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Blue Jays Injury Update: John Schneider Shares Important Update On Pitching Duo

The Toronto Blue Jays made numerous additions to the starting pitching department during the offseason. Meanwhile, Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer chose to remain with the team for the 2026 campaign.

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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays defeat Yankees as Trey Yesavage dazzles in the Bronx

Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium was the kind of baseball game that earns its place in the back of your mind for a while. It had it all: A two-hour rain

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

Blue Jays vs. Yankees Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 21

Blue Jays vs. Yankees: The Toronto Blue Jays conclude their road trip with the finale of the four-game set against the New York Yankees on Thursday evening.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluebird Banter / May 21

Great Start From Trey Yesavage, Jays Win

Blue Jays 2 Yankees 0 The game was delayed two hours because of rain in New York. That was a nerve-racking game. No one scored until the Jays got two in the top of the seventh.

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Trey Yesavage outpitches Cam Schlittler as Blue Jays edge Yankees

Trey Yesavage pitched six stellar innings of two-hit ball to outduel Cam Schlittler and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays scratched across two runs in the seventh for a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday night.

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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.

Jesus Sanchez News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Jesus Sanchez Injury Update: Blue Jays Make Announcement After Yankees Game

The Toronto Blue Jays took down the New York Yankees, 2-1, on Wednesday to get back into the series against their American League East rivals after losing the first two games.

Toronto Blue Jays News / The Forkball / May 21

José Berríos Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered another major setback to their pitching staff after veteran starter José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, a procedure expected to sideline him through all of 2026 and likely into the 2027 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / May 20

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss at least another year of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Texas, beginning with the hope that only a minor removal of "loose bodies" in the elbow would be required.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Blue Jays pitchers Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer get crucial injury updates on Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays finally received encouraging news Wednesday regarding two of the organization’s biggest pitching names. Manager John Schneider provided meaningful updates on Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer, offering renewed optimism that Toronto’s injury-riddled rotation could soon receive much-needed reinforcements.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays prospect Johnny King dominates once again with the Vancouver Canadians

If Johnny King keeps pitching the way he has been in High-A, the left-hander may not be in Vancouver with the Canadians for long. After striking out eight batters over five scoreless frames on May 13, King once again dominated on Tuesday night, going five innings, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out five batters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays grades at the quarter mark: Relief pitchers

The Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest area of strength so far this season has been their bullpen. While the bullpen’s ERA of 4.06 ranks in the middle of the pack, their 3.62 FIP ranks as the eighth-best in the big leagues.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 20

Blue Jays Get Devastating News on José Berríos' Elbow Surgery

The injury bug has been vicious to the Toronto Blue Jays this season, which partially explains the 21-27 record for the reigning American League champions.

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Jose Berrios News / Trade Talk Sports / May 21

Jose Berrios To Miss 12-18 Months After Tommy John Surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealt another major injury blow. It was announced on Wednesday afternoon that starting pitcher Jose Berrios underwent Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined for 12–18 months as a result.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Interview: Blue Jays prospect Nolan Perry emerging as a rising arm in Toronto’s farm system

Nolan Perry, the Toronto Blue Jays’ 17th-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, is starting to make noise throughout the minor leagues. After opening the 2026

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Revisiting the Teoscar Hernández trade that brought Adam Macko to the Blue Jays

After parts of four seasons in the Toronto Blue Jays’ minor league system, Adam Macko is finally a big leaguer. In two outings against the New York Yankees, the Slovak-born left-handed pitcher has given up one hit against the six batters he’s faced, giving him a 0 ERA and 1.91 FIP over an inning and two-thirds.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays’ José Berríos undergoes Tommy John surgery, sidelined until 2027

José Berríos’ 2026 season is officially over, and before it ever truly began. The 31-year-old starter underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, as Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider revealed prior to first pitch, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae relayed.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

José Berríos Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos has had a full Tommy John surgery, per manager John Schneider, as relayed by Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. He will miss the entire 2026 season and a good chunk of 2027 as well.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays Gameday (May 20): Toronto searching for better fortunes against the Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees have engaged in two one-run battles at Yankee Stadium to open their four-game set. Unfortunately for Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / May 20

Blue Jays: Where Kazuma Okamoto ranks amongst other big league rookies

The Toronto Blue Jays made a flurry of moves this offseason, highlighted by the record-setting franchise-high seven-year pact they made with right-hander Dylan Cease.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 20

Blue Jays Bullpen Problems Are Reaching a Breaking Point

Things don't appear to be getting any easier for an over-taxed Toronto Blue Jays bullpen. The team announced on Tuesday that veteran left-hander Joe Mantiply was being placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 18, with left knee inflammation.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Blue Jays Receive Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Request After Loss to Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their second straight game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Toronto rallied in the ninth inning, yet the comeback came up one run short as they lost 5-4.

George Springer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 20

Blue Jays Notes: George Springer Finds Some Momentum, Rookie Must Stay

It is starting to get to the point in the season where injuries can no longer define a team. Yes, the Toronto Blue Jays have taken punch after punch, and are still without too many guys.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Blue Jays Place Tommy Nance On 15-Day IL, Recall Adam Macko

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Tommy Nance has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right forearm. Left-hander Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move, and Macko is already on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

Daulton Varsho News / Yardbarker / May 16

Daulton Varsho becoming a bright spot in Blue Jays' lineup

Despite the struggles the Toronto Blue Jays have been experiencing, Daulton Varsho's recent success has given Blue Jays fans something to smile about.

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Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture

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