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Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes (hamstring) to IL; Trey Yesavage (shoulder) close to return

The Toronto Blue Jays added yet another player to the injured list Saturday when outfielder Nathan Lukes was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain.

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Blue Jays Gameday (April 25): Kevin Gausman starts as Toronto looks to even up series with Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays have another losing streak. After dropping the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays returned from a three-city road trip to host the Cleveland Guardians.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / April 25

Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage to Make Season Debut on Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching staff has been all kinds of banged up throughout the first month of the 2026 MLB season, but next week they will be getting a major reinforcement back in the rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 25

Blue Jays preparing for Trey Yesavage’s return as Eric Lauer shifts to bullpen

Through Major League Baseball’s opening month, it feels like the only news that has been coming out of Toronto has been injuries to many key Blue Jays

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / April 25

Nathan Lukes heads to IL as Blue Jays’ injuries mount

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 injury woes continued to rear its ugly head on Saturday morning. Before Saturday afternoon’s game, the Blue Jays announced

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Blue Jays Select Yohendrick Pinango, Place Nathan Lukes On 10-Day Injured List

The Blue Jays announced that outfielder Nathan Lukes has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. Taking Lukes’ place on

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 25

Best Early Standouts in the Blue Jays’ Minor League System

The Toronto Blue Jays are mostly known for their bona fide organizational talent at the MLB level, but it’s worth taking a look at the minor league system that built stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 25

Blue Jays Get Much Needed Positive Update on Injured Offensive Star

It has been less than an ideal start to the 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, who currently sit five games under .500, and while it is usually easy to scoff at an organization that wants to point the finger at the injured list, the Jays have every right to.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Blue Jays to use new bullpen approach vs. Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays will be going to a closer-by-committee if the situation arises Saturday afternoon against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Jeff

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Jeff Hoffman News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Blue Jays Remove Hoffman From Closer Role

The defending 2025 AL Champions, mired in a 10-15 start, are shaking up their bullpen. After three blown saves and an early yank against the Angels on April 21st, the Blue Jays (as covered by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com) announced that Jeff Hoffman is out as closer while the team transitions to a closer-by-committee approach.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Blue Jays’ Nathan Lukes headed for MRI after suffering left hamstring injury

It’s more tough news on the injury front for the Toronto Blue Jays. However, they may have dodged a bullet, avoiding a worst-case scenario with one of their hottest hitters of late.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

What to do about Blue Jays’ back-end rotation woes?

TORONTO — It’s time to have a serious talk about the back end of this Blue Jays rotation. Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease, the two anchors of the staff, are doing their part — and then some — to keep this club afloat until others return from injury.

Max Scherzer News / Bluebird Banter / April 24

Scherzer Gets Shelled, Jays Lose To Guardians

Guardians 8 Blue Jays 6 I really hated them signing Max Scherzer again this season (even if it was cute that his daughter wrote to the Jays to plea for them to sign him).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 24

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays can’t overcome early deficit in 8-6 loss

There are certainly positives to take away from that game. On Friday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays returned home to host the Cleveland Guardians, ultimately falling 8-6.

Nathan Lukes News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Blue Jays Announce Nathan Lukes News After Leaving Guardians Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough stretch to open the first month of the 2026 MLB season. Not only has the club stumbled to a 10-14 record, but they have also dealt with injury setbacks to several everyday position players, including Addison Barger, Alejandro Kirk and George Springer, all currently on the 10-day injured list.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Career Milestone in 8th MLB Season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached a significant milestone Friday, playing in his 1,000th career MLB game as the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Cleveland Guardians.

Willie MacIver News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Blue Jays acquire catcher in trade with Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays announced a trade on Friday, as they acquired catcher Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers. “OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired C Willie MacIver from the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.

Max Scherzer News / Fastball on SI / April 24

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer One Strikeout From MLB History

The Toronto Blue Jays have a future Hall of Famer in their starting rotation right now in Max Scherzer and there is a good chance that fans will witness Major League Baseball history at Rogers Centre on Friday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Addison Barger Update Before Guardians Game

The Toronto Blue Jays just won their first series of the month earlier this week against the Los Angeles Angels. It has been a rough April for the American League pennant winners, and it is fair to say much of their struggle stems from how shorthanded they have been.

Jeff Hoffman News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24

Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman

Jeff Hoffman is officially out of a job (as the closer). Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced to reporters on Friday that Hoffman has been removed from his role as the team’s closer.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 24

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

The Blue Jays find themselves 5.5 games out of first place entering Friday. A change in the closer role was needed to keep the season from completely slipping away.

Eric Lauer's struggles a concern in the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys hits two home runs in Fisher Cats’ 6-4 victory

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Will Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios return soon? Here’s the latest updates

The start of the 2026 season has not really been too kind for the reigning American League champions. With a 10-14 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are 4th in the AL East division and 2.5 games back of the AL Wild Card.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25

Checking in on how former Blue Jays players are performing in 2026

Let's take a look at three former Blue Jays players from last season and how they're performing with their new clubs.

Blue Jays to use new bullpen approach vs. Guardians

Blue Jays changing approach for closer situation after Jeff Hoffman news

Blue Jays make needed change at closer

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Gives George Springer Injury Update Before Guardians Game

George Springer’s return from a toe injury may be closer than Toronto Blue Jays fans expected. Manager John Schneider provided an encouraging update on

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 24

Advanced Stats Answer the Blue Jays Two Biggest Questions

The Toronto Blue Jays have won four of their last five, and reinforcements are almost here—but first some decisions will have to be made. Trey Yesavage and José Berríos are on the verge of returns to the rotation, and manager John Schneider is considering making a change in the ninth inning with Jeff Hoffman's recent struggles.

Eric Lauer News / Just Baseball / April 24

Eric Lauer Hasn’t Been Passing the Blue Jays’ Vibe Check

Amid a lot of injuries to key pieces in their starting rotation, the Toronto Blue Jays have had to rely on some names that otherwise might not have held rotation spots.