Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Daulton Varsho News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Blue Jays Receive Major Daulton Varsho News

The Toronto Blue Jays are riding a wave of momentum, having secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 6-4 comeback win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 7

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays come from behind for the 19th time in 5-4 win over Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays cannot be stopped. On Saturday afternoon, the Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 to move to a season-high six games over .500, a 35-29 record.

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Jose Bautista News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista gets emotional at Canadian Baseball HOF induction

Jose Bautista played with four teams after being drafted into Major League Baseball in 2004. It wasn’t until 2008 that he found his true home with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 7

Toronto Blue Jays' First-Round Pick Leads Minor League Baseball in Strikeouts

After getting selected in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage is tearing up the minor leagues. Now pitching for High-A Vancouver, he leads Minor League Baseball with 88 strikeouts.

Michael Stefanic News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Blue Jays Outright Michael Stefanic

The Blue Jays outrighted Michael Stefanic off their 40-man roster and assigned the infielder to Triple-A Buffalo after Stefanic cleared waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / June 7

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays take the first game of the Twins series and extend their win streak to three games

The Toronto Blue Jays were back on the road this week, landing in Minnesota to face the Twins for a three-game series this weekend. The squad will also visit St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Twins look to shut down hot Blue Jays bats

The Toronto Blue Jays have found a number of ways to win over the past two weeks, but the No. 1 reason for the recent success is offense. The Blue Jays will try to stay hot at the plate when they play the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

Two homers spark Blue Jays' comeback against Twins

George Springer and Addison Barger homered as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis. Bo Bichette added a two-run single for Toronto, which overcame a 3-0 deficit to win its third game in a row.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 6

Springer and Barger Homer, Jays Beat Twins

Blue Jays 6 Twins 4 It is nice when you can win on a bullpen day. Paxton Schultz was not good in the opener role, but, after that, everyone was good. Schultz gave up a run in the first on a Trevor Larnach home run.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays series recap: Jays best Phillies in three-game series

This seven-game home stretch is the best the Toronto Blue Jays have looked all season. After a four-game sweep of the Athletics over the weekend, the Blue Jays began a series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Myles Straw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Why Myles Straw trade to Blue Jays was a blessing in disguise

The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a trade for Myles Straw in January, sending cash to the Cleveland Guardians for the outfielder. Straw, who was once an AL Gold Glove for the Guardians in 2023, barely played in the big leagues in 2024 due to his struggles.

Brandon Barriera News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Brandon Barriera tosses two scoreless innings in return from Tommy John surgery

Brandon Barriera is officially on the way back. After making only one start in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, Barriera made his return to game action Friday in the Florida Complex League, completing a pair of scoreless innings while retiring five of his six batters faced.

Juaron Watts-Brown News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Juaron Watts-Brown building momentum at double-A after logging consecutive quality starts

Juaron Watts-Brown is finding his way at double-A New Hampshire. The 23-year-old righty began this season at high-A Vancouver, repeating the level for the second straight campaign, but he received a well-deserved promotion after eight starts with the Canadians.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate haven’t given up a run in 30 innings

On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays‘ Double-A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, gave up a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth. They haven’t allowed a run since.

Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / June 6

Blue Jays’ prospect Arjun Nimmala moves up in Baseball America’s top 100 list

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ farm system is starting to get better. On Wednesday, Baseball America released their updated Top 100 ranking, which features three different Blue Jays prospects: Arjun Nimmala, Trey Yesavage, and Ricky Tiedemann.

Ali Sanchez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Blue Jays outright Ali Sanchez

Now that he has cleared waivers, he has the right to elect free agency since he has previously been outrighted in his career.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 5

Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Made Minor League History of Last Decade This Week

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Will Robertson made some unique history on Tuesday, becoming the first member of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons to hit three home runs in a game since 2014.

Addison Barger News / Just Baseball / June 5

The Blue Jays’ Addison Barger Is Fully Breaking Out

Stats were taken prior to play on June 4. The Toronto Blue Jays knew that they needed to add a big bat this past offseason. They needed another legitimate power threat in the lineup besides Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / June 4

Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Hander Now at Top of Poor List in Team History After Rough Outing

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis moved to the top of a poor list in team history on Tuesday night as part of an 8-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Blue Jays receive major Max Scherzer news before Phillies game

Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $15.5 million contract with Toronto in February, was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 30.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / June 2

Toronto Blue Jays Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Moves Up Franchise Leaderboards

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opened Sunday's contest against the Athletics with a two-base knock, but the Toronto Blue Jays still found themselves trailing late.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Blue Jays CF returns to IL with hamstring strain

Prior to today’s 8-4 win over the Athletics, the Blue Jays placed center fielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list and activated right-hander Erik Swanson from the 60-day IL to make his season debut. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A and second baseman/outfielder Davis Schneider was called up in the corresponding moves.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

Watch: George Springer burned by replay in funniest way possible

Watch: Blue Jays' George Springer burned by replay in funniest way possible

Now that instant replay is a part of professional sports, athletes always need to be aware that every inch and every movement matters. George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays found that out the hard way on Sunday afternoon against the Athletics.

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