Toronto Blue Jays

Blue jays infielder Ernie Clement is on the bench for Monday's series opener with the Yankees. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Clement went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 5-0 win over the Rockies on Sunday but will begin a series with the rival Yankees on the bench Monday. He's off to a decent start to his 2024 season, hitting .265 with a homer alongside a .690 OPS across 36 trips to the plate.

Blue Jays utility player Davis Schneider is on the bench to start Monday's game against the Yankees. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Schneider went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 5-0 win over the Rockies on Sunday and will begin a series with the Yankees on the bench Monday. Despite the tough day Sunday, he is hitting .241 with two homers and an .850 OPS across 33 plate appearances on the season.

Joey Votto is doing some light hitting work but the team has no immediate plan for rehab game action. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Votto continues to rehab from a right ankle injury that he suffered in March. The veteran will likely need a lengthy rehab period before a decision will be made on where Votto will play for the Blue Jays.

In a game where the Toronto Blue Jays fell short against the Seattle Mariners with a 6-1 defeat, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. managed to be a silver lining by contributing with his bat, albeit in a losing effort.

Fantasy Impact: Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-4 at the plate, but that one hit was a home run, adding an RBI and a run scored to his season tally. Despite this effort, Guerrero Jr.'s season has been off to a rocky start, with a batting average lingering at .200 through 13 games. His power display against the Mariners marks his third home run of the season, offering a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers who have been awaiting a turnaround.

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Wes Parsons to Cleveland in exchange for international bonus pool money. (Source: Scott Mitchell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The exact amount was not disclosed. Parsons was designated for assignment by Toronto before he was traded. He'll likely head to Triple-A for the Guardians.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is not in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup Wednesday. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kiner-Falefa will get a day off as the Jays’ elect to start Ernie Clement at third base. Clement will bat eighth for Jays’ manager John Schneider.

Kevin Kiermaier is missing from the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kiermaier will receive the night off for general rest, with Daulton Varsho patrolling center field and batting ninth against the Mariners Tuesday.

Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis took the loss and lasted just three innings Sunday versus the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Francis wasn't terrible early but a Giancarlo Stanton grand slam ruined his afternoon. He allowed five earned runs on just two hits but also three walks against five strikeouts in his three innings of work and is up to a scary 12.96 ERA through two starts.

Daniel Vogelbach is in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the New York Yankees Saturday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vogelbach returns after receiving Friday’s contest off, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting fifth against the Yankees Saturday night.

The Blue Jays selected the contract of Brian Serven. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: This was the corresponding move to Toronto placing Danny Jansen on the injured list. Serven will open the season backing up Alejandro Kirk behind the plate.

The Blue Jays optioned Zach Pop to Triple-A Buffalo.

Fantasy Impact: Pop allowed 10 runs across 13 2/3 innings in the majors with Toronto last season. He'll open the season in Triple-A, but should get called up at some point in the year.

The Blue Jays have granted veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar his release. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Escobar was on a minors pact with the Blue Jays but was told he would not be making the team and was granted his release. The veteran hit just .219 with six homers across 309 plate appearances between the Mets and Angels in the 2023 season.

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded infielder Santiago Espinal to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Chris McElvain. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Espinal, a 2022 All-Star, struggled at the plate in the 2023 season. The 29-year-old hit .248 with just two homers and two stolen bases across 93 games in 2024. With the addition of Isiah Kiner-Falefa this offseason and the emergence of Davis Schneider, Espinal became expendable.

The Giants have acquired Otto Lopez from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. (Source: SFGiants on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lopez was designated for assignment by Toronto last week. He'll offer San Francisco some depth in the infield.

The New York Mets designated Tyler Heineman for assignment. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This move was made to make room for the signing of Adam Ottavino. He'll look to land with a new team through waivers where he'll provide some depth behind the plate.

Tim Mayza signed a one-year deal worth $3.59 million with the Blue Jays to avoid arbitration. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mayza posted a strong 1.52 ERA across 53 1/3 innings in the middle of the bullpen with Toronto last season. He should remain in a similar role.

Genesis Cabrera signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with the Blue Jays to avoid arbitration. (Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cabrera was traded from the Cardinals to Blue Jays last season. He should remain one of the top middle relievers for Toronto this season.

Hyun Jin Ryu told reporters he wants to sign with an MLB team this offseason. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ryu returned from Tommy John surgery this year, making 11 starts where he posted a 3.46 ERA on the mound. He should be able to generate some interest on the free agent market this offseason.

Matt Chapman said he is open to re-signing with the Blue Jays this offseason. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chapman added that he has not given much thought regarding free agency this offseason. He slashed .240/.330/.424 with the Blue Jays this year. Chapman should have some decent interest on the free agent market.

Brandon Belt said he is uncertain about his future following the Blue Jays loss against the Twins on Wednesday. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Belt said he is planning on talking with his family about his future before making a decision. Belt, who is hitting free agency this offseason, slashed .254/.369/.490 this year for Toronto with 19 home runs.