Bateman Arrives in Toronto as Part of Gausman Trade Return
Blue Jays beat reporter flags 24-year-old CF Brett Bateman as a near-term contributor after strong AAA numbers in the Gausman deal haul.
Brett Bateman, a 24-year-old center fielder, was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays as part of the return for Kevin Gausman. Over 81 AAA games he posted a .312 AVG, .413 OBP, 3 HR, and 20 SB. Beat reporter Keegan Matheson notes his contact-oriented profile and proximity to the majors, suggesting a potential late-season call-up in Toronto.
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Okamoto scratched from Blue Jays lineup with left knee contusion
Toronto's third baseman Kazuma Okamoto was pulled from tonight's starting lineup after suffering a left knee contusion.
Okamoto Out Again: Left Knee Contusion Keeps Him From Tonight's Lineup
Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto has been removed from the starting lineup for the second time due to a left knee contusion.
Taillon Lands on IL With Forearm Tendinitis
Toronto officially placed the recently acquired righty on the 15-day injured list, leaving the rotation short-handed with multiple other starters also sidelined.
Taillon Hits 15-Day IL With Forearm Tendinitis
The Blue Jays right-hander is sidelined with right forearm tendinitis, an injury that raises durability and return-timeline concerns.
Taillon Lands on 15-Day IL With Right Forearm Tendinitis
The Blue Jays right-hander is sidelined with forearm inflammation, creating an immediate rotation hole in Toronto.
Fourth-Out Ruling Impacts Blue Jays-Red Sox Game
A rare 'fourth out' appeal play ruling came into effect during the Blue Jays and Red Sox game, drawing attention from the TOR beat reporter.