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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) walks off the field after an apparent injury during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park

September 13, 2026

Blue Jays officially announce Trey Yesavage return

Trey Yesavage is set to pitch Wednesday with Triple-A Buffalo, John Schneider said.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Soriano (40) looks on as he walks back into the dugout in a game against the Athletics at the middle of the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 13, 2026

Blue Jays announce starting rotation for Tigers series

Jose Soriano opens another big series for the Blue Jays, this time against the Tigers.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (13) slides to score during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. M

September 13, 2026

Blue Jays reunion with beloved former outfielder now on the table

Lourdes Gurriel Jr., once a beloved Blue Jay, has been designated for assignment by Arizona.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) is taken out of the game by Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson (6) in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

September 13, 2026

Blue Jays expected to make offer to Mariners all-star pitcher

Logan Gilbert's durability could make him exactly what the Blue Jays' rotation needs.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (45) is greeted by team mates in the dugout after being relieved against the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre

September 13, 2026

Spencer Arrighetti sends message to Blue Jays fans as season draws to a close

Spencer Arrighetti just delivered his best outing yet in a Blue Jays uniform.

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Matt Waldron (56) throws during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park

September 13, 2026

Former Blue Jays pitcher has come to unfortunate end

Matt Waldron's brief Blue Jays run is already behind him, and Toronto's manager has watched another pitching-depth gamble take a sharp turn.

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A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

September 13, 2026

Blue Jays got themselves a new star pitcher from the Royals

Denis Samudio has quietly turned into one of the Blue Jays' better pitching stories this year.

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September 13, 2026

Jacob deGrom reunion resurfaces for struggling Mets

Jacob deGrom is back in the Mets conversation as Andy Green's club faces another offseason built around repairing its rotation.

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Nashville Sounds starting pitcher Frank Castillo pitches to a Vancouver Canadians batter during the Fourth of July game at Greer Stadium on July 4, 1999. Sounds won 8-5 before a standing-room-only crowd of 12,324, the second largest of the season so far.

September 12, 2026

Vancouver Canadians capture title behind top Jays prospects

The Vancouver Canadians capped their season with a championship Friday night.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) receives a new baseball during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays could finally be getting Trey Yesavage back after latest update

Trey Yesavage is on track for a Triple-A rehab start next week, another real step toward his return.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Green (57) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays could reunite with beloved former pitcher

The Blue Jays fell 7-4 to the Orioles Friday, and a familiar name remains without a team.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33)t throws against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium.

September 12, 2026

Former Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer's season comes to a terrible end

Eric Lauer's season is officially over after the Dodgers moved him to the 60-day IL.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) hits an RBI single during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

September 12, 2026

John Schneider doesn't mince words in explain why Jesus Sanchez was DFA'd

Jesús Sánchez is gone from Toronto's roster, and manager John Schneider made clear the Blue Jays reached a breaking point.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) scores on a single from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) (not pictured) during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays get major update on Anthony Santander's return

Anthony Santander got his first hit of the season Friday, a 106 mph line-drive single.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (32) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

September 12, 2026

Max Scherzer doesn't hold back on pointing the blame after loss to the Orioles

Max Scherzer didn't look for excuses after Toronto's loss to the Orioles.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles (62) hugs catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) after their win against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays announce surprising starter for afternoon game against the Orioles

Spencer Miles will start for the Blue Jays today as Toronto looks to bounce back against the Orioles.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) walks in the dugout during a break in the action against the Athletics in the sixth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 12, 2026

Blue Jays expected to bench Vladimir Guerrero Jr after recent development

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounded into another rally-killing double play Wednesday, and calls to bench him are getting louder.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) stands in the dugout during action against the Athletics in the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park.

September 11, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr among MLB leaders in one of the worst stats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has grounded into 19 double plays this season, tied for second-most in MLB.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays have a serious starting rotation problem ahead of Orioles series

Jameson Taillon's return to the IL left the Blue Jays with a familiar problem again.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Josh Smith (9) celebrates while running the bases against the Kansas City Royals after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium

September 11, 2026

Josh Smith's wife vocalizes her issue with Toronto

Josh Smith is thriving with the Blue Jays, even if his wife hasn't fully adjusted to Canada yet.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jesus Sanchez (12) congratulates right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) on his three run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre.

September 11, 2026

Blue Jays DFA veteran outfielder ahead of Orioles series

Jesus Sanchez has been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.

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