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CTV News
8 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Nathan Lukes taken off seven-day injured list and inserted into Blue Jays lineup
Toronto Blue Jays right-fielder Nathan Lukes (38), middle right, is looked at by a trainer after a collision with teammate second baseman Ernie Clement (22) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) TORONTO — Nathan Lukes was reinstated from Toronto's seven-day injured list on Friday and was immediately inserted into the Blue Jays lineup against the Chicago White Sox. The outfielder was out with a concussion and his addition to Toronto's batting order delayed the announcement of the Blue Jays' lineup by about 30 minutes. Lukes was pencilled in to hit seventh and play left field. Right-handed pitcher Nick Sandlin (right lat strain) was reinstated from Toronto's 15-day injured list and was also available to pitch against Chicago. Lefty Justin Bruihl and outfielder Will Robertson were optioned to triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Right-handed starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) had a bullpen session scheduled for Saturday. It appears that the surefire Hall of Famer will likely start against the Cleveland Guardians at some point next week. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025.
National Post
8 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays make pair of minor moves fully aware bigger decisions await
Article content The Blue Jays added depth to their outfield, while bolstering their bullpen in what must be viewed as the beginning for some kind of major move to be engineered down the road. Article content So much of what will be done to cement the Jays as playoff contenders is all dependent on health. Article content Article content Health was the reason why Nathan Lukes and reliever Nick Sandlin were unavailable, but each is back after being reinstated from the injured list Friday. Article content Both were active for Friday night's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Article content The bigger picture involves the July 31 trade deadline and how the Blue Jays are positioned in the weeks leading up to a time when a deal of consequence might be enough to push the team over the line. Article content With Lukes back, the team's outfield becomes a bit crowded. Article content With Sandlin's return, it could spell the end for Chad Green, who has not acquitted himself when called upon. Article content Veteran reliever Erik Swanson was DFA'd by the club, a move many had expected given his struggles. Article content It's an interesting time for the Blue Jays, who have played well, with the interest surrounding the ball club only to intensify as they remain in the hunt for a wild-card spot with hopes of catching the AL-leading New York Yankees, who have slipped a bit atop their perch. Article content The Bronx Bombers will be in town later in the month with a return visit to Rogers Centre on tap next month. Article content Article content Of all the moves GM Ross Atkins made this past off-season, Sandlin's acquisition from Cleveland flew under the radar. Article content Article content When he was healthy and able to pitch, Sandlin did well. Article content One can quibble with the signing of Anthony Santander (shoulder), but no one was complaining when the Jays acquired a power bat to address the team's glaring need for a thumper. Article content Lukes has been a pleasant surprise. Article content To make room for Lukes and Sandlin, the Jays optioned outfielder Will Robertson and LHP Justin Bruihl. Article content Once Daulton Varsho returns from his hamstring injury, making room for him will not be an issue. Article content Another injured player expected to back sooner than later is reliever Yimi Garcia. Article content As for Bowden Francis, the struggling starter had a cortisone injection and isn't expected to throw for a few days. Article content Perhaps the biggest domino is veteran starter Max Scherzer, who hurt his thumb in his Blue Jays debut way back in the season-series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Article content In terms of progress, it's been going well for the right-hander, but until he's on the mound in a big-league game no one is sure what the future holds. Article content Scherzer is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday. Article content Article content Article content
Edmonton Journal
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Scherzer, Gimenez among Blue Jays nearing return from injury
Article content Pitchers Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin both threw bullpen sessions Tuesday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays' battered lineup is starting to heal. Article content Article content Article content Latest National Stories
National Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Scherzer, Gimenez among Blue Jays nearing return from injury
Pitchers Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin both threw bullpen sessions Tuesday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays' battered lineup is starting to heal. Article content Article content Scherzer has been out with right thumb inflammation and Sandlin is recovering from a lat strain. Article content Second baseman Andres Gimenez started running and doing baseball activities. Gimenez is healing from a quadriceps strain. Article content Relievers Ryan Burr and Erik Swanson will be pitching Wednesday for one of Toronto's minor-league affiliates, depending on where they can get some clear weather. Burr has right shoulder inflammation and Swanson has been dealing with median nerve entrapment since spring training. Article content Kevin Gausman is scheduled to start for the Blue Jays against the San Diego Padres Wednesday despite getting hit with a comebacker in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Article content Article content
Global News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Scherzer, Gimenez among Blue Jays nearing return
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook TORONTO – Pitchers Max Scherzer and Nick Sandlin both threw bullpen sessions this afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays' battered lineup is starting to heal. Scherzer has been out with right thumb inflammation and Sandlin is recovering from a lat strain. Second baseman Andres Gimenez started running and doing baseball activities. Story continues below advertisement Gimenez is healing a quadriceps strain. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Relievers Ryan Burr and Erik Swanson will be pitching for one of Toronto's minor league affiliates tomorrow, depending on where they can get some clear weather. Burr has right shoulder inflammation and Swanson has been dealing with median nerve entrapment since spring training. Kevin Gausman is scheduled to start for the Blue Jays against the San Diego Padres tomorrow, despite getting hit with a comebacker in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2025.
