The Toronto Blue Jays will begin a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre at 7:07 p.m. EDT on Monday.
Ahead of Monday’s matchup with Boston, Toronto announced it had optioned two players to Triple-A Buffalo.
Toronto Blue Jays Option 2 Players To Triple-A Before Red Sox Series
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 16: Davis Schneider #36 of the Toronto Blue Jays jogs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 16, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays have optioned utilityman Davis Schneider and right-hander Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced.
Toronto also selected the contract of right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson and recalled infielder Charles McAdoo. Additionally, the team designated catcher Willie Maclver for assignment.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 17: Simeon Woods Richardson #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of a game at Fenway Park on June 17, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
ROSTER MOVES:
- RHP Simeon Woods Richardson selected to the Major League roster and will be active tonight
- INF Charles McAdoo recalled from Triple-A and will be active tonight
- RHP Lazaro Estrada and UTIL Davis Schneider optioned to Triple-A
- C Willie MacIver designated for assignment
Looking at Davis Schneider
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Davis Schneider #36 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game five of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Schneider has had a rough season, slashing just .142/.295/.274 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 140 plate appearances across 61 games.
Last year, Schneider posted 1.3 bWAR and a strong .797 OPS in 82 games. He posted a .733 OPS in 24 plate appearances during the 2025 postseason.
Looking at Lazaro Estrada
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 7: Lazaro Estrada #60 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch in the sixth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blue Jays won 5-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
Estrada has posted a 4.50 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and eight strikeouts in 12 innings across seven games this season.
Estrada made just two big-league appearances last year, allowing seven earned runs over 7 1/3 innings.
Toronto Blue Jays Right Now
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 8: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 8, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays won 2 of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park this past weekend. They have won six of their last 10 games.
Toronto is in last place in the American League East with a 56-63 record. The club is 16 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
However, the Blue Jays are still alive in the playoff race, sitting just 3 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers for the final American League Wild Card spot.
Toronto Blue Jays Demote 2 Players Before Red Sox Series