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Instant Reaction: Blue Jays drop the first game of the D-backs series, and Daulton Varsho departs with a knee injury

The Toronto Blue Jays are not doing themselves any favours on the road. After dropping two of three against the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week, the Blue Jays landed in Arizona looking to put a win in the record column against the Diamondbacks and turn things around in the desert.

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Blue Jays Announce Daulton Varsho News After Leaving Diamondbacks Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have continued to be hit with the injury bug early in the 2026 MLB season, specifically the team’s position player group. As a result, they entered Friday with a 7-11 record, sitting in last place in the American League East.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays: Examining other closing options besides Jeff Hoffman

Entering the 2026 season, Jeff Hoffman appeared to be the go-to arm for Blue Jays manager John Schneider in the ninth inning. With three blown save opportunities just a few weeks into the season, there might need to be some changes at the closer’s spot.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

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

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage Decision After 18 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled early in the 2026 season, sitting at 7-11 and in fifth place in the American League East. Much of that has stemmed from injuries across the pitching staff, forcing multiple bullpen games and placing added strain on the remaining starters.

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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 / Bluejaysnation / April 17

Blue Jays Gameday (April 17): Toronto takes on Arizona

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping a trip to the desert will refresh a dry offence this weekend. The team is hoping to get back to its winning ways after dropping its fifth successive series, losing two of three games to the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Nathan Lukes News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

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.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 17

Blue Jays Series Opener vs. Diamondbacks: Preview, Storylines

Embarking on their first lengthy road trip of the 2026 season, things haven't started well. Toronto dropped two out of three against the Milwaukee Brewers to drop to 1-5 on the road early in the season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17

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.

Brendon Little 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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 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.

Toronto Blue Jays 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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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

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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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 17

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 / 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

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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

Blue Jays Face Next Steps After Trey Yesavage’s Latest Rehab Stint

There are no reports of Trey Yesavabe re-aggravating his shoulder injury after his start on Wednesday afternoon, which is fantastic news. The only problem is that Triple-A hitters lit him up.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 15