Gausman Takes the Mound as Scheduled for Blue Jays
Manager John Schneider confirmed Gausman will start as planned, dismissing any notion he might be held back ahead of the trade deadline.
Kevin Gausman is set to start for the Toronto Blue Jays as originally scheduled. Manager John Schneider stated there were no internal discussions about scratching him in connection with trade deadline considerations. The confirmation comes directly from the Blue Jays beat reporter covering the team. Gausman's availability removes any uncertainty around the pitching slot for today's game.
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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.