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Blue Jays Minor League Report: Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido hit home runs for the Bisons The Buffalo Bisons split their first t...
Fails to make Opening Day roster The Blue Jays optioned Loperfido to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Loperfido was thought to be a frontrunner to either play center field if Daulton Varsho (shoulder) wasn't ready or left field if Varsho was on the active roster, but he ultimately didn't make the cut. The 25-year-old has slashed .207/.303/.414 with no home runs and a 9:4 K:BB over 14 games this spring.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Top option to fill in as CF Loperfido has received most of the playing time in center field this spring while Daulton Varsho (shoulder) has been limited to DH duties, and the former Astro is the favorite to b...
Impact Loperfido hasn't done much with his bat in Grapefruit League action, batting .160 (4-for-25) with a 3:7 BB:K and zero home runs, but three of his four hits have gone for extra bases. The 25-year-old struggled at the plate last season as well after being acquired from Houston, but Toronto still believes in his potential after he slashed .256/.352/.498 with 18 homers and 13 steals in 71 games for Triple-A Sugar Land prior to being part of the Yusei Kikuchi deal.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
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Good to go Friday Loperfido (neck/back) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Friday's split-squad game against the Yankees, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 25-year-old has been sidelined since Tuesday when he collided with the outfield wall, but he's returning to action Friday after taking a few days to rest up. Loperfido posted a .614 OPS in 81 regular-season games between the Blue Jays and Astros as a rookie last season and could secure a starting outfield job during spring training.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Could return to games by Friday Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Loperfido (neck/back) will go through a full workout Thursday and could return to Grapefruit League play as soon as Friday, Ben...
Impact Loperfido suffered a neck/upper back injury Tuesday when he collided with the outfield wall, but he emerged without any serious injuries and is not expected to miss much time. The 25-year-old is competing for a starting job in Toronto's outfield.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
No concussion symptoms Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Loperfido (neck/back) is not experiencing any concussion symptoms, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Loperfido was involved in a scary situation during Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals when he stumbled and crashed head-first into the outfield wall while chasing down a flyball. However, he appears to have avoided a serious injury, escaping with merely some neck and upper back discomfort. Loperfido will be re-evaluated Wednesday but "hopefully doesn't miss much time," per Schneider.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Loperfido exits with neck discomfort after 1st-inning collision with wall DUNEDIN, Fla. -- The Blue Jays had their first injury scare of the spring on Tuesday when Joey Loperfido left the game in the first inning w...
FEBRUARY 25 • MLB.COM
Dealing with neck injury Loperfido was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus Cardinals with neck discomfort after colliding with the outfield wall, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.careports.
Impact Loperfido was attempting to catch what wound up being a triple for Victor Scott and slammed into the wall awkwardly. It appears at this point that he has avoided a concussion, but it's not clear how long the neck issue might sideline the young outfielder.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after slamming into wall Loperfido left Tuesday's game against the Cardinals after awkwardly slamming into the outfield wall, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Per Matheson, Loperfido was holding his neck/head area and exited with trainers. He is competing for a starting outfield job this spring.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Gets start in center field Saturday Loperfido went 1-for-2 with a double in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
Impact More importantly, the 25-year-old got the start in center field, a spot the Blue Jays will likely need to fill for the first week or two of the season while Daulton Varsho completes his recovery from shoulder surgery. Loperfido, acquired from the Astros last year in the Yusei Kikuchi trade, slashed just .197/.236/.343 over 144 plate appearances for Toronto in 2024, but his defensive versatility in the outfield and 20-20 upside if he puts everything together appear to make him the early favorite to be Varsho's understudy. Jonatan Clase, Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw also figure to get looks in center field during spring training.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Joey Loperfido had ups and downs after the trade Joey Loperfido is a young player worth...
JANUARY 26 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Roki Sasaki Landing Spots, Joey Loperfido Joins & Fantasy Sleepers| Hot Sheet Show Ep. 36 On this week's Hot Sheet Show, we're joined by Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido while also discussing landing spots for Roki Sasaki.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM
Joey Loperfido's RBI groundout | 09/29/2024 Joey Loperfido grounds out to second in the bottom of the 7th inning allowing Luis De Los Santos to score and make it 3-1
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • MLB.COM
On bench Friday Loperfido is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Loperfido is idle for the third time in seven games, giving way to Jonatan Clase in center field Friday. While Loperfido's playing time in center field has been slipping, he's gotten a couple of looks in left field over the last four games.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench vs. righty Loperfido is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Loperfido had picked up starts in each of the Blue Jays' previous three matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench Monday while the Red Sox send righty Tanner Houck to the mound. The newly recalled Jonatan Clase will pick up a start in center field at the expense of Loperfido, who could fade into more of a part-time role in the final week of the regular season while he's in the midst of an extended dry spell at the dish. Since stringing together four consecutive two-hit games from Aug. 20 through 24, Loperfido has slashed .164/.203/.246 with a 34.4 percent strikeout rate.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Wednesday Loperfido (hip) is starting in center field and batting eighth Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact The 25-year-old suffered an adductor injury during Saturday's matchup with the Cardinals and is rejoining the lineup Wednesday after a couple days off. Loperfido should continue seeing regular action in Toronto's outfield down the stretch, and he'll likely see more starts in center field since Daulton Varsho (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Loperfido (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact The 25-year-old departed Saturday's contest due to left adductor discomfort and will be held out of the starting nine for at least one game. Loperfido will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener at Texas.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Departs with injury Loperfido was removed from Saturday's game against St. Louis with left adductor discomfort, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Loperfido appeared to be grabbing at his hip after hitting a double in the third inning of Saturday's contest, though he managed to stay in the game until the fifth frame. If his injury proves to be severe enough to prevent him from playing Sunday, Nathan Lukes would likely be the next man in line to start in left field.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Loperfido's RBI single | 09/10/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • MLB.COM
Dropped from lineup Monday Loperfido is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
Impact Loperfido will hit the bench after he started the final two games of the Blue Jays' weekend series with Atlanta, going 3-for-7 with a double and a walk between those contests. Since joining the Blue Jays at the trade deadline, Loperfido has put together a .222/.260/.394 slash line with a 32.7 percent strikeout rate over 29 games. Loperfido's lack of productivity has prevented him from fully taking control of an everyday spot in the Toronto outfield.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Loperfido's RBI double | 09/07/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM
Exiting lineup Wednesday Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Loperfido was on the bench for consecutive games over the weekend against the Twins, but he had started in both of the previous two contests while going 1-for-8 with four strikeouts. Since being acquired from the Astros in late July, Loperfido is slashing just .198/.232/.363 with a 34.7 percent strikeout rate, and his ongoing struggles appear to have started to cost him playing time. Davis Schneider will replace Loperfido in left field Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Saturday Loperfido isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Saturday against the Twins.
Impact Loperfido will sit for the second game in a row Saturday as Nathan Lukes picks up another start in left field while batting eighth.
AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday Loperfido isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Friday against the Twins.
Impact Loperfido will take a day to regroup Friday after going 1-for-15 with five strikeouts during Toronto's previous series against the Red Sox. In his place, Nathan Lukes will make his first start of the year in left field and bat eighth.
AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
