Daulton Varsho - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle with lefty on mound Varsho is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Lefty Sean Manaea is starting for the Mets, so the Blue Jays will send Varsho and fellow left-handed batter Andres Gimenez to the bench in order to add a pair of righty hitters to the mix. Myles Straw will replace Varsho in center field and will bat ninth.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bangs out three XBH on Tuesday Varsho went 3-for-6 with two doubles, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-7 extra-innings loss to the Astros.

Impact The center fielder has been dialed in since returning from a wrist injury over the weekend. Over the last three games, Varsho has gone 5-for-14 with four extra-base hits (two doubles and two homers), four runs, five RBI and a steal. His seven home runs and 22 RBI in 67 contests this season are way off his 2025 pace, but Varsho still has time to heat up over the summer and avoid a disappointing campaign.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in return to lineup Varsho went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Cubs.

Impact Returning to the lineup after being out since June 9 due to a wrist issue, Varsho made a quick impact when he turned on a seventh-inning fastball from former teammate Trent Thornton and drove it down the right-field line, producing the Blue Jays' first runs of the game and sparking a wild late comeback. The long ball was Varsho's sixth in 65 games this season, to go along with a .256/.329/.419 slash line, five steals, 20 RBI and 28 runs.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Blue Jays reinstated Varsho (wrist) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Varsho would "have to do a lot" in order to return from the IL by Saturday, but the 29-year-old appears to have passed all of the Jays' tests and will now rejoin the team without heading out on a rehab assignment. He'll reclaim his role as Toronto's primary center fielder, and Charles McAdoo will head back to Triple-A Buffalo to clear space on the 26-man roster.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Return on Saturday not ruled out Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Varsho (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Saturday, but he will "have to do a lot today...

Impact Varsho resumed hitting this week as he works his way back from left wrist inflammation. If the outfielder is not quite ready to return to the active roster this weekend, he might need a rehab game or two in order to knock the rust off. Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw have been handling center field for Toronto since Varsho went down.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming hitting activities Varsho (wrist) is beginning to feel better and resumed hitting in the batting cages on Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports

Impact Just four days after landing on the injured list with left wrist inflammation, Varsho has resumed hitting and is starting to feel better as he gets closer to his potential return to the major-league level. Toronto announced that the 30-year-old will continue to ramp up his activities over the next couple of days as the team evaluates his next steps.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with wrist inflammation The Blue Jays placed Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation.

Impact It's been a week since Varsho started a game, though he has appeared off the bench a few times during that stretch. Ultimately, the outfielder was unable to avoid a trip to the IL, and he will be eligible to return June 20. Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes should handle center field for Toronto while Varsho is out.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out for fifth straight game Varsho (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Phillies.

Impact Varsho will be held out of the lineup for a fifth straight game, though his absence may have more to do with the matchup versus a lefty starter (Jesus Luzardo) than any major concern about his left wrist injury. After an MRI on his wrist returned negative Tuesday, Varsho was deployed off the bench as a pinch runner later that night and stole a base and scored a run in the Blue Jays' 3-2 win. He should be available off the bench once again Wednesday and could be ready to rejoin the lineup Friday, when the Blue Jays open a three-game series versus the Yankees.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

MRI returns clean Manager John Schneider said that Varsho, who is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, had an MRI on his left wrist come back negative, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet....

Impact The skipper also said that Varsho is still feeling "a little bit sore" as he misses a fourth straight game due to wrist inflammation, and the Blue Jays are waiting for some more feedback from a hand specialist before deciding the next steps. The club would like to avoid placing the 30-year-old on the injured list, but there may not be much of a choice if his absence extends much longer.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Tuesday Varsho (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Phillies.

Impact It's the fourth straight start Varsho will miss as he continues to deal with left wrist inflammation. The Blue Jays have been optimistic that Varsho will be able to avoid a stint on the injured list, but he'll need to be game-ready soon or the club will have no choice but to make a transaction. Nathan Lukes is in center field for Toronto on Tuesday.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in third straight game Varsho (wrist) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Varsho will miss out on a third straight start while he tends to left wrist inflammation, but at this stage, the Blue Jays aren't expecting him to require a stint on the injured list. The Blue Jays felt comfortable enough with making Varsho available off the bench for Sunday's 6-4 win over the Orioles, with the 29-year-old checking into that contest in the ninth inning as a defensive replacement in center field.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Varsho (wrist) is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Orioles on Sunday.

Impact Varsho will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while tending to a left wrist injury that popped up in Friday's series opener. The Blue Jays will start Jesus Sanchez, Myles Straw and Yohendrick Pinango in the outfield from left to right for Sunday's series finale.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Varsho isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Varsho was forced to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to left wrist inflammation, and the Blue Jays will give him a chance to rest Saturday while Myles Straw starts in center field.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with wrist inflammation Manager John Schneider said after Friday's game against Baltimore that Varsho has been dealing with left wrist inflammation over the last couple of days, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com...

Impact Varsho had to leave Friday's contest after aggravating his wrist during his first plate appearance. X-rays came back negative after the game, so he isn't dealing with anything severe, but he could sit out a game or two to give his wrist a chance to recover properly.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Friday Varsho was removed from Friday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what exactly is bothering Varsho, but the Jays should provide more information in the near future. If the 29-year-old ends up needing to miss time, Myles Straw and Yohendrick Pinango would be the leading candidates to pick up starts in the outfield.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Two XBH in Friday's win Varsho went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and a run scored in Friday's win over the Orioles.

Impact Both extra-base hits came off southpaw Trevor Rogers, as Varsho stays dialed in at the plate. It was the center fielder's fifth multi-hit performance in his last 13 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .327/.411/.510 with zero homers but five doubles, two triples, one steal, three RBI and seven runs.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high four hits Tuesday Varsho went 4-for-5 with a steal and a run scored during the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.

Impact Varsho posted a career high in hits Tuesday, all of which resulted in singles. He's recorded at least two hits in three of his last four games, which has improved his season slash line to .278/.346/.438 with four steals, five home runs and 15 RBI in 179 plate appearances.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in Sunday's win Varsho went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Both extra-base hits came off Jack Flaherty as part of two-run frames from the Jays in the first and third innings. Varsho has found a groove in May, and over the last eight games he's batting .367 (11-for-30) with four XBH, one steal, six runs and six RBI.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts walk-off grand slam Varsho went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact After the Rays scored twice to take a 3-1 lead in the top of the 10th inning, Varsho came up with the bases loaded with one out in the bottom half of the frame and launched an opposite-field grand slam off a two-strike pitch from Aaron Brooks, sending Toronto home with a win. It's the fifth homer of the year for Varsho, who's gone 7-for-21 (.333) with an .840 OPS in his last five games. Overall, he's slashing .250/.321/.403 with 13 RBI. 19 runs scored and three steals across 159 plate appearances this season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Varsho is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Varsho will get a day off as the Rays send southpaw Shane McClanahan to the bump. Myles Straw will patrol center field for the Blue Jays, while Yohendrick Pinango will grab a start in right field.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fourth homer Varsho went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Twins.

Impact The center fielder took Bailey Ober deep in the fourth inning, but it was all the offense Toronto could manage on the night. Varsho snapped a 12-game homer drought with the blast, and on the season he's slashing .235/.312/.408 with four long balls, two steals, eight RBI and 12 runs in 29 contests.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Varsho is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Varsho doesn't always sit against left-handed pitching, but he'll hit the bench for the series opener while the Red Sox send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the bump. Myles Straw will fill in for Varsho in center field and will bat leadoff.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Monday Varsho (knee) is starting in center field and batting seventh against the Angels on Monday.

Impact Varsho missed the Blue Jays' last two games due to left knee soreness that cropped up during Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, but he has recovered enough to be in the lineup for Monday's series opener. Since April 1, Varsho has gone 14-for-47 (.298) with one steal, three home runs and six RBI.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in lineup Monday Varsho (knee) said Sunday that he will "probably" be back in the lineup Monday against the Angels, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Varsho exited Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks and didn't play Saturday or Sunday because of left knee discomfort. However, he was feeling significantly better by Sunday and is on track to return to action for Monday's series opener. Varsho is sporting a .262/.333/.462 batting line with three home runs and one stolen base in his first 19 contests this season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Varsho (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact It's the second straight day on the bench for Varsho after he exited Friday's contest in Arizona due to left knee discomfort. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day as Myles Straw picks up a second consecutive start in center field Sunday.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

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