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Blue Jays: Gage Stanifer fans eight, Lázaro Estrada makes rehab start with Bisons

Blue Jays: Gage Stanifer fans eight, Lázaro Estrada makes rehab start with Bisons

On Tuesday night, three pitchers within the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization made starts in the minor leagues to varying degrees of success.  Lázaro Estrada, who is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment, is working his way back from a right shoulder impingement that forced him to the injured list on April 5.

Alejandro Kirk News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2
Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk takes massive step towards injury return

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk takes massive step towards injury return

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without Alejandro Kirk since early April after he was forced to undergo thumb surgery. But now, the catcher is nearing his long-awaited return to the major leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 2

The Wildest Injury Stories in Toronto Blue Jays History

Injuries are, of course, nothing new for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. But even by their snake-bitten standards this season, there have certainly been some weird ones to arise of late.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Blue Jays injury update: Kirk and others set for a rehab appearance this week

Blue Jays injury update: Kirk and others set for a rehab appearance this week

This week is going to be a busy one for the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system. Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves, Blue Jays manager John Schneider updated media regarding injuries.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / June 2
Blue Jays Assess Next Steps for Dylan Cease Amid Injury Absence

Blue Jays Assess Next Steps for Dylan Cease Amid Injury Absence

The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been defined by the team's injury woes. It has been setback after setback for manager John Schneider's squad, as he has tried to piece together a starting lineup and rotation without some very key pieces all year.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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 / Athlon Sports / June 2
Blue Jays' John Schneider makes Addison Barger announcement

Blue Jays' John Schneider makes Addison Barger announcement

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has spent far more time at the club’s complex in Dunedin this season than anyone in the organization hoped.

Blue Jays player leaves game with injury after getting hit by a fan’s throw
Ernie Clement's aggressive approach has made him an elite hitter
The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
June 2 Gameday: Kevin Gausman starts for Blue Jays in series opener against Braves

June 2 Gameday: Kevin Gausman starts for Blue Jays in series opener against Braves

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in action on Tuesday, squaring off with the Atlanta Braves after receiving a much-needed day off on Monday following a stretch

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer targeting another Triple-A rehab start

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer targeting another Triple-A rehab start

Rehabbing right-hander Max Scherzer is aiming to make another Triple-A rehab start, likely on Friday, according to the future Hall-of-Fame pitcher. Scherzer

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Looking at the 3 needed changes for the Blue Jays to repeat their success from last season

Looking at the 3 needed changes for the Blue Jays to repeat their success from last season

The Toronto Blue Jays were supposed to get going by the end of May, just like last season. Instead, the 2026 Blue Jays are below .500 (29-31) after losing two straight games to the Orioles this past weekend.

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

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 / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 2
Blue Jays Bring Strong Track Record Into Series Against Braves

Blue Jays Bring Strong Track Record Into Series Against Braves

In a series that could decide whether or not the Toronto Blue Jays have what it takes to make a real comeback in the American League East division starts Tuesday night as they take on the best team in Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves, on the road.

Austin Voth News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Blue Jays: Austin Voth elects free agency after being DFA’d

Blue Jays: Austin Voth elects free agency after being DFA’d

Per MLB.com’s transaction log, Austin Voth has elected free agency for the second time this season.  After having his contract selected on May 27, Voth was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on May 30, a day after struggling against the Baltimore Orioles during the Blue Jays’ 6-5 comeback win.

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 The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz
 The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
 The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Diagnosing the Blue Jays’ surprising first-half defensive decline

Diagnosing the Blue Jays’ surprising first-half defensive decline

Many factors are to blame for the Toronto Blue Jays’ disappointing start to this season, namely these never-ending injury waves and an inconsistent offence.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Blue Jays: Examining the highs and lows of Andrés Giménez’s season

Blue Jays: Examining the highs and lows of Andrés Giménez’s season

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offence has faltered through much of the 2026 regular season, but one of the more intriguing players has been shortstop Andrés Giménez.  Giménez has appeared in 57 games with the Blue Jays this season, the fourth most on the club’s roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Ranking the 5 most important injured Blue Jays who’ve missed most of the season

Ranking the 5 most important injured Blue Jays who’ve missed most of the season

The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays have been ravaged by injuries. Starting pitchers, relievers, position players—no segment of the team has had a clean bill of health.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
The Blue Jays’ bullpen is doing yeoman’s work this season

The Blue Jays’ bullpen is doing yeoman’s work this season

“Overworked” doesn’t begin to describe the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen. Their 253.2 innings of work through 60 games represent the fourth-most innings by a relief unit in the majors.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 2
Blue Jays Series Opener vs Braves: Preview, Storylines

Blue Jays Series Opener vs Braves: Preview, Storylines

The Toronto Blue Jays will enter June with a two-game losing streak, but the overall picture says that John Schneider's team is on the right track. Since May 15th, the Blue Jays are 10-7 and are just two games below .500.

Nathan Lukes News / Just Baseball / June 2
Nathan Lukes’ Importance to the Blue Jays Can’t Be Overstated

Nathan Lukes’ Importance to the Blue Jays Can’t Be Overstated

Only a couple of months ago, it seemed like Nathan Lukes might’ve been on his way out of Toronto. Now, 60 games into the 2026 season, he’s looking like one of the Blue Jays‘ more important players.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Blue Jays prospect Dylan Watts named FSL Pitcher of the Week

Blue Jays prospect Dylan Watts named FSL Pitcher of the Week

The Toronto Blue Jays’ organization continues to see success with pitchers across their minor league levels. On Monday, Dunedin Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Watts was named Florida State League Pitcher of the Week.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2
Blue Jays: Yohendrick Piñango is once again the odd man out when Addison Barger returns

Blue Jays: Yohendrick Piñango is once again the odd man out when Addison Barger returns

When Addison Barger unleashed a 101.2 m.p.h. cannon from right field in his return off the injured-list on May 9, the Toronto Blue Jays outfield seemed to be blown right back into shape.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / June 2
Blue Jays-Tarik Skubal Blockbuster Would Reshape American League Race

Blue Jays-Tarik Skubal Blockbuster Would Reshape American League Race

The Toronto Blue Jays are a team that can make some noise this season, despite a slow start to the 2026 campaign. There was a time in May in which the Blue Jays were six games under .500, but they have started to turn a corner.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 1
Ernie Clement's aggressive approach has made him an elite hitter

Ernie Clement's aggressive approach has made him an elite hitter

Ernie Clement's offensive trajectory has continued in 2026 following a 2025 breakout campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Most notably, he's staying the course after his .411 batting average in the postseason, where he collected 30 hits.

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation
Blue Jays OF Jesus Sanchez suffers most bizarre injury of MLB season
On deck: Yankees-Red Sox, Cristopher Sanchez scoreless streak, Jacob Misiorowski dominance, streaking Mariners, Tanner Bibee's bad start
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / June 1
Three-Time All-Star Pitcher Floated as Blue Jays Trade Target

Three-Time All-Star Pitcher Floated as Blue Jays Trade Target

Pitching is what’s kept the Toronto Blue Jays afloat so far in 2026, while the bats have been inconsistent at best through the first two months of the campaign.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Blue Jays player leaves game with injury after getting hit by a fan’s throw

Blue Jays player leaves game with injury after getting hit by a fan’s throw

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez left Sunday’s game after he was hit by a baseball thrown by a fan from the stands. The bizarre incident happened at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Shane Bieber News / Yardbarker / May 31
Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

Blue Jays targeting Shane Bieber's return to help boost rotation

Having Bieber back in the rotation will help take pressure off other starters and the bullpen.

Orioles, Blue Jays set for finale of dramatic series of late comebacks
Orioles score five runs in ninth to stun Blue Jays
Braydon Fisher has become most significant arm in Blue Jays bullpen
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 30
Braydon Fisher has become most significant arm in Blue Jays bullpen

Braydon Fisher has become most significant arm in Blue Jays bullpen

Fisher deserves more recognition for his reliable performance out of the bullpen.

Fresh off late rally, Blue Jays bid to fluster Orioles again
Blue Jays escape 5-run hole, pull out win over Orioles
Since moving out of the closer role, Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman has been dialed in
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