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Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer set for first rehab outing with High-A Vancouver on Friday

Max Scherzer’s goal of returning to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation is set to take a big step on Friday. Per Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, Scherzer will travel with the Blue Jays when they head out on their upcoming nine-game road trip.

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Blue Jays: JoJo Parker and Nolan Perry named to 2026 All-Star Futures Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few more players representing the organization in Philadelphia later this July. While the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby are featured events, there is also the All-Star Futures Game that takes place, with baseball’s best prospects from coast to coast playing head-to-head.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Blue Jays place George Springer on the Paternity List, recall Jonatan Clase

Jonatan Clase will spend Canada Day in Toronto. On Wednesday, before the Toronto Blue Jays’ series finale against the New York Mets, the Blue Jays announced

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Move After Concerning Injury News

The Toronto Blue Jays have leaned heavily on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. throughout another demanding year, even as the 27-year-old continues to endure a difficult stretch midway through the 2026 MLB season.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / July 1

The Blue Jays’ Best Trade Chips May Come From the MLB Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an interesting season to navigate in 2026, as their schedule has been filled with injuries to key players and underperforming stars.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

The Blue Jays on Canada Day: Overall record, cursed jerseys, and heroes

There are two things you can always expect to see from the Toronto Blue Jays on July 1: lots of red, and an enormous Canadian flag sprawling across the outfield at Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Key cogs likely to return for Jays in Canada Day clash vs. Mets

Infielders Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto are expected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of the team's three-game series against the visiting New York Mets.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays’ bats go silent in loss against Mets

The Toronto Blue Jays’ offence was held in check on Tuesday night, dropping the middle game of their three-game series with the New York Mets 3-0. A day after mustering only four hits, the Blue Jays’ offence was able to get six during the loss, but only one came on the extra-base variety.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / July 1

Blue Jays Top 30 Prospect Turns Promotion to Double-A Into Sharp Debut

For those that had forgotten that Nolan Perry was a Toronto Blue Jays prospect, he has spent this season reminding them. Perry pitched for his third different affiliate in 2026 on Tuesday night as he made his first start with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats against the Reading Fighting Phils.

Patrick Corbin News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Assessing Blue Jays’ fifth starter options following Patrick Corbin’s move to bullpen

TORONTO — Patrick Corbin has officially moved to the bullpen, meaning the Blue Jays’ starting rotation is back to four starters again — a phrase that’s been uttered far too many times this season.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays prospect Silvano Hechavarria promoted to High-A Vancouver

Silvano Hechavarria is heading north of the border as he takes the next step in his journey through the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system. On Tuesday, per Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, Hechavarria was promoted from Single-A Dunedin to High-A Vancouver after 10 starts with the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 30

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) scratched vs. Mets

Toronto Blue Jays standout first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the New York Mets due to back tightness. The Blue Jays initially submitted a lineup with Guerrero's name in it but announced about 90 minutes before first pitch that he had been scratched.

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Patrick Corbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Blue Jays Move Patrick Corbin To Bullpen

Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced to reporters today that left-hander Patrick Corbin is being moved to the bullpen. He was originally slated to start tomorrow’s game.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

June 30 Gameday: Kevin Gausman searching for better results as Blue Jays look for second straight win

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to make it two wins in a row against the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. Monday’s series opener saw the Blue Jays snap their six-game losing streak, taking down the Mets 2-1, and improving their record to 40-45 through 85 games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays moving Patrick Corbin to bullpen, shifting Spencer Miles back to bulk role

Patrick Corbin is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen, effective immediately. The club has scratched Corbin from his projected start on Canada Day (Wednesday) and will move to a reliever role moving forward, manager John Schneider revealed on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays prospect Nolan Perry promoted to Double-A New Hampshire

A highly touted arm in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization earned himself a promotion after a strong start to the 2026 season. On Tuesday, it was announced

Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto Receives Disappointing All-Star Game Update Before Mets Game

Toronto Blue Jaysthird baseman Kazuma Okamoto is finding his stride in the big leagues. The Japanese slugger signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the organization this past offseason, looking to make a clean transition after dominating the Nippon Professional Baseball league.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 30

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Richardson

Blue Jays may have their next reclamation project with Simeon Woods Richardson

While the Blue Jays need to go after a high-leverage arm ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Richardson provides them with an arm that can be thrown into the rotation sooner rather than later.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Stadium Rant / June 30

Toronto Blue Jays Trade Targets: 3 Players Who Could Strengthen the Roster

Coming off an improbable run that ended in a World Series loss, the Toronto Blue Jays are currently hovering around 2.5 games back in the competitive American League Wild Card race.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / June 30

Mets' Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play vs. Blue Jays

Juan Soto explains what went wrong during embarrassing play

New York has lost nine of its last 10 games and has gone 1-3 since firing manager Carlos Mendoza.

Former Mets coach shares alarming takes about David Stearns, Juan Soto

Former Cubs manager David Ross discusses potential interest in Mets job

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Addison Barger News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Blue Jays Shut Addison Barger Down Due To Stress Reaction In Back

Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has been sidelined since early May due to an elbow injury, and it now seems he’ll be out even longer. Manager John Schneider tells the team’s beat that Barger has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his back and will be shut down entirely for a couple weeks (via Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith).