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Blue Jays injury notes: Scherzer throws two-inning live BP, Barger to begin throwing progression, Kirk sets rehab assignment timeline

Max Scherzer is continuing to trend in the right direction. The future Hall-of-Fame pitcher resumed his starter’s build-up at the Rogers Centre on Wednesday, completing a two-inning live BP session of roughly 30 pitches.

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Blue Jays Select Austin Voth

The Blue Jays announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Austin Voth from Triple-A Buffalo. To make room on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, Toronto optioned right-hander Tanner Andrews to Buffalo and transferred catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 10-day to the 60-day IL.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Blue Jays Gameday (May 27): Toronto seeks another series win in afternoon rubber match with Marlins

Once again, the Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to win a series. Dating back to the start of the series in Anaheim on April 20th, the Blue Jays have dropped just two series in their last 10, winning six.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Report: Veteran reliever Matt Bowman agrees to minors deal with Blue Jays

Amidst a never-ending slew of pitching injuries, the Toronto Blue Jays are turning to free agency for help again. The club has reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran reliever Matt Bowman, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported Tuesday night.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move After 2 Missed Games

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has been dealing with a right elbow injury. The five-time All-Star took a hit during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Opt-in clauses in Jose Berríos’ contract could be vital to Blue Jays’ future rotation

Last Wednesday, Toronto Blue Jays’ right-hander José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery, officially putting an end to his 2026 season. Going into this season – prior to Berríos suffering the stress fracture in his elbow during spring training – he was in the final guaranteed year of his contract with the Blue Jays.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk Injury Update After 47 Missed Games

Alejandro Kirk has not appeared in a major league game since April 3. The Toronto Blue Jays catcher fractured and dislocated his left thumb during just his fifth game of the season and later underwent a successful surgery to repair the injury.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 27

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays bats explode and cruise to an 8-1 victory

After staying mostly quiet Monday night, the bats were buzzing on loonie dog night in Toronto, with the Blue Jays evening up the series at one a piece. It was a bullpen game for the Blue Jays as Braydon Fisher started the game as an opener, working a clean first inning, picking up a strikeout and lowering his ERA to 2.64.

Ernie Clement News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 27

Blue Jays Notes: Clement on Heater and Okamoto’s Skid Starting to Turn Around

The Toronto Blue Jays have experienced a roller coaster this Memorial Day weekend, which was filled with the high of a series victory secured against the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by a drop off of emotions when Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 27

5 Greatest Toronto Blue Jays Shortstops of All Time

The Toronto Blue Jays broke a long-standing drought in 2025, winning the American League pennant for the first time since their 1992-1993 two-peat. They then fell agonizingly short of a would-be third World Series title, losing an all-time great Game 7 in extra innings at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 27

5 Greatest Toronto Blue Jays Outfielders of All Time

Much of the Toronto Blue Jays' success since their founding in 1977 has come from their outfield. Sure, you've had ace-level pitching from the likes of Roy Halladay, Juan Guzman, Pat Hentgen, and Dave Stieb, but the Jays are known for their outfielders.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 27

Blue Jays hope bats remain alive in series finale vs. Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to carry their power surge into Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game series with the visiting Miami Marlins.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Blue Jays, Matt Bowman Agree To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are in agreement with reliever Matt Bowman on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The 34-year-old sinkerballer (35 on Sunday) will presumably report to Triple-A Buffalo.

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Jesus Sanchez News / Field Level Media / May 26

Jesus Sanchez's grand slam propels Blue Jays to rout of Marlins

Jesus Sanchez hit his first career grand slam to key a six-run sixth inning Tuesday night as the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated his former team, the Miami Marlins, 8-1.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 26

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement is demonstrating his power surge

Toronto Blue Jays premier utility infielder Ernie Clement has been raking with enhanced power this season.

Why trading for pitching depth at deadline is crucial for Blue Jays

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 26

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tarik Skubal, More Injuries Looming Over 2026 Season

There are a handful of stars on the mend around the league right now. Major League Baseball goes as far as its stars go. So, any bit of positive news for stars around the league is positive for the game in general.

Dylan Cease News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 26

Latest Triple-A Buffalo Starters May Reveal Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease Replacement

If there was no piece to the Toronto Blue Jays roster that could afford another injury, it was the starting rotation. But, alas, here they are. The Jays'

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 26

Blue Jays Gameday (May 26): Toronto turns to bullpen day in second game against Marlins

It’s a good ol’ bullpen day for the Toronto Blue Jays. Monday’s game didn’t go so great for the Blue Jays. Trey Yesavage was having a great start until two poor defensively plays in the top of the six by Yohendrick Piñango tacked on three additional earned runs.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 26

Vladimir Guerrero Jr Misses Another Start as Blue Jays Share Update

It hasn't been an ideal 48 hours, or season, for the Toronto Blue Jays as injuries continue to pick apart the roster in truly unfathomable ways. Both Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr went down with injuries Sunday, a mere 20 minutes apart.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / May 26

What roster moves should the Blue Jays make when Alejandro Kirk returns from injury?

The Toronto Blue Jays may be close to getting their All-Star catcher, Alejandro Kirk, back. Kirk has been missing from the Blue Jays’ lineup since April 3, when he fractured his left thumb off a foul tip against the Chicago White Sox.

Nate Garkow News / Bluejaysnation / May 26

Report: Blue Jays reliever prospect Nate Garkow promoted to Triple-A

Another talented Toronto Blue Jays reliever prospect is reportedly headed to Triple-A. According to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, right-hander Nate Garkow is on his way to Buffalo to join the Bisons’ bullpen, which has lost multiple arms to major-league promotions in the last week-plus.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 26