Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / April 30

Jays Win In Extras

Red Sox 6 Blue Jays 6 Wednesday is bowling night (don’t judge me), I leave the house, it is 6-0 and I’m not unhappy to be leaving. I get to bowling and it is 6-6.

Erik Swanson News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Report: Erik Swanson experiences forearm soreness before scheduled appearence in Dunedin

The bad news just keeps flowing for Blue Jays right-handed reliever Erik Swanson. During his pre-game meeting with the media, Jays manager John Schneider noted that Swanson experienced some soreness in his right forearm while throwing before his scheduled appearance with the Dunedin Blue Jays yesterday.

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Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

It’s Addison Barger’s time to shine for the Blue Jays

When it became evident that Daulton Varsho would be activated off the IL for the series opener against the Red Sox, there was plenty of speculation on what the corresponding roster move would be to make room for him.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Blue Jays swap Casey Lawrence for Eric Lauer ahead of bullpen game versus Red Sox

Goodbye, Casey Lawrence, we hardly knew ye. After needing Lawrence to eat innings in Tuesday’s 10-2 blowout loss to the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays needed to alter their plans (again) for Wednesday’s scheduled bullpen game.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Blue Jays select Eric Lauer, designate Casey Lawrence for assignment

The Blue Jays announced that they have selected left-hander Eric Lauer to their roster. To open a 40-man spot for him, Casey Lawrence has been designated for assignment.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Daulton Varsho fittingly makes sensational catch in return from IL: ‘He’s the best out there’

In typical Daulton Varsho style, it took less than four innings for the 2024 Gold Glove winner to remind everyone why he’s arguably the best defensive outfielder in the sport these days.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Under the Radar Blue Jays prospects: Yeuni Muñoz

The Toronto Blue Jays needed a prospect to come out of nowhere, and they may have gotten just that with Yeuni Muñoz. During the 2021 International Free Agency, the Blue Jays signed Muñoz to a signing bonus of $315,000.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Blue Jays facing $92.5 million ‘panic’ after opening month

The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a disappointing 13-16 start during the 2025 MLB season. There were some high hopes for this team, but being three games below .500 going into May isn’t what many expected from the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 30

Addison Barger has all the physical tools to make an impact for struggling Blue Jays

For a non-Toronto Blue Jays fan looking at the team from an outsider’s perspective, it’s probably a head-scratcher as to why Addison Barger isn’t one, in the lineup more often, and two, doesn’t have better stats when he is playing.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 30

Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Hander Has Historically Tough Outing as Team Continues Slide

The Toronto Blue Jays were beaten 10-2 by the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, falling to 13-16 on the season. The Jays have now lost eight of their last nine, sliding to fourth place in the American League East.

MLB News / FirstSportz / April 30

Watch: Daulton Varsho’s INCREDIBLE back-handed catch leaves Jarren Duran stunned in Blue Jays-Red Sox game

Toronto Blue Jays star Daulton Varsho stole all the headlines on Tuesday night with an incredible back-handed catch. His play during the game against the Boston Red Sox left 2024 All-Star Game MVP Jarren Duran stunned at the Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Daulton Varsho submits candidate for greatest MLB catch of all-time

Daulton Varsho managed to produce the greatest (or at the very least, the most unusual) catch of all-time on Tuesday night. During his team’s game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto, the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Varsho pulled off a ludicrous, gravity-defying catch in center field.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 29

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays gave up five home runs in 10-2 loss to Red Sox

Well, that was ugly. On Tuesday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays started a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, having lost seven of their last eight games as well as three consecutive series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Watch: Blue Jays' Varsho makes potential catch of the year

Watch: Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes potential catch of the year

If things do not work out for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho in MLB, he might have a future with the Savannah Bananas, at least based on the improbable and unbelievable catch he made against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

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Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Blue Jays Receive Exciting Max Scherzer News Before Red Sox Game

The Toronto Blue Jays signed future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer to a one-year, $15.5 million contract over the winter, but he's only pitched one game this season due to a thumb injury.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 29

Toronto Blue Jays' Valuable Reliever Set to Begin Important Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson will begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday night with High-A Dunedin. He's working back from a forearm issue that has kept him on the injured list all season thus far.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Decision Before Red Sox Game

As the Toronto Blue Jays approach the end of April, their season has been a mix of highs and lows. With a current record of 13-15, they find themselves in fourth place in the competitive American League East division.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29