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Blue Jays: Diving into Nathan Lukes’ early struggles at the plate

Several hitters on the Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to slow starts offensively this season, but perhaps none have been slower than Nathan Lukes. He’s just 2-for-31 on the season after going hitless in three at-bats in Wednesday’s loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Blue Jays Make Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, they enter the matchup on a two-game losing streak and with a depleted pitching staff.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays: Brendon Little has posted four scoreless outings since being optioned to Buffalo

It’s been almost two weeks since Blue Jays lefty reliever Brendon Little was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Little appeared in five games at the genesis of Toronto’s 2026 season, and the results were underwhelming.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 17

Fan Favorite Could Be Trade Candidate if Blue Jays Keep Struggling

The Toronto Blue Jays are not off to a strong start this year to follow up their World Series appearance in 2025, dealing with an endless run of injuries and not playing up to standard.

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Eric Lauer News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays announce Braydon Fisher will start as opener versus D-backs

Eric Lauer is no longer scheduled to start Friday’s series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, per the Toronto Blue Jays’ announcement, as relayed by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling. In Lauer’s place, right-handed reliever Braydon Fisher will make his first start of the season as an opener, the second of his career, Friday night at Chase Field.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Trey Yesavage Update Before Diamondbacks Series

The Toronto Blue Jays keep trying to improve their early-season results after going 7-11 during the first three weeks of play, although a steady stream of injuries isn't making it easy.

Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios’ 5-run injury rehab outing comes with a silver lining

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios is pitching through a stress fracture in his elbow. After beginning the season on the injured list, Berrios is now inching closer to a return.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto continues their road trip with a stop in Arizona

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling. We’re already midway through April, and the Blue Jays have yet to win a series this month. In fact, the last time they won a series was in the season opener against the Athletics, winning all three games they played.

Lenyn Sosa News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Lenyn Sosa already displaying lightning-in-the-bottle potential with Blue Jays

It’s not every day that a former 20-home-run hitter becomes available for a low-level outfield prospect and a player-to-be-named-later or cash considerations.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays farm system notes (April 16): Nolan Perry strikes out 12 in five innings of work

Thursday’s slate of minor league games had it all. One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospects made his debut, a big leaguer made a rehab start, and there was an otherworldly performance from a bulk reliever.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 17

Three Blue Jays Who Need To Turn Things Around the Most

Through 17 games, the Toronto Blue Jays sit in fourth place in the American League East division with a 7-10 record, and this is far from where they expected to be.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Series Recap: Blue Jays muster two runs in final two games against Brewers

Once again, the Toronto Blue Jays failed to pick up a series victory. After two more home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, the Blue Jays began a three-city road trip beginning on Tuesday.

Jordan Romano News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is experiencing old aches on the mound

Things may be a bit rough in the world of the Toronto Blue Jays right now, and that extends to former players as well. Toronto’s former closer, Jordan Romano, is still haunted by struggles in his role at the Major League level.

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Injuries that have impacted the Blue Jays the most in 2026

The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays have been off to a rocky start, and some of that is due to injuries. The Blue Jays have over 106 million dollars on the IL as of April 15th.

Juan Sanchez News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 17

Blue Jays Star Prospect Juan Sanchez Skips FCL for Dunedin Debut

The Toronto Blue Jays consider shortstop Juan Sanchez to be special enough to skip a rung in their organization. On Thursday, Toronto made the decision to assign the 18-year-old Dominican Republic native to its Class A affiliate in Dunedin, per his MiLB.com player page.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 16

Blue Jays: José Berríos struggles in first rehab start

The Toronto Blue Jays will get starting pitching reinforcements sooner rather than later. On Thursday evening, José Berríos made his first rehab start of the season.

Patrick Corbin News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 16

Patrick Corbin Dazzles in Potential Final Chance to Remain in Blue Jays Rotation

As Trey Yesavage is on the cusp of making a return to the big leagues, Patrick Corbin made his case on Thursday to remain in the Blue Jays' rotation. The veteran southpaw bounced back well after his disappointing season debut, and allowed just one run on four hits and striking out six over 5.2 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 16

Instant Reaction: Brewers win 2-1 again and take series from the Blue Jays

For the second straight game, the Blue Jays’ bats went completely cold and were beaten by the small-ball approach of Milwaukee. After an explosive night

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Addison Barger News After 9 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling to stay competitive early in the 2026 MLB season, although it is not entirely their fault. The club has dealt with a wave of injuries and bad luck that has derailed the opening stretch.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 16

Blue Jays farm system notes (April 15): Sean Keys and Jace Bohrofen hit two home runs in doubleheader

The Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system has continued to impress. On Wednesday, the four teams played five games, with all but one of those games being a victory.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Blue Jays manager sends extremely clear message to struggling lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays were defeated 2-1 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Toronto’s lineup has endured a difficult season so far. The Blue Jays are just 25th in runs scored and 21st in home runs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 16

Blue Jays' previous struggles with run support creep back this season

While numerous injuries have hampered the Toronto Blue Jays' early-season struggles, another defining element has been the lack of run support.

Jeff Hoffman's continued struggles show why Louis Varland should take Blue Jays' closer role

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 15

Jeff Hoffman's continued struggles show why Louis Varland should take Blue Jays' closer role

The Toronto Blue Jays' closer situation continues to signal a change.

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Trey Yesavage News / Yardbarker / April 14

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation

Having Yesavage return to the rotation would lift a huge weight off a Blue Jays rotation that's been struggling.

Blue Jays need Kazuma Okamoto to bring more power in the lineup

Blue Jays' JoJo Parker finding his rhythm in Dunedin

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Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Blue Jays Re-Sign Austin Voth To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays brought right-hander Austin Voth back on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’d elected free agency last week after being designated for assignment.