Toronto Blue Jays
NEWS
12:58 PM - Dylan Cease (Tor) won't start Thursday against the White Sox after the game was postponed to Friday due to a forecast inclement weather in Chicago.
12:37 PM - Daulton Varsho (Tor) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
12:35 PM - Nathan Lukes (Tor) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
12:33 PM - Addison Barger (Tor) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
12:31 PM - Jose Berrios (Tor) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to face hitters Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
12:28 PM - Mason Fluharty (Tor) (knee) made relief appearances in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Athletics and Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Rockies, recording three outs and allowing no runs on one hit between the two outings.
12:25 PM - CJ Van Eyk (Tor) Eyk could be the pitcher called up to replace Cody Ponce (knee) in the big-league rotation, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
11:37 AM - Cody Ponce (Tor) will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday to determine whether he needs surgery to repair a sprained right ACL, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
6:37 PM - Lazaro Estrada (Tor) Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
6:25 PM - Cody Ponce (Tor) Blue Jays placed Ponce (knee) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
4:29 PM - Cody Ponce (Tor) (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained right ACL and is expected to miss "significant time," Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
3:41 PM - Alejandro Kirk (Tor) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
3:33 PM - Addison Barger (Tor) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
11:37 AM - George Springer (Tor) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to Colorado.
11:34 AM - Andres Gimenez (Tor) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Rockies.
11:32 AM - Davis Schneider (Tor) went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Rockies.
11:29 AM - Louie Varland (Tor) (0-1) took the loss Monday as the Blue Jays fell 14-5 to the Rockies, allowing an unearned run on two hits over 1.1 innings of relief. He struck out three without walking a batter.
7:53 PM - Cody Ponce (Tor) was carted off the field during the third inning of Monday's game against the Rockies due to an apparent right leg injury, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
4:51 PM - Shane Bieber (Tor) (elbow) will throw off a mound Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
4:32 PM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
4:29 PM - Yimi Garcia (Tor) (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
12:20 PM - Jesus Sanchez (Tor) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the A's.
12:14 PM - George Springer (Tor) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the A's.
12:08 PM - Dylan Cease (Tor) has more confidence in his changeup this season and seems committed to broadening his arsenal, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
4:35 PM - Eric Lauer (Tor) (1-0) earned the win against the Athletics on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
4:28 PM - Jeff Hoffman (Tor) earned the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Athletics, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
4:22 PM - Kazuma Okamoto (Tor) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.
2:05 PM - Andres Gimenez (Tor) went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's extra-innings win over the A's.
2:01 PM - Spencer Miles (Tor) (1-0) picked up the win Saturday against the A's, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless 11th inning.
1:56 PM - Daulton Varsho (Tor) went 2-for-4 with two walks, a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's extra-innings win over the A's.
12:15 PM - Nathan Lukes (Tor) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
12:10 PM - Alejandro Kirk (Tor) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
7:07 PM - Mason Fluharty (Tor) Jays manager John Schneider told reporters that Fluharty suffered a right knee contusion during Saturday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Athletics, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
11:42 AM - Ernie Clement (Tor) went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's win over the A's.
11:15 AM - Addison Barger (Tor) is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Athletics on Saturday.
3:10 PM - Jesus Sanchez (Tor) isn't part of the Blue Jays' starting nine for Friday's game against the Athletics.
2:06 PM - Jose Berrios (Tor) Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Thursday that Berrios (elbow) will throw off the mound before the end of this week, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
2:05 PM - Shane Bieber (Tor) Jays GM Ross Atkins said Thursday that Bieber (elbow) will throw off a mound this week, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
1:55 PM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Thursday that Yesavage's (shoulder) velocity "bumped back up" during a "very effective" appearance in a minor-league game Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
12:25 PM - Kazuma Okamoto (Tor) will be the Blue Jays' primary third baseman to begin the season, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
12:22 PM - Davis Schneider (Tor) has kept his spot on the Blue Jays' 26-man roster, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
12:19 PM - Tyler Heineman (Tor) has won a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
12:17 PM - Tyler Rogers (Tor) is expected to begin the season as one of the primary setup men for the Blue Jays ahead of closer Jeff Hoffman, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
12:12 PM - Spencer Miles (Tor) has claimed a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
12:06 PM - Brendon Little (Tor) has won a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
12:04 PM - Tommy Nance (Tor) has claimed a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen, Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star report.
4:28 PM - Leo Jimenez (Tor) Blue Jays designated Jimenez for assignment Wednesday.
4:27 PM - Angel Bastardo (Tor) Blue Jays designated Bastardo for assignment Wednesday.
4:24 PM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) Blue Jays placed Yesavage (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
4:24 PM - Chase Lee (Tor) Blue Jays optioned Lee to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.
4:22 PM - Anthony Santander (Tor) Blue Jays placed Santander (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
4:19 PM - Shane Bieber (Tor) Blue Jays placed Bieber (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
4:16 PM - Yimi Garcia (Tor) Blue Jays placed Garcia (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
4:15 PM - Jose Berrios (Tor) Blue Jays placed Berrios (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
12:30 PM - Angel Bastardo (Tor) won't be on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
12:24 PM - Nathan Lukes (Tor) has a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Rosie DiManno of The Toronto Star reports.
12:19 PM - Myles Straw (Tor) will be on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Rosie DiManno of The Toronto Star reports.
4:12 PM - Eloy Jimenez (Tor) Blue Jays reassigned Jimenez to minor-league camp Monday.
4:07 PM - Yariel Rodriguez (Tor) Blue Jays reassigned Rodriguez to minor-league camp Monday.
4:04 PM - Joe Mantiply (Tor) Blue Jays reassigned Mantiply to minor-league camp Monday.
4:00 PM - Jesse Hahn (Tor) Blue Jays reassigned Hahn to minor-league camp Monday.
3:57 PM - Josh Fleming (Tor) Blue Jays reassigned Fleming to minor-league camp Monday.
3:54 PM - Jorge Alcala (Tor) Blue Jays reassigned Alcala to minor-league camp Monday.
12:12 PM - Jesus Sanchez (Tor) went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
12:04 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Tor) went 2-for-2 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
12:01 PM - Dylan Cease (Tor) struck out six over five scoreless innings Sunday, allowing three hits and two walks in a Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
11:57 AM - Louie Varland (Tor) struck out one and gave up a solo home run to Carson Williams in an inning of relief during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
11:54 AM - Ernie Clement (Tor) went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
2:48 PM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) (shoulder) is scheduled to start a minor-league game Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
1:22 PM - Jake Bloss (Tor) Blue Jays optioned Bloss to Triple-A Buffalo on March 8.
1:00 PM - Andres Gimenez (Tor) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.
12:54 PM - Brandon Barriera (Tor) has been touching 98 mph this spring, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
4:01 PM - Lazaro Estrada (Tor) Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
12:40 PM - Max Scherzer (Tor) allowed two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He struck out three.
1:07 PM - Alejandro Kirk (Tor) has gone 0-for-9 with six strikeouts in three games since rejoining the Blue Jays following the WBC.
1:03 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Tor) went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
12:58 PM - Cody Ponce (Tor) allowed one hit over 5.2 scoreless innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out five without walking a batter.
12:50 PM - Lazaro Estrada (Tor) could begin the season on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
12:45 PM - Mason Fluharty (Tor) is a candidate to begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
12:41 PM - Braydon Fisher (Tor) is a candidate to begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
12:34 PM - Eric Lauer (Tor) is expected to begin the season in the Blue Jays' rotation with Trey Yesavage (shoulder) headed for the IL, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
11:05 AM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) will open the season on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
6:18 PM - Brandon Valenzuela (Tor) Blue Jays optioned Valenzuela to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of Athletic reports.
11:08 AM - Jose Berrios (Tor) was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow Wednesday and will not be ready for Opening Day, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
5:11 PM - Jonatan Clase (Tor) Blue Jays optioned Clase to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
10:29 AM - Daulton Varsho (Tor) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.
10:26 AM - Max Scherzer (Tor) gave up two hits and two walks over 4.2 scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. He struck out five.
12:03 PM - George Springer (Tor) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
12:00 PM - Daulton Varsho (Tor) went 3-for-3 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
11:51 AM - Yimi Garcia (Tor) (elbow) threw off a mound Saturday for the first time this spring, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
10:57 AM - Kevin Gausman (Tor) Blue Jays announced Saturday that Gausman will be the team's Opening Day starter against the Athletics on March 27.
11:21 AM - Shane Bieber (Tor) (forearm) will continue throwing from flat ground over the next several days and will be reevaluated late next week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
11:09 AM - Jose Berrios (Tor) will have an in-person visit with a doctor Tuesday to evaluate his elbow inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
11:32 AM - Eric Lauer (Tor) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out three.
11:23 AM - Jose Berrios (Tor) was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start against the Phillies on Thursday due to right elbow inflammation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
5:56 PM - Caleb Freeman (Tor) signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Monday.
11:10 AM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) is scheduled for a two-inning simulated game against minor leaguers Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
11:07 AM - Ricky Tiedemann (Tor) (elbow) resumed a throwing program Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
1:55 PM - Kevin Gausman (Tor) gave up three hits over 3.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's split-squad game against the Tigers. He struck out three without walking a batter.
11:11 AM - Max Scherzer (Tor) walked one and struck out one over four scoreless, no-hit innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
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