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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Make Move After Andres Gimenez News
Blue Jays Make Move After Andres Gimenez News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have been in hot form offensively in their series against the Athletics. On Thursday, they dominated with a 12-0 shutout, followed up on Friday with an 11-7 win. Ernie Clement and Addison Barger each contributed solo home runs, while Myles Straw went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, helping the team move above the .500 mark for the first time since April 21. Advertisement Staying hot, the Blue Jays added a 8-7 victory on Saturday to make it four straight wins overall. These victories have been achieved without the presence of second baseman Andres Gimenez, who has been sidelined since May 7 due to a right quadriceps strain. Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (0)© Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images His absence has been felt, particularly in the infield defense and base running departments. While players like Ernie Clement have stepped up admirably, the team has missed Gimenez's Gold Glove defense and other contributions. On Saturday, Keegan Matheson reported that Gimenez is set to play in rehab games this weekend with Single-A Dunedin, indicating a likely activation for Tuesday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. While this is good news for the Blue Jays, it means Gimenez is still not yet ready to join the big league club, which is why a separate move was made on Sunday. After placing Daulton Varsho on the injured list and optioning Easton Lucas, Toronto recalled Davis Schneider who is starting in Gimenez's usual spot at second base in the series finale against the A's. Advertisement Had Gimenez been able to return, perhaps Toronto would have gone a different direction with this move, but for now it is Schneider rejoining the club. Before his injury, Giménez was batting .195 with three home runs and 10 RBIs. His defense and base running skills have been crucial to the Blue Jays' this year, contributing to a 0.9 bWAR. Gimenez's return is expected to improve the team's infield stability and add depth to the lineup as they continue their push in the AL East standings. With the offense clicking and the looming return of Gimenez, Toronto appears to be on the right path as it approaches a challenging series against the 36-win Phillies, one of the league's best teams. Advertisement Related: Blue Jays Announce Bad News After Historic Win Over Athletics Related: Blue Jays Make MLB History in Win Over Athletics This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Daulton Varsho placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 1 hamstring strain
Some clarity on Daulton Varsho's left hamstring injury was provided in the hours leading up to Sunday's series finale against the visiting Athletics. What's clear is that the Jays will miss Varsho's presence in the outfield and at the plate, regardless of whatever rotation the club cares to use moving forward in his absence. By moving Varsho to the 10-day injured list, a key piece has effectively been removed from the roster. The exact timeline for a return remains very much up in the air. Per manager John Schneider, Varsho suffered a Grade 1 strain during Saturday's win when he crushed a ball high off the wall in left field, this after George Springer had just hit a home run. As Varsho rounded the bag at second base hoping to stretch it into a triple, he grabbed the back of his left leg. He tried to one-hop it to third base, but was tagged out. Once Varsho pulled up on the bases, the Jays' dugout turned silent. There's been nothing silent about the way Varsho plays, one of the very few who leaves everything out on the field no matter the score or time in the game. The plan is to evaluate Varsho on a week-to-week basis. A Grade 1 strain is considered the mildest version, but soft tissue injuries are delicate and it would be surprising to see Varsho back in the lineup this month. The Jays' injury list is beginning to overflow, a group that includes Anthony Santander, Yimi Garcia, Max Scherzer, Andres Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and Nick Sandlin. At least Erik Swanson was activated off the IL Sunday, a move many expected given his presence in the clubhouse Saturday. Gimenez is the next candidate to be activated as early as Tuesday when the Phillies come to town for a three-game series. Swanson has yet to appear in a game this season. Varsho began the season inactive following his off-season shoulder surgery and subsequent rehab. In his absence, the Jays used this three-man rotation in centre field featuring Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and George Springer. Varsho's latest absence will open the door for extended playing time in centre for Lukes and Straw. Straw entered Saturday's game in the wake of Varsho's injury and started in centre in Sunday's series finale as the Jays attempted to complete their four-game sweep. Not having Varsho in the lineup also presents an opportunity for the likes of Jonatan Clase and Alan Roden. Once Varsho was placed on the 10-day IL, it allowed the Jays to recall Davis Schneider, who started Sunday's game at second base. The move to activate Swanson off the IL meant Easton Lucas had to be optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.
CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
Blue Jays place outfielder Varsho on 10-day IL with hamstring strain, activate reliever Swanson
The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring, one day after the 2024 Gold Glove winner left a game against the Athletics after injuring his leg running the bases. The Blue Jays also activated right-hander Erik Swanson off the 60-day IL and recalled utilityman Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A. In the third inning of Saturday's 8-7 win, Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh after rounding second base on a base hit off the wall, hopped a few steps and fell near third base as he was tagged out by Max Schuemann. Varsho missed the early part of the season after undergoing off-season shoulder surgery. He has a .207 average with eight homers and 20 RBIs in 24 games. Myles Straw, who replaced Varsho on Saturday, was set to start in centre field in Sunday's series finale. Swanson has not pitched this season because of median nerve entrapment. The six-year veteran went 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 games with Toronto last season. Schneider hit .067 with no homers and one RBI in 10 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season before being sent to Buffalo.
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Blue Jays put OF Varsho on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain, activate RHP Swanson
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring, one day after the 2024 Gold Glove winner left a game against the Athletics after injuring his leg running the bases. The Blue Jays also activated right-hander Erik Swanson off the 60-day IL and recalled utilityman Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A. In the third inning of Saturday's 8-7 win, Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh after rounding second base on a base hit off the wall, hopped a few steps and fell near third base as he was tagged out by Max Schuemann. Varsho missed the early part of the season after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. He has a .207 average with eight homers and 20 RBIs in 24 games. Myles Straw, who replaced Varsho on Saturday, was set to start in center field in Sunday's series finale. Swanson has not pitched this season because of median nerve entrapment. The six-year veteran went 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 games with Toronto last season. Schneider hit .067 with no homers and one RBI in 10 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season before being sent to Buffalo. ___
National Post
2 days ago
- General
- National Post
Daulton Varsho placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 1 hamstring strain
Some clarity on Daulton Varsho's left hamstring injury was provided in the hours leading up to Sunday's series finale against the visiting Athletics. Article content Article content What's clear is that the Jays will miss Varsho's presence in the outfield and at the plate, regardless of whatever rotation the club cares to use moving forward in his absence. Article content By moving Varsho to the 10-day injured list, a key piece has effectively been removed from the roster. Article content Per manager John Schneider, Varsho suffered a Grade 1 strain during Saturday's win when he crushed a ball high off the wall in left field, this after George Springer had just hit a home run. Article content As Varsho rounded the bag at second base hoping to stretch it into a triple, he grabbed the back of his left leg. Article content He tried to one-hop it to third base, but was tagged out. Article content There's been nothing silent about the way Varsho plays, one of the very few who leaves everything out on the field no matter the score or time in the game. Article content Article content The plan is to evaluate Varsho on a week-to-week basis. Article content A Grade 1 strain is considered the mildest version, but soft tissue injuries are delicate and it would be surprising to see Varsho back in the lineup this month. Article content The Jays' injury list is beginning to overflow, a group that includes Anthony Santander, Yimi Garcia, Max Scherzer, Andres Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and Nick Sandlin. Article content At least Erik Swanson was activated off the IL Sunday, a move many expected given his presence in the clubhouse Saturday. Article content Gimenez is the next candidate to be activated as early as Tuesday when the Phillies come to town for a three-game series. Article content Swanson has yet to appear in a game this season. Article content Varsho began the season inactive following his off-season shoulder surgery and subsequent rehab. Article content In his absence, the Jays used this three-man rotation in centre field featuring Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and George Springer. Article content Varsho's latest absence will open the door for extended playing time in centre for Lukes and Straw. Article content Straw entered Saturday's game in the wake of Varsho's injury and started in centre in Sunday's series finale as the Jays attempted to complete their four-game sweep. Article content Not having Varsho in the lineup also presents an opportunity for the likes of Jonatan Clase and Alan Roden. Article content
