [Anthony] Santander (shoulder) still isn't hitting," he reported. Advertisement Garcia is 0-2 with a 3.15 ERA over 21 appearances and has converted three of six save opportunities to go with six holds. Francis is 2-8 with a 6.05 ERA over 14 starts, and Santander is slashing .179/.273/.304 with six homers and 18 RBI over 50 games. Toronto is three games behind the New York Yankees for first place and a half-game behind the Tampa Bay Rays for second in the AL East. The team is 5-5 in its last 10 contests and occupies the AL's second Wild Card spot. Friday will start a three-game series between the Blue Jays and White Sox at the Rogers Centre. Related: Blue Jays Announce Two Changes After Loss to Diamondbacks Related: Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Myles Straw News Before Diamondbacks Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 days ago
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Blue Jays Announce Anthony Santander News Before Phillies Game
Blue Jays Announce Anthony Santander News Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Blue Jays enter Friday's rematch against the Philadelphia Phillies in top form, despite navigating a stretch beset by key injuries. Entering the series as the hottest team in the American League, Toronto is averaging 6.4 runs per game in its last 14 games and has won five straight series, even as several everyday players have missed time. Advertisement One of Toronto's prominent players who has spent time out of the lineup is Anthony Santander. The 30-year-old outfielder has not played a game since May 30 when he was placed on the 10‑day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. At the time, he was slashing just .179/.273/.304 with six home runs and a .577 OPS. Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Anthony Santander (25) with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27)© Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images On Friday, before the Phillies game, manager John Schneider provided an encouraging update: Santander has resumed 'light baseball activity,' including gentle throwing and some swings, but the club is being cautious—expecting his return timeline to trail Daulton Varsho's. "It's light catch, swinging a bit. I think he'll be a little bit longer than Varsho, to be honest with you," Schneider said via Keegan Matheson. Santander's season has been a struggle—far removed from his powerful output in Baltimore and hampered by inconsistency at the plate. A full recovery and return in top form would inject a needed power presence into the lineup and offer Toronto another veteran bat for the playoff push. Advertisement A healthy Santander this summer could be the spark the Blue Jays need to transform their current momentum into sustained contention. In the meantime, Toronto, currently second in the AL East with a 38-30 record, will hope to keep its momentum alive in Santander's absence. Related: Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement News After Leaving Cardinals Game Related: Max Scherzer Announcement Made After Blue Jays' Move for Ex-Phillies Pitcher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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09-06-2025
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Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho News After Leaving Athletics Game
Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho News After Leaving Athletics Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays and Athletics are playing the third of four-straight games at Rogers Centre on Saturday. Toronto took the first two games of this series from the A's in convincing fashion. Winning 12-0 on Thursday, the Blue Jays followed that with an 11-7 victory on Friday. Advertisement Looking to make it a third straight win over the Athletics and fourth straight overall, Toronto fell in an early 3-0 hole on Saturday before rallying to score four in the bottom of the first, adding a run in each of the next to innings to lead 6-5 after three. One early contributor was outfielder Daulton Varsho who walked, doubled and scored. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5)© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images One of MLB's best defensive outfielders, Varsho has contributed offensively this season as well. His .783 OPS is a career-high and he has 20 RBIs in just 24 games. Unfortunately for he and the Blue Jays, an apparent leg injury forced his exit on Saturday. Advertisement Shortly after Varsho was removed the Blue Jays announced an official update, revealing Varsho exited due to left hamstring discomfort. Injuries have cost Varsho time already this season. The 2024 Gold Glove Award winner missed time earlier in the year due to right shoulder surgery recovery, but has returned in good form. Saturday's injury is obviously unrelated to Varsho's shoulder injury, but presents a problem for the Blue Jays if it forces him to miss an extended time. Not only will the team miss his Gold Glove defense, but the left-handed hitter has been among the team's best run producers since returning. Advertisement Related: Blue Jays Make Historic Bo Bichette Announcement on Saturday Related: Blue Jays Announce Move After Max Scherzer News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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09-06-2025
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Blue Jays Receive Major Daulton Varsho News
Blue Jays Receive Major Daulton Varsho News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays are riding a wave of momentum, having secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 6-4 comeback win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. This impressive stretch has improved their record to 34-29, placing them third in the AL East. The team's resurgence is largely attributed to a revitalized offense, with key contributions from players like George Springer and Addison Barger, who both homered in the recent game. Advertisement The Blue Jays aim to extend their winning streak in the second game of the series against the Twins on Saturday. Kevin Gausman (5-4, 3.82 ERA) is set to take the mound for Toronto, facing off against Minnesota's Chris Paddack (2-5, 3.58 ERA). The Twins, also holding a 34-29 record, will be looking to rebound and maintain their position in the AL Central. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5)© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Amid this successful run, the Blue Jays have been managing without key outfielder Daulton Varsho, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Varsho sustained the injury while attempting to stretch a hit into a triple during a game against the Athletics. Despite this setback, there is positive news: Varsho has begun baseball activities at the team's complex in Dunedin, Florida. He is currently hitting in the batting cages and playing catch, though he has not yet resumed running. While there is no definitive timeline for Varsho's return, his progress is encouraging. His return would bolster the Blue Jays' lineup, as he is tied with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer for the team lead with eight home runs, despite playing in only 24 of the team's 58 games this season. As Toronto continues its push in the standings, getting Varsho back to full strength could be a significant boost for the team's aspirations. Advertisement Related: Blue Jays Facing Backlash After Announcement Before Phillies Game Related: Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho News After Leaving Athletics Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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02-06-2025
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Blue Jays Make Move After Andres Gimenez News
Blue Jays Make Move After Andres Gimenez News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have been in hot form offensively in their series against the Athletics. On Thursday, they dominated with a 12-0 shutout, followed up on Friday with an 11-7 win. Ernie Clement and Addison Barger each contributed solo home runs, while Myles Straw went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, helping the team move above the .500 mark for the first time since April 21. Advertisement Staying hot, the Blue Jays added a 8-7 victory on Saturday to make it four straight wins overall. These victories have been achieved without the presence of second baseman Andres Gimenez, who has been sidelined since May 7 due to a right quadriceps strain. Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (0)© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images His absence has been felt, particularly in the infield defense and base running departments. While players like Ernie Clement have stepped up admirably, the team has missed Gimenez's Gold Glove defense and other contributions. On Saturday, Keegan Matheson reported that Gimenez is set to play in rehab games this weekend with Single-A Dunedin, indicating a likely activation for Tuesday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. While this is good news for the Blue Jays, it means Gimenez is still not yet ready to join the big league club, which is why a separate move was made on Sunday. After placing Daulton Varsho on the injured list and optioning Easton Lucas, Toronto recalled Davis Schneider who is starting in Gimenez's usual spot at second base in the series finale against the A's. Advertisement Had Gimenez been able to return, perhaps Toronto would have gone a different direction with this move, but for now it is Schneider rejoining the club. Before his injury, Giménez was batting .195 with three home runs and 10 RBIs. His defense and base running skills have been crucial to the Blue Jays' this year, contributing to a 0.9 bWAR. Gimenez's return is expected to improve the team's infield stability and add depth to the lineup as they continue their push in the AL East standings. With the offense clicking and the looming return of Gimenez, Toronto appears to be on the right path as it approaches a challenging series against the 36-win Phillies, one of the league's best teams. Advertisement Related: Blue Jays Announce Bad News After Historic Win Over Athletics Related: Blue Jays Make MLB History in Win Over Athletics This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
