Toronto Blue Jays
AL East
Jose Berrios (2-3) took the loss Sunday against Philadelphia, allowing six runs on nine hits and a walk over 4.2 innings while striking out five. He yielded a run in the first and third innings, followed by two more in the fourth. His outing ended after he served up a two-run shot to Alec Bohm in the fifth.
Fantasy Impact: The right-hander now has a 3.81 ERA and a 76:33 K:BB ratio across 87.1 innings this season. Sunday's outing, in which he allowed six runs, was the third time in his 15 outings this year he has surrendered five or more runs. It came after a five-start stretch where he had posted a 1.76 ERA over 30.2 innings. Berrios is lined up for a home matchup with the White Sox next weekend.
Category: Game Recaps
Bowden Francis allowed two earned runs on one hit and three walks while striking out four over 3 2/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact: The right-hander has struggled to miss opposing bats, allowing three or more runs in five of his last eight starts for the Blue Jays. After yesterday’s performance, Francis now has a 6.05 ERA and 1.53 WHIP to go with a 2-8 record across 14 starts this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Sun, Jun 15th 7:48am EDT
By Chris Schommer
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Phillies, contributing one RBI and a double.
Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old continues a solid stretch at the plate, hitting .265 with 21 runs scored, four home runs, and 13 RBI over his last 30 games for the Blue Jays. After yesterday’s game, Guerrero Jr. holds a .278 batting average with 72 hits, 31 RBI, and eight home runs in 69 games this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Anthony Santander has yet to be cleared to resume hitting. (Source: Mitch Bannon on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The announcement was made by Blue Jays manager John Schneider. Santander has been sidelined since the end of May due to inflammation in his left shoulder. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
Max Scherzer is scheduled to make another rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. (Source: Mitch Bannon on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Scherzer will make at least one more rehab start after he made one on Friday. If all goes well, he could be activated from the injured list the following week.
Category: Injury Updates
Kevin Gausman allowed four earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven over five innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Gausman now has a 4.08 ERA and 1.07 WHIP to go with a 5-5 record across 14 starts this season. The veteran has 80 strikeouts over 81 2/3 innings of work on the year.
Category: Game Recaps
Ernie Clement is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Clement was forced out of Wednesday's game early with the injury. There should be a further update on his status ahead of Friday's series opener against the Phillies.
Category: Injury Updates
Eric Lauer allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings in Wednesday's victory against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Lauer now has a 2.37 ERA and 0.92 WHIP to go with a 2-1 record across three starts. The 30-year-old is currently not listed as a probable starter for the Blue Jays in their next two series.
Category: Game Recaps
Jeff Hoffman got the final out of a 10-9 win over the Cardinals to earn a save on Tuesday. Hoffman allowed one run on one hit in his appearance.
Fantasy Impact: Hoffman came on with runners and first and third and the Jays clinging to a two-run lead. He was able to close out the win, but not before coughing up a three-run homer to Willson Contreras. Hoffman now has 17 saves in 20 chances for Toronto this season.
Category: Game Recaps
Chris Bassitt gave up four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three across seven innings in the Blue Jays’ 10-9 win over the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact: It wasn’t a clean line, but Bassitt’s ability to pitch deep into the game helped save the bullpen in a high-scoring affair. He now owns a 3.70 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 78 strikeouts over 80.1 innings. While the ratios are slightly elevated, he remains a steady mid-rotation fantasy option, particularly in quality start formats.
Category: Game Recaps
Wed, Jun 11th 3:19pm EDT
By Nicholas Rodriguez
Andres Gimenez delivered a standout performance in the win against the Cardinals, going 2-for-5 with a home run and 4 RBI while scoring once.
Fantasy Impact: Gimenez is showing strong offensive momentum, riding a five-game hit streak and boasting a .318/.375/.500 slash line for June. As of Tuesday's game, his season totals stand at a .213 AVG, 14 RBI, and 4 home runs through 42 games.
Category: Game Recaps
Wed, Jun 11th 3:06pm EDT
By Nicholas Rodriguez
Alejandro Kirk went 3-for-5 in the win over the Cardinals, driving in two runs and scoring three times, including a home run.
Fantasy Impact: Kirk has been red-hot this series, posting seven hits in 10 at-bats with two home runs. After Tuesday's victory, he boasts a .323 AVG with 31 RBI and 63 hits over 54 games this season.
Category: Game Recaps
The Toronto Blue Jays placed Nathan Lukes on the 7-day IL on Wednesday with a concussion, retroactive to June 10. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Originally reported as neck discomfort, Lukes' injury has been confirmed as a concussion. While he is eligible for activation on June 17, his return timeline remains uncertain. Will Robertson has been added to the 26-man roster in a corresponding move.
Category: Injury Updates
The Blue Jays intend to call up OF prospect Will Robertson. (Source: Trevor Hahn on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Robertson has slashed .288/.408/.583 with 12 home runs in Triple-A this season. He should add depth in the outfield for Toronto.
Category: Transactions
Nick Sandlin is scheduled to make a rehab appearance on Tuesday for Triple-A Buffalo. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sandlin is continuing to work his way back from a lat injury. It remains unclear how many more rehab appearances he will need.
Category: Injury Updates
Ryan Burr is hopeful to return to throwing off the mound this week. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Burr is playing catch in Florida to open the week. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
Yimi Garcia is hopeful to return to throwing off the mound this week. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garcia is playing catch in Florida to open the week. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
Daulton Varsho has continued his "normal hitting" on the field and in the cage. (Source: Hazel Mae on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Varsho will continue to be monitored the rest of the week. He could play a couple of games with Triple-A Buffalo on a rehab assignment before he returns.
Category: Injury Updates
Jonatan Clase went 2-for-4 in win over the Cardinals with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Clase broke out of a four-game hitless streak with a strong performance Monday, collecting two hits and a solo home run. On the year, he owns a .226 with 6 RBI, one homer, and five runs scored through 19 games.
Category: Game Recaps
The Blue Jays recalled RHP Spencer Turnbull from Triple-A Buffalo.
Fantasy Impact: Turnbull struggled to the tune of a 7.13 ERA across five starts in Triple-A. He is expected to make a start on Wednesday on the road against the Cardinals. He likely won't be on the fantasy radar, but he could be a player to monitor in his first start.
Category: Transactions