Vanessa Serrao

2 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Vanessa Serrao

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned Easton Lucas to Triple-A Buffalo and called up Josh Walker, who has performed well for the Bisons. Walker sports a 2.57 ERA across six games with 10 strikeouts. Lucas performed well across two starts for the Blue Jays, but then had troubles with giving up home runs. He surrendered 14 runs across his last two starts. including five home runs. Lucas had a good run going, but unfortunately hitters figured him out all too quickly.

4 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Vanessa Serrao

The Toronto Blue Jays made several roster moves on Sunday, one of which was placing reliever Nick Sandlin on the 15-day injury list. Sandlin has been dealing with a right lat strain for some time but has been managing it. Manager John Schneider felt it was best to shutdown Sandlin from throwing before the injury escalated. While not a severe injury, Sandlin’s absence will be a hit to the Blue Jays bullpen.

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Vanessa Serrao

Daulton Varsho’s return speaks volumes for the Toronto Blue Jays and presents how the outfield situation will transform. The Blue Jays had roster flexibility to start the season with several different outfielders. They have George Springer, Nathan Lukes, Addison Barger, Davis Schneider, Alan Roden, and Myles Straw. But Schneider was optioned to AAA Buffalo following his poor offense (1-for-15 (.067)).

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Vanessa Serrao

Kevin Gausman is having a solid start to his 2025 season, demonstrating a solid command of his fastball, his bread and butter pitch. Through four starts, he has a 2-1 record and a 2.49 ERA with 20 strikeouts and a 0.71 WHIP across 25 1/3 innings. While it’s still early, he’s demonstrating an improved start compared to last season, where he illustrated some early struggles. His fastball has been dominant, and he’s been off to a strong start for the Blue Jays.

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Vanessa Serrao

The latest injury update with Max Scherzer is not the best news for the Blue Jays, as he is still dealing with pain in his thumb. Scherzer has engaged in throwing, and unfortunately, the discomfort he’s been experiencing is lingering. According to manager John Schneider, Scherzer will visit specialist Dr. Thomas Graham this week for the second time. On March 31st, Scherzer got a cortisone shot in his thumb from his specialist.