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2 days ago
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Blue Jays Receive Daulton Varsho News Before Red Sox Game
Blue Jays Receive Daulton Varsho News Before Red Sox Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have enjoyed a strong first half of the season, boasting a 43-37 record, as they prepare for a weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Despite managing several injuries across its roster, Toronto remains in the playoff hunt, currently sitting at third in the AL East, just half a game behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Advertisement Toronto's outfield depth has been tested recently, prompting close monitoring of key players returning from injury. Among those is veteran center fielder Daulton Varsho, who has been sidelined since late May with a hamstring strain. His return could provide a boost to both the lineup and defense heading into the season's second half. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5)© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images According to manager John Schneider, there's encouraging progress on that front. Varsho is now 'running a little bit more' and could be cleared to run the bases soon, signaling positive progress as he prepares to return to game action. He reportedly resumed running on Wednesday after a brief setback on Monday, and initial MRI results showed scar‑tissue irritation rather than structural damage, which keeps his rehab timeline intact (via CBS Sports). Varsho electrified fans earlier this season by averaging a .207 batting average. He has launched eight home runs, with 19 hits and 20 RBIs in just 24 games while providing Gold Glove level defense in center field. Advertisement While Varsho continues his recovery, the Blue Jays (18-21 on the road) will hope to improve their record away from home when they take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday. Related: Blue Jays Fans React to Max Scherzer News After Guardians Game Related: Blue Jays Make Final Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Red Sox Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho leaves game with concerning injury
The post Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho leaves game with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Toronto Blue Jays used a three-game winning streak to make their way into second place in the American League East. Unfortunately, John Schneider's job just got even harder with another injury. Veteran outfielder Daulton Varsho exited Saturday's game against the Athletics in the third inning after leaving while holding his left leg. Myles Straw took his spot in center field. Advertisement Varsho was caught stretching between second and third after hitting a double, but dropped between the bases. He came up holding his left leg and appeared to be in 'serious pain', according to reporter Keegan Matheson. Schneider turned to Straw to fill the hole in the field after Varsho went out, but fans are concerned. Varsho made his 2025 debut in late April and quickly settled into the Blue Jays offense. After just 93 at-bats, Varsho is tied for the team-lead in home runs with eight. George Springer hit two solo shots on Saturday to join him and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the top of Toronto's stat sheet. The one silver lining to Varsho's injury is that it is not in the same area as the one that delayed his start to the season. The 28-year-old was on Schneider's injured list with a shoulder injury he suffered in 2024. Varsho made his impact felt immediately, making what might end up being the best catch of Toronto's season. However, Varsho's new injury against the Athletics could hold him out for another extended stretch. If it is a hamstring injury, the six-year veteran could be out for a month. Advertisement His exit comes at a bad time for Schneider's team. The Blue Jays are in second place in the division, but the Tampa Bay Rays are right next to them in the standings. At this point in their season, every game matters. Toronto will try to win their fourth straight by beating the Athletics. However, fans will hold their breaths until they get an update on Varsho's health.
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24-06-2025
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Blue Jays get flurry of injury updates on Max Scherzer, others
The post Blue Jays get flurry of injury updates on Max Scherzer, others appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Toronto Blue Jays have been scorching hot over the last two weeks, boasting the second-best record in baseball since June 1. Toronto has gained ground on the New York Yankees in the AL East. And the team could get some significant reinforcements with the return of key contributors from the injured list. Advertisement The Blue Jays provided a status update on several players currently sidelined by injury. Starting pitcher Max Scherzer was the headliner as the team reported he would throw 60-65 pitches in a Triple-A rehab start Friday, per The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. Toronto's news drop also touched on three relief pitchers, announcing that Yimi Garcia threw a bullpen session on Thursday that 'went well.' Nick Sandlin had a rehab appearance in Triple-A Thursday and the Blue Jays are 'seeing how he bounces back.' And the team noted that Ryan Burr would participate in a live BP session Saturday, via Bannon. The Blue Jays hope to get healthy amid hot streak Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Finally, the Blue Jays gave updates on their banged up outfielders. Daulton Varsho has experienced an uptick in his 'running, hitting live pitching, [and] throwing.' Meanwhile, Anthony Santander is 'starting light baseball activities' at Toronto's player development complex. And, lastly, Nathan Lukes is still out with a concussion but the third-year pro is 'feeling better,' per Bannon. Advertisement Alejandro Kirk has stepped up for the Blue Jays with Santander and Varsho sidelined. The All-Star catcher is slashing an absurd .447/.462/.711 with two home runs, four doubles and nine RBI in nine games in June. The Blue Jays lost Santander to shoulder inflammation at the end of May. However, the team's big free agent addition this offseason had struggled prior to the injury. Santander is hitting .170 with a .577 OPS in 50 games so far this year. Varsho also went down with an injury at the end of May, The center fielder strained his hamstring while running the bases against the Athletics. He's produced a .783 OPS with eight home runs, 20 RBI and 14 runs scored in 24 games for the Blue Jays. Both Varsho and Santander were placed on the 10-day IL. Scherzer on the other hand has missed significant time this season. The Blue Jays signed Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million contract over the offseason. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to make much of an impact in his 18th MLB season. Scherzer was injured in his Blue Jays debut and placed on the 60-day IL with inflammation in his right thumb. Advertisement Despite the injuries, the Blue Jays are 8-2 since the calendar changed to June. And the team has won 12 of the last 14 games entering play on Friday. Related: Blue Jays' Max Scherzer 'not celebrating anything' after rehab outing Related: Blue Jays' unsung hero amid recent hot stretch
Edmonton Journal
21-06-2025
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Bo Bichette's first-pitch lead-off homer powers Blue Jays to win over White Sox
Article content Following injuries to Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder), the Jays' lineup has undergone change, including the reappearance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. into the No. 3 hole. He went deep on a solo shot in the seventh inning. The one constant has been Bichette, who has reasserted his elite status. Saturday's lineup featured a last-minute alteration when Addison Barger (hip) was scratched after he hit the wall in right field during Friday's loss. Davis Schneider was inserted and he came through by driving in the Jays' third run of the game, the first of three RBI on the afternoon for the left-fielder. Not to be forgotten was Jose Berrios, who was coming off an unforgettable outing in Philadelphia. Saturday's start was one of his best, scattering two hits across 7.2 innings as Berrios earned the win to improve to 3-3 on the season. From his shortest outing of the season (4.2) in Philly, to his longest, Berrios looked like a different pitcher. Truth be told, he was facing a far less imposing lineup, but it shouldn't minimize his performance and how Berrios allowed an over-burdened bullpen to exhale.
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21-06-2025
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Bo Bichette's first-pitch lead-off homer powers Blue Jays to win over White Sox
Bo Bichette batting leadoff is turning into a huge success. If he can somehow ease up on his aggressive approach at the plate, which doesn't seem likely, then perhaps this new-found role can be sustained. Regardless, Bichette has been on fire with as he ignited the Blue Jays in Saturday's meeting against the Chicago White Sox under a closed roof at Rogers Centre that did eventually open once the home side opened the floodgates. For the second time in four games, Bichette led off the game with a home run on the first pitch, the third time in five games Bichette has gone deep. Following a two-game losing streak, the Blue Jays returned to their winning ways following their 7-1 victory over the ChiSox, who took the series opener with that exact score. Bichette leads the Jays in homers (11) and RBI (46). The more he keeps hitting, the more unlikely Bichette — a pending free agent — will be moved at next month's trade deadline. Keep in mind Bichette did not record his first homer of the season until May 3 when he went yard in a loss to the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Also keep in mind Bichette had three hits Friday night in Toronto's loss when the Jays recorded a total of seven. In the second inning of Saturday's game, the Jays produced five hits during a three-run frame. The hitting onslaught began when George Springer led off the inning on a sharp line drive into left field. Following injuries to Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder), the Jays' lineup has undergone change, including the reappearance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. into the No. 3 hole. He went deep on a solo shot in the seventh inning. The one constant has been Bichette, who has reasserted his elite status. Saturday's lineup featured a last-minute alteration when Addison Barger (hip) was scratched after he hit the wall in right field during Friday's loss. Blue Jays eagerly await Max Scherzer's return to bolster a thinning starting rotation Blue Jays make pair of minor moves fully aware bigger decisions await Davis Schneider was inserted and he came through by driving in the Jays' third run of the game, the first of three RBI on the afternoon for the left-fielder. Not to be forgotten was Jose Berrios, who was coming off an unforgettable outing in Philadelphia. Saturday's start was one of his best, scattering two hits across 7.2 innings as Berrios earned the win to improve to 3-3 on the season. From his shortest outing of the season (4.2) in Philly, to his longest, Berrios looked like a different pitcher. Truth be told, he was facing a far less imposing lineup, but it shouldn't minimize his performance and how Berrios allowed an over-burdened bullpen to exhale.
