Daulton Varsho - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Settles at $8.2 million Varsho (shoulder) agreed to a one-year, $8.2 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Varsho is still recovering from the right rotator cuff surgery he underwent in late September, and while he hasn't fallen behind in his recovery process, there's still a good chance he will miss the first portion of the new season. The 28-year-old slashed .214/.293/.407 with 18 home runs, 50 RBI and 10 stolen bases over 136 games in 2024 and still has one more year of arbitration eligibility left.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Opening Day Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday that expecting Varsho (shoulder) to be ready for Opening Day "could be unrealistic," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Atkins noted that Varsho isn't behind schedule in his recovery after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in late September. However, manager John Schneider's original prediction of Varsho being close to full participation for the start of spring training no longer seems likely. A clearer picture regarding the 28-year-old's timeline will emerge as the new season approaches.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May be available for start of spring Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Varsho (shoulder) is expected to be close to a full participant for the start of spring training, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca repo...

Impact Varsho underwent surgery on his right shoulder Monday, and though the extent of the procedure wasn't known at the time, the Blue Jays indicated that the 28-year-old required a standard rotator cuff repair, with no other damage being detected. While the lack of additional damage to his shoulder qualifies as good news for Varsho, he could still face a tight window to gain full clearance by the time position players report to camp in the second half of February. Any setbacks in the rehab process over the winter could put Varsho at risk of opening the 2025 season on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Blue Jays transferred Varsho (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a paper move which frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Orelvis Martinez, who has been reinstated from the suspended list. Varsho underwent right rotator cuff surgery Monday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surgery completed Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that Varsho underwent surgery Monday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact The Blue Jays haven't provided a timeline for Varsho to resume baseball activities nor provided details regarding the nature of the outfielder's surgery, but the procedure had been expected to address a rotator cuff strain. Before being shut down for the season earlier this month, Varsho hit just .214 and got on base at a .293 clip over 513 plate appearances, but he was a decent source of counting stats (18 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 73 runs and 58 RBI).

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for shoulder surgery Varsho, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a shoulder strain Tuesday, will undergo surgery on his rotator cuff as soon as possible, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Varsho has been played through the injury for an undisclosed period and will miss the final couple weeks of the regular season. Assuming the 28-year-old is able to get the procedure relatively soon, he should have enough recovery time to be healthy for the start of spring training. Varsho had an underwhelming .214/.293/.407 slash line in 136 games this year, though he still provided some value for fantasy managers with 18 homers, 10 stolen bases, 58 RBI and 73 runs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder strain The Blue Jays placed Varsho on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 14, due to a right shoulder strain.

Impact The 28-year-old hasn't seen the field since Sept. 11 due to the shoulder issue, and Toronto finally elected to move him to the injured list Tuesday. Varsho will be eligible to rejoin the active roster Sept. 24, but it's possible the outfielder has already seen his last action of the season with only 12 games left on the schedule. If that's the case, Varsho will end 2024 with a 18 homers, 10 steals, 58 RBI, 73 runs and a .214/.293/.407 slash line in 136 contests.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Managing sore shoulder Varsho is out of the lineup for Sunday's game due to shoulder soreness, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact It's the first report of the injury for Varsho, but it makes sense as he hasn't been in the lineup since Tuesday against the Mets. The Blue Jays have a scheduled day off Monday, so the outfielder will have another two full days to rest up before Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to sit Varsho is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Varsho will sit for a fourth consecutive game, three of which have come against right-handers. The 28-year-old has gone just 4-for-27 with a 37.9 percent strikeout rate since returning from a two-game absence due to a right shoulder injury in early September. Nathan Lukes will start in center field Sunday and bat in the leadoff spot against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Varsho isn't in Toronto's lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Varsho will sit down for a third consecutive game Saturday after going just 4-for-27 with a homer and two RBI since the start of September. Nathan Lukes will fill in as the Jays' center fielder and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Varsho is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Impact Even with righty Erick Fedde on the mound for St. Louis, Varsho will open the game on the bench. Varsho is hitting .170 with a .235 on-base percentage and three home runs over his last 47 at-bats. Nathan Lukes is starting in left field while Joey Loperfido patrols center.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against southpaw Varsho is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact It's southpaw Sean Manaea toeing the rubber for the Mets, so the left-handed hitting Varsho will be given a day off in the series finale. Joey Loperfido will shift over to center field for the Blue Jays and will be flanked by Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Varsho is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Varsho will hit the bench Sunday after a run of four straight starts, during which he went 3-for-17 with a homer and six strikeouts. Joey Loperfido will shift to center field while Davis Schneider starts in left against Atlanta southpaw Chris Sale.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Varsho (shoulder) will start in center field and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Phillies.

Impact Varsho didn't play the last two games because of a sore shoulder, giving him three days in total to rest up when combined with Monday's team off day. The outfielder is coming off his most productive month of the season, having posted an .830 OPS in August.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Varsho (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Varsho has been nursing a right shoulder injury and will receive two consecutive days to rest up thanks to Monday's team off day. Joey Loperfido will shift to center field while Nathan Lukes receives a start in left.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Varsho (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing right shoulder injury Manager John Schneider said Saturday that Varsho has been playing through a right shoulder issue, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca Zwelling reports.

Impact Zwelling posits that the Blue Jays could take advantage of their upcoming off-days Monday and Thursday and rest Varsho and other players battling through injuries. In the five contests following his nine-game hitting streak, Varsho has gone 2-for-16 with one solo home run and five strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing right shoulder injury Manager John Schneider said Saturday that Varsho has been playing through a right shoulder issue, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca Zwelling reports.

Impact Zwelling posits that the Blue Jays could take advantage of their upcoming off days Monday and Thursday and rest Varsho and other players battling through injuries. In the five contests following his nine-game hitting streak, Varsho has gone 2-for-16 with one solo home run and five strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for nightcap Varsho is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Earlier Monday, the Blue Jays and Red Sox completed a game that was originally suspended in the second inning June 26 due to inclement weather. After playing all eight innings of the Blue Jays' 4-1 win during the afternoon, Varsho will now get a chance to rest in the nightcap. Joey Loperfido will replace Varsho as the Blue Jays' starter in center field.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Varsho is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Varsho will take a seat for the second Sunday in a row while the Blue Jays face off against another southpaw (Tyler Anderson) to close out the weekend series. Joey Loperfido will slide over to center field in place of Varsho, who will put a season-long nine-game hitting streak on hold Sunday unless he's summoned off the bench.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Varsho is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Varsho will take a seat for the second Sunday in a row while the Blue Jays face off against another southpaw (Tyler Anderson) to close out the weekend series. Joey Loperfido will slide over to center field in place of Varsho, who will put a season-high nine-game hitting streak on hold Sunday unless he's summoned off the bench.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids southpaw matchup Varsho is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.

Impact The lefty-hitting Varsho will begin Sunday's contest on the bench with the Cubs sending southpaw Shota Imanaga to the mound. Joey Loperfido will start in center field and bat eighth.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, three RBI in win Varsho went 3-for-5 with a double, a three-run homer and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels.

Impact Varsho doubled in his second trip to the plate before coming around to score on a Vladimir Guerrero single. The outfielder then smacked a three-run shot off Tyler Anderson in the fifth to extend Toronto's lead to six runs, giving him 15 long balls on the campaign. Varsho also posted three hits in the contest for only the second time this season and he's now registered multiple hits in two of his last four games. In the month of August he's slashing .279 with two homers, five RBI and nine runs scored.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses plate three times in win Varsho went 1-for-2 with two walks, three runs scored and an RBI in Thursday's win over the Orioles.

Impact Batting second ahead of the red-hot Vladimir Guerrero paid off for Varsho, as the 28-year-old outfielder set a new season high in runs in a single game. He's showing more life at the plate of late, and over his last 12 games Varsho is slashing .237/.333/.447 with two doubles, two homers, a steal, eight RBI and nine runs.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes AN AMAZING CATCH after bouncing off the outfield wall

AUGUST 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho makes AN AMAZING CATCH after bouncing off the outfield wall