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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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Blue Jays News: Dylan Cease Rehab Start Saturday

The Jays shared some injury news today: Dylan Cease will have a rehab start Thursday. With luck, he’ll be back with the Jays after that. Max Scherzer will have a rehab start Friday.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

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

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

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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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

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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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.

Austin Voth News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

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

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

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

“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

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.

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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.

Nathan Lukes News / Just Baseball / June 2

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

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.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

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.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / June 2

Blue Jays: Examining Jeff Hoffman’s historically unlucky season

At multiple points this season, Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman has drawn ire from a fan base that had grown tired of his antics. The first time was his string of poor performances earlier this year as the Blue Jays went through a nine-game road trip through Milwaukee, Arizona, and Los Angeles.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / June 2

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.

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

Blue Jays Infielder's Dominant Start Makes Him Obvious All-Star Front-Runner

By the end of the '25 season, the Toronto Blue Jays had experienced a breakout season from their utility man, Ernie Clement. It was by far his best season offensively, but by the end of the year he was actually in the running for a Gold Glove.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

Blue Jays’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays entered 2026 expecting to build on last year’s American League pennant run. Instead, the Blue Jays have spent the first two months trying to stay within reach in a crowded AL East race.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 1

Blue Jays-Marlins Sandy Alcántara Mock Trade to Jumpstart Trade Season

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch over the next few months ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline in August.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / June 1

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

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 1

Who the Blue Jays Will Start in Big Series Against the Atlanta Braves

The Toronto Blue Jays made steady improvements toward the end of May, finishing the final five series with a win or a split. After stealing two games against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday and Friday, the Blue Jays lost two in a row in a tough way.