Toronto Blue Jays
AL East
Fri, Jun 2nd 8:21am EDT
By Chris Schommer
Jordan Romano allowed one hit and one walk, resulting in one earned run, while striking out one batter in one inning pitched.
Fantasy Impact: This marked his 13th save of the season, and he currently boasts a 3.27 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 4.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 23 games pitched.
Category: Game Recaps
Kevin Gausman was dominant on Thursday, allowing only five hits and two walks while striking out 11 batters over 6 2/3 innings pitched, earning his fourth win of the season.
Fantasy Impact: The Blue Jays beat the Brewers 3-1. Gausman's season-long stats continue to impress, with a 2.76 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 12.0 K/9 over 12 games started.
Category: Game Recaps
Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, his eighth of the season, as the Blue Jays defeated the Brewers 3-1 on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: Chapman's blast in the fourth inning proved to be the difference in the game, as Toronto's pitching staff held Milwaukee to just one run. The third baseman has been a consistent contributor for the Blue Jays this season, with a .289 batting average and 30 RBI through 56 games played.
Category: Game Recaps
Bo Bichette went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the third inning, his 12th of the season, to help lead the Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory over the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact: The shortstop has been on a tear lately, hitting .375 with three homers and seven RBI over his last seven games. Bichette's season average now sits at .328 with 39 RBI and 34 runs scored through 57 games played.
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Manoah lasted just four innings, allowing three hits and three walks, resulting in two earned runs and a 1-6 record on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Manoah's 5.46 ERA and 1.77 WHIP through 12 games started continue to be a concern for the Blue Jays, who fell to the Brewers 4-2 on Wednesday. Despite recording two strikeouts, Manoah's inconsistent performances have left much to be desired for fantasy managers.
Category: Game Recaps
Veteran first baseman Bandon Belt is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Belt started Tuesday night's contest but was removed in the eighth inning with a stomach issue and will unsurprisingly sit out of Wednesday's contest. The 35-year-old started slow but busted out for a .333 batting average and a .940 OPS along with a massive 19.3% BB% -- albeit alongside a 32.5% K% -- in the month of May.
Category: Injury Updates
Kevin Kiermaier (back) is batting ninth and playing center field Wednesday vs the Brewers. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kiermaier missed three games due to a lower back injury but will make his return to the lineup Wednesday. He has had a great month of May, hitting .368/.413/.618, and will look to keep it rolling into June.
Category: Injury Updates
Kikuchi allowed three hits and five walks over five innings, resulting in two earned runs and four strikeouts in a 7-2 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact: While Kikuchi struggled with his command, he was able to limit the damage and pick up his sixth win of the season. His season-long numbers remain mediocre, with a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 11 starts.
Category: Game Recaps
Wed, May 31st 5:35am EDT
By Matthew Terelle
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a productive night at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored, helping the Blue Jays secure a 7-2 victory over the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact: Guerrero Jr. has been a consistent contributor for Toronto this season, boasting a .291 batting average, 35 RBI, and eight home runs through 52 games played.
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Jose Berrios had a solid outing on Sunday, allowing only four hits and five walks while striking out five batters over 5 2/3 innings pitched, as the Blue Jays topped the Twins 3-0.
Fantasy Impact: Berrios has been a reliable starter for the Blue Jays this season, with a 3.86 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 8.5 K/9 over 11 games started.
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Chris Bassitt struggled mightily on Saturday, surrendering seven earned runs on nine hits and two walks over just four innings pitched in a losing effort against the Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Despite striking out five batters, Bassitt was unable to keep the ball in the park, allowing three home runs in the contest. The Blue Jays ultimately fell to the Twins by a score of 9-7. Bassitt's season-long numbers remain solid, however, with a 3.80 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP over 11 starts.
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George Springer is back in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins Friday night. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Springer returns after sitting out for rest Thursday, patrolling right field and batting leadoff against the Twins Friday night.
Alejandro Kirk had a strong showing at the plate, collecting three hits in four at-bats, including no extra-base hits, and scoring one run, but it wasn't enough as the Blue Jays fell to the Rays 6-3.
Fantasy Impact: Despite the loss, Kirk's season-long batting average stands at .248 with two home runs and 12 RBI across 39 games played.
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Danny Jansen is set to get an MRI Thursday on his groin, per Blue Jays’ John Schneider. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The Jays will await the results of the MRI before making a potential roster move, which would likely be activating Tyler Heineman from the taxi squad. If Jansen only needs a few days, expect the Jays to turn to Daulton Varsho as the backup to Alejandro Kirk.
Category: Injury Updates
Toronto Blue Jays utility man Ernie Clement will get his first start with the club Wednesday against the Rays. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Clement made one trip to the plate late in last night's 20-1 blowout win after having his contract selected from Triple-A but gets the start on Wednesday. The 27-year-old certainly earned his promotion after hitting .328 with five homers, six stolen bases, and a .920 OPS across 35 contests with Triple-A Buffalo.
Zach Pop threw a bullpen session on Monday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Pop threw a two-inning simulation on Monday. He was placed on the IL in early May due to a right hamstring strain and remains without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
Tue, May 23rd 1:05pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Mitch White threw a bullpen session last Sunday and is tentatively scheduled to throw another one on Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: White was pulled from his rehab assignment as he continues to deal with right shoulder fatigue. He is expected to return to the Blue Jays at some point in June.
Category: Injury Updates
The Blue Jays placed Santiago Espinal on the 10-day injured list on Monday with right hamstring inflammation. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Toronto had hoped Espinal could avoid a trip to the IL after he suffered the injury over the weekend, but he will miss some time. The Blue Jays recalled Otto Lopez from Triple-A Buffalo as the corresponding move.
Category: Injury Updates
Whit Merrifield went 1-for-5 at the plate with no RBI, but he was able to score a run and steal a base in the Blue Jays' 6-5 victory over the Braves on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: The 34-year-old outfielder has been a consistent contributor for Toronto this season, with 12 stolen bases and a .281 batting average through 33 games played. While he hasn't shown much power with only one home run, Merrifield's speed and ability to get on base have made him a valuable asset for fantasy managers.
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Daulton Varsho contributed one hit, a solo home run, and one RBI to Toronto's 3-0 victory over Atlanta on Friday.
Fantasy Impact: In his 37 games played this season, Varsho has hit six home runs and has six stolen bases. He is slashing .234/.310/.416 and is a valuable fantasy asset so far this season.
Category: Game Recaps