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The Blue Jays claimed righty Matt Waldron off waivers from the Padres, the team announced Wednesday. Lefty Patrick Corbin was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot. Waldron, 30 next month, is out of minor league options, meaning he’ll jump right onto Toronto’s active roster. […]
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Trey Yesavage has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation. The club also optioned right-hander Chad Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo. Righties Lazaro Estrada and Chase Lee have been recalled in corresponding moves. Yesavage started last night’s game against the Astros but only lasted two innings. […]
The Toronto Blue Jays recently had a busy MLB trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. Although veteran and fan favorite George Springer remains on the team, it was a sign of just how disappointing things have been for the Blue Jays this year on the […] The post Trey Yesavage heading to IL deals another setback amid Blue Jays’ disappointing season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
I almost forgot that there was an afternoon game. It’s a busy day. I’m going to post this early, so I don’t forget to. There were a couple of roster moves: Also Vlad is getting the day off. He looked like he was dealing with pain yesterday. They say it is just a day off, […]
TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (59-56) will host the Toronto Blue Jays (53-61) today for a matinee rubber game in the finale of their three-game series in Houston. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.42 ERA) will get the start for the Astros today opposite the Blue Jays and RHP Jameson Taillon (2-6, 5.92 […]
The Chicago Cubs finalized Kevin Gausman’s debut plan Wednesday after acquiring the veteran starter from the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade strengthens Chicago’s rotation, with Gausman scheduled to debut Friday against the Kansas City Royals. The Cubs landed the veteran righty on Sunday in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. The deal brought […] The post Kevin Gausman gets 100% real on trade, receives Cubs debut date appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, as they look to make a playoff push. The Cubs added Clay Holmes from the New York Mets and Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays to bolster their rotation. Holmes has not pitched since May 15, after he suffered a fractured right fibula on […] The post Cubs pitcher Clay Holmes’ expected injury return date after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, among other moves. The flurry of transactions came amid what has been a very disappointing year for the Blue Jays, who look poised to miss the playoffs after making it to Game […] The post How Blue Jays’ John Schneider feels about George Springer not being traded appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Today marks John Olerud’s 58th birthday. John Olerud, born in Seattle, Washington, followed his father’s path—his father also named John—who played catcher for Washington State University and reached Triple-A in professional baseball. Olerud Jr. was picked by the Blue Jays in the third round of the 1989 draft out of Washington State, where he stood […]
And other things fans can tell themselves to feel better about the baseball situation in Los Angeles
The veteran right-hander departed Toronto a fan favorite, and for good reason.
One of the commenters on the Daulton Varsho lab asked if I would do a lab on Trevor Larnach. Usually, I don’t pay much attention to what hasn’t been done, but multiple reports have now indicated that a deal was in place to send Bryan Abreu to the Twins in exchange for Larnach. According to […]
ROS outlooks for Ramos, Varsho, Nootbaar, Ward, Adell and Thomas Source
Blue Jays 2 Astros 7 Not a good night. The Jays lost the game and Trey Yesavage came out the game with, what the Jays are calling left knee discomfort. It looked like more than discomfort. He was warming up for the third inning, and his left knee seemed to buckle on two warm up […]
Regardless of how the remainder of the season unfurls, the Toronto Blue Jays want to see potential franchise pillar Trey Yesavage pile up innings and build strength for the 2027 campaign. He has struggled to maintain momentum this summer, however, and the latest setback could further complicate his rest-of-year objectives. The right-handed starting pitcher exited […] The post Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage suffers apparent injury scare vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The right-hander only pitched two innings against the Astros
In what was a chaotic trade deadline for the franchise, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher Jose Soriano in a deal with the Los Angeles Angeles. Now, Soriano is preparing for life in Toronto. The right-hander is excited for his future with the Blue Jays. But his time with the Angels will always hold […] The post Blue Jays’ Jose Soriano makes emotional admission after trade from Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game Two of three with the Astros. Another win would be nice. Trey Yesavage is coming off a good start against the Nationals. Hayden Wesneski is making his second start of the season. He went 5.2 in his first start, getting the win, despite giving up three runs. Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS ASTROS Nathan Lukes […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (58-56), who had their six-game winning streak snapped last night, will look to begin a new streak tonight in the middle game of their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (53-60). RHP Hayden Wesneski (1-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his second Major league start of the season in […]
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti in a trade with the Houston Astros on Monday. Toronto had to move outfielder Daulton Varsho to make the deal happen, but Arrighetti is a young pitcher who has displayed signs of promise. The Blue Jays happen to be playing the Astros in Houston at the […] The post Why Blue Jays’ Spencer Arrighetti won’t face Astros after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
We can’t go a day without a roster move. And the Jays are going with a six man rotation with Soriano and Taillon added to the rotation. Our starters for the next few days: There is a note that Kevin Gausman will be making his first start for the Cubs against the Royals. Did they […]
Orioles and Blue Jays fans seemed way too happy to give their underperforming pitchers to the Twins.
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The Los Angeles Angels were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline. They traded Jose Soriano to the Toronto Blue Jays, Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians, and Logan O’Hoppe to the Texas Rangers, among other players. The Angels’ moves at the deadline have earned praise, as they brought in plenty of prospects. One player who […] The post Angels DFA Jorge Soler after not trading him before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
43 Years Ago Today On this day at Exhibition Stadium, Dave Winfield accidentally threw a ball that struck and killed a seagull during a game. At first glance, it sounds like the setup for a joke. During the bottom of the fifth inning, Winfield tossed his warm-up ball toward the dugout, inadvertently hitting a seagull […]