Blue Jays receive positive update on Spencer Arrighetti

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Blue Jays receive positive update on trade acquisition Spencer Arrighetti

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated Aug 20, 2026 6:20 PM ET

Recently acquired Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has yet to make his debut with the team following setbacks in his recovery from a foot injury (Morton's neuroma).

Arrighetti successfully got through his rehab outing on Aug. 16 without any pain in his foot and threw three 2/3 innings for Triple-A Buffalo.

Following his bullpen assignment on Wednesday, the 26-year-old "felt good," which means that he could be activated off the injured list (IL) on Friday and make his first appearance with the team. Arrighetti could either start or throw a bulk outing behind an opener.

Arrighetti was acquired on Aug. 3 from the Houston Astros in the Daulton Varsho trade. It will be intriguing to see what Arrighetti brings to the Blue Jays.

Spencer Arrighetti (foot) felt good in his Wednesday bullpen and could be activated off the IL on Friday if the Blue Jays choose that direction

Arrighetti could start or throw a bulk outing behind an opener
— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) August 20, 2026

What Spencer Arrighetti can provide the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays begin a series against the New York Yankees this Friday, and the right-hander can provide three to four innings of bridge work that would help take a load off the overworked bullpen. In his career against the Yankees, he owns a 1-1 record with a 4.50 ERA and 12 strikeouts across two appearances.

His debut could also be a test to see if he's equipped to handle a rotation spot in the future. In addition, he could also provide the Blue Jays with a fresh arm and can offer immediate value to help stabilize a taxed pitching staff. Arrighetti can potentially provide back-end depth in the rotation.

Arrighetti's ability to eat up innings will come in handy for the Blue Jays, who are making a postseason push in a tight AL wild-card race. His presence could also help rest overworked relievers such as Braydon Fisher, Tyler Rogers and Mason Fluharty.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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