JOE PANIK NEWS

Hernández 2 HRs as Ryu, Blue Jays improve to 5-0 vs Braves

Teoscar Hernández hit two homers and drove in three runs, Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven sharp innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Atlanta 4-1 to continue their dominance of the Bra...

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Resumes baseball activities Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Panik (calf) fielded grounders and took batting practice Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Panik was forced to the injured list last weekend with a strained left calf, but his ability to resume baseball activities less than a week later offers hope that he'll avoid a lengthy stay on the IL. The 30-year-old had been serving as a utility infielder for Toronto prior to sustaining the injury, batting .226 with no home runs across 54 plate appearances.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays, streaking Semien set for matchup against Braves

Semien takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Braves

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Toronto

The Astros will send Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays plan to give Nate Pearson the start

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Houston faces Toronto, aims to build on Urquidy's solid outing

Houston looks to follow up a strong outing by Friday starter Jose Urquidy

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Gurriel's 4 RBIs lead Astros to 10-4 win over Blue Jays

Yuli Gurriel homered and tied a career high with four hits and had four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list Panik was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left calf.

Impact The 30-year-old suffered the injury during Wednesday's win over the A's, and he'll head to the injured list after undergoing an MRI. The results of the imaging haven't been announced, so it's unclear if Panik is expected to return after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Pujols seeks new home, Arenado vs Rockies

Albert Pujols wants to hook on with a new team and play first base

MAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Pujols seeks new home, Arenado vs Rockies,

Albert Pujols wants to hook on with a new team and play first base

MAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

OF Springer expected to miss more than 10 days, Jays GM says

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not expected to be ready to return to Toronto’s lineup when his stint on the 10-day injured list ends May 13

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Tweaks calf Wednesday Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Panik would be sent in for an MRI after the infielder experienced tightness in his left calf muscle during Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Athle...

Impact Panik, who started at first base and went 0-for-3 on the night, was lifted in the top of the eighth inning after tweaking his calf while running out a groundball in his plate appearance an inning earlier. The Blue Jays should have a clearer idea about the extent of Panik's calf issue once he gets further imaging, but he could be at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández gets key hit as Blue Jays beat A's 9-4

Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Toronto’s five-run eighth inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 9-4

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Semien, Jays sweep Braves; Springer exits with tired legs

Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs as Toronto finished off a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 7-2 win

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Reverts to bench role Panik is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Panik had started four of the past five games at second base or third base, but his window for everyday playing time appears to have closed following Teoscar Hernandez's return from the COVID-19 injured list. The 30-year-old infielder should continue to fill a utility role for Toronto moving forward.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde, Harrison lift Nats over Jays in Springer's debut

Erick Fedde went six strong innings, Josh Harrison hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat Toronto 8-2 in George Springer’s Blue Jays debut

APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Joe Panik scores on error | 04/27/2021 Alejandro Kirk's fly ball to right falls in and Joe Panik scores to give the Blue Jays a 5-3 lead in the 4th

APRIL 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Playing time on upswing Panik got the start at third base and hit seventh during Friday's win over the Rays, going 1-for-4.

Impact The veteran infielder has started three of the last five games, filling in at the hot corner each time, and he hasn't cost himself opportunities by hitting .300 (9-for-30) with three RBI to begin the season. Both Cavan Biggio and Bo Bichette have been struggling defensively, so Panik could continue to get more work in the short term, but he's not a viable long-term replacement at either third base or shortstop.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings and the Kansas City Royals staked him to a seven-run lead before their bullpen gave most of it back in a 7-5 win over the Toronto...

APRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Joe Panik's two-run double | 04/15/2021 Joe Panik doubles to right field to bring in two runs and get the scoring started for the Blue Jays in the sixth inning

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tellez on Blue Jays' roster against Rays and Roark left off

First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their first round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back

Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Taijuan Walker tossed six sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia P...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Slugs first homer Panik went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Yankees.

Impact Panik was the lone bright spot for the Blue Jays as the team was crushed 13-2. He delivered a solo home run in the ninth inning, his first long ball of the season. The absence of Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) had benefited Panik, as Cavan Biggio had shifted to the outfield on a part-time basis. However, with Hernandez back, it may be more difficult for Panik to find plate appearances to close the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Higashioka hits 3 of Yanks' 7 HRs in 13-2 romp vs Blue Jays

Kyle Higashioka hit a career-high three home runs, DJ LeMahieu connected twice and the resurgent New York Yankees hit a season-best seven home runs in another Bronx air show, thump...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press