Springer went 1-for-2 with three walks, a two-run homer and three total runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Yankees. Springer ended a 14-game homer drought with his second-inning long ball and walked in his three subsequent plate appearances. The 36-year-old went 3-for-22 through the first six games of June, but he's been more productive the past two contests, going 2-for-5 with five walks, a homer, two RBI and four runs. Despite his .208/.303/.361 slash line through 208 plate appearances this year, Springer has continued to operate as Toronto's primary leadoff man.
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| PITCHERS | B/T | HT | WT | Age |
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| L/R | 6'7" | 240 | 37 | |
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R/R | 6'0" | 205 | 32 |
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R/R | 6'3" | 200 | 31 |
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R/R | 6'3" | 223 | 24 |
| R/R | 6'0" | 185 | 35 | |
Dylan Cease
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R/R | 6'2" | 200 | 30 |
| L/L | 6'4" | 225 | 36 | |
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R/R | 6'3" | 205 | 29 |
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R/R | 5'10" | 180 | 27 |
| R/R | 6'4" | 180 | 25 | |
| L/L | 6'2" | 220 | 30 | |
| R/L | 6'2" | 215 | 24 | |
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R/R | 6'5" | 220 | 30 |
| R/R | 6'1" | 195 | 28 | |
| R/R | 6'0" | 196 | 25 | |
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R/R | 6'1" | 230 | 35 |
| L/R | 6'2" | 205 | 35 | |
| L/R | 6'3" | 215 | 35 | |
| R/R | 6'5" | 205 | 36 | |
Jeff Hoffman
23
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R/R | 6'5" | 235 | 33 |
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Chase Lee
52
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R/R | 6'0" | 170 | 27 |
| L/L | 6'2" | 195 | 29 | |
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Adam Macko
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L/L | 6'0" | 170 | 25 |
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R/L | 6'4" | 219 | 35 |
| L/R | 6'3" | 180 | 25 | |
Tommy Nance
45
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R/R | 6'6" | 235 | 35 |
| R/R | 5'11" | 178 | 27 | |
| R/R | 5'10" | 155 | 25 | |
| R/R | 6'5" | 206 | 33 | |
| L/L | 6'2" | 197 | 29 | |
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R/R | 6'6" | 255 | 32 |
| R/R | 6'2" | 190 | 31 | |
| R/R | 6'0" | 165 | 29 | |
Tyler Rogers
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R/R | 6'3" | 180 | 35 |
| R/R | 6'3" | 230 | 23 | |
Max Scherzer
31
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R/R | 6'3" | 208 | 41 |
| R/R | 6'2" | 190 | 30 | |
| R/R | 6'3" | 225 | 32 | |
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L/L | 6'4" | 220 | 23 |
| R/R | 6'4" | 200 | 35 | |
| R/R | 6'1" | 180 | 25 | |
| L/R | 6'1" | 205 | 28 | |
| R/R | 6'3" | 210 | 31 | |
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R/R | 6'4" | 215 | 27 |
| R/R | 6'3" | 210 | 25 | |
| R/R | 6'4" | 225 | 22 |
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| B/R | 5'10" | 190 | 34 | |
| R/R | 5'8" | 245 | 27 | |
| R/R | 6'2" | 205 | 29 | |
| R/R | 5'9" | 210 | 28 | |
| R/R | 6'3" | 207 | 29 | |
| B/R | 6'0" | 225 | 25 |
| INFIELDERS | B/T | HT | WT | Age |
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| R/R | 6'0" | 170 | 30 | |
| L/R | 5'11" | 161 | 27 | |
| R/R | 6'0" | 245 | 27 | |
| R/R | 5'7" | 153 | 28 | |
| R/R | 5'11" | 193 | 23 | |
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R/R | 5'11" | 210 | 26 |
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L/R | 5'11" | 210 | 26 |
| L/R | 6'2" | 190 | 23 | |
| B/R | 5'10" | 150 | 24 | |
| R/R | 6'0" | 215 | 25 | |
| R/R | 6'4" | 250 | 29 | |
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Nathan Lukes
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L/R | 5'11" | 180 | 31 |
| L/L | 5'10" | 170 | 24 | |
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B/R | 6'1" | 230 | 31 |
| L/L | 5'11" | 205 | 24 | |
| R/R | 5'8" | 190 | 27 | |
| R/R | 6'1" | 220 | 36 | |
| R/R | 5'9" | 178 | 31 | |
| L/R | 6'3" | 222 | 28 | |
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L/R | 5'8" | 207 | 29 |
June 12
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The Toronto Blue Jays activated C Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list.
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The Toronto Blue Jays sent RHP Yariel Rodriguez outright to the minors.
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The Toronto Blue Jays recalled OF Davis Schneider from the minors.
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The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list.
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The Toronto Blue Jays designated C Tyler Heineman for assignment.
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June 10
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The Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Connor Seabold for assignment.
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The Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Max Scherzer from the 15-day injured list.
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June 09
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The Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Dylan Cease from the 15-day injured list.
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The Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Adam Macko to the minors.
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June 08
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The Toronto Blue Jays sent RHP Tanner Andrews outright to the minors.
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The Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Tommy Nance from the 15-day injured list.
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The Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Yariel Rodriguez for assignment.
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June 05
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The Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Simeon Woods Richardson.
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The Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Chad Dallas to the minors.
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June 04
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The Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Tanner Andrews for assignment.
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The Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of RHP Chad Dallas from the minors.
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The Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Hayden Juenger to the minors.
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June 03
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed RHP Justin Topa to a minor league contract.
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Springer went 1-for-2 with three walks, a two-run homer and three total runs scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Yankees. Springer ended a 14-game homer drought with his second-inning long ball and walked in his three subsequent plate appearances. The 36-year-old went 3-for-22 through the first six games of June, but he's been more productive the past two contests, going 2-for-5 with five walks, a homer, two RBI and four runs. Despite his .208/.303/.361 slash line through 208 plate appearances this year, Springer has continued to operate as Toronto's primary leadoff man.
Varland picked up the save Friday against the Yankees, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning. The right-hander saw a streak of 18 straight outings without giving up an earned run come to an end during his previous appearance Tuesday, but he bounced back Friday by throwing 12 of 16 pitches for strikes and secure his 12 save of the year. Varland retains a firm grip on Toronto's closer role with a 0.49 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 48:10 K:BB over 36.2 innings.
Yesavage (3-3) earned the win Friday, allowing five runs on four hits and six walks over five innings against the Yankees. He struck out three. It certainly wasn't Yesavage's best performance as he walked at least six for the second time this season, though it was enough to net the win since the Blue Jays built up an early lead and tacked on late. The right-hander has surrendered five or more runs in three of his past four starts and has a 6.85 ERA and 18:17 K:BB across 22.1 innings during that span.
Kirk went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's win over the Yankees. Kirk returned from a two-month absence Friday and made an immediate contribution with an RBI double during the first inning before delivering another run-scoring knock in the fifth. The 27-year-old has now played in six games this season and is batting .261 (6-for-23) with two doubles, a homer, four RBI and three runs.
The Blue Jays are hoping to send Barger (elbow) on a rehab assignment next week, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. Barger continues to progress in his recovery from right elbow inflammation that sent him to the 10-day injured list May 11. He is moving through his hitting program, and the goal is for Barger to start a rehab assignment over the coming week, which could have him back with the Blue Jays by late June.
Garcia (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and is closing in on being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. Garcia hasn't had the best stats across five minor-league rehab games, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings. However, the important thing for Garcia is that he hasn't hit any setbacks during his rehab assignment, and if that trend continues, then the right-hander could make his 2026 regular-season debut with the Blue Jays by the end of June. He is in the final stages of his recovery from a cleanup procedure that he underwent on his right elbow in September.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Bieber (elbow) will likely make another rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo before rejoining Toronto, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. Bieber looked sharp in his second rehab start Thursday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing five hits and a walk with five strikeouts. If the veteran right-hander needs another turn in Triple-A and all goes well, then he could be available to return for the Blue Jays' series opener against the Astros on Monday, June 22. Bieber's return would likely result in Patrick Corbin being removed from the Blue Jays' rotation.
The Blue Jays recalled Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. The 27-year-old was optioned to Buffalo in late April but will return to the big club Friday since Daulton Varsho (wrist) is headed to the injured list. Schneider has struggled to a .127/.295/.211 slash line and 34.8 percent strikeout rate in 89 major-league plate appearances this year. He was more productive during his stint at Triple-A with a .769 OPS, though that came as the result of a .188 average and a ridiculous 24:8 BB:K in 14 games.