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Max Scherzer wins for first time in nearly a year as Blue Jays hold on to beat the A's 7-6

Max Scherzer struck out eight batters over six innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 7-6 on Friday night

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Scratched with illness Loperfido was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics due to an illness, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Loperfido has been hot since arriving in Toronto on Sunday, going 5-for-14 with a homer and five RBI in four games. However, he'll take a day off Friday to recover from his illness, which will allow Myles Straw to enter the starting nine as the Jays' center fielder.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 9 • FOX SPORTS

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JULY 8 • FOX SPORTS

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Delivers first MLB bomb of 2025 Loperfido went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 8-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Loperfido recorded a multi-hit performance and launched his first home run of the season in just his second game since being called up from Triple-A. He may not be locked into an everyday role with the Blue Jays, but his positional versatility and continued strong hitting, dating back to his time in the minors, should earn him more opportunities and an extended look in the majors.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers first MLB homer of '25 Loperfido went 2-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in Monday's 8-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Loperfido recorded a multi-hit performance and launched his first home run of the season in just his second game since being called up from Triple-A. He may not be locked into an everyday role with the Blue Jays, but his positional versatility should earn him opportunities while he's on the 26-man roster.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays run winning streak to nine by beating White Sox Joey Loperfido, Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger homered and Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeat...

JULY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Loperfido homers as the Blue Jays beat the White Sox 8-4 for their 9th consecutive win

Joey Loperfido homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 for their ninth consecutive win

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Drives in run in 2025 debut Loperfido went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's win over the Angels.

Impact Getting the start in right field and batting eighth in his season debut for the Blue Jays, Loperfido made an instant impact when he brought Myles Straw home with a fourth-inning single, although he got caught in a rundown and tagged out trying to advance to second base. Loperfido had been on a roll at Triple-A Buffalo, slashing .303/.343/.455 with seven doubles and a homer over his last 15 games prior to his promotion Sunday, but it's not clear how much playing time he'll see during his current stint in the majors as Toronto has plenty of options for the corner outfield spots.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 6 • Associated Press

AL East-leading Blue Jays place infielder Andrés Giménez on injured list with left ankle sprain

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JULY 6 • Associated Press

Called up Sunday The Blue Jays recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old has spent the first few months of the season at the Triple-A level, and he'll receive his first look in the majors of 2025 with Andres Gimenez (ankle) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move. Loperfido has a .278/.354/.422 slash line with six home runs and 10 steals in 76 games with Buffalo this season.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Addison Barger and Joey Loperfido hit home runs for the Bisons The Buffalo Bisons split their first t...

APRIL 1 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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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MARCH 3 • Associated Press

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

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DECEMBER 3, 2024 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

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Max Scherzer wins for first time in nearly a year as Blue Jays hold on to beat the A's 7-6

Are the Blue Jays the Real Deal? Looking At the Reasons Behind Toronto’s Surge

Last Night in Baseball: The 1st-Place Blue Jays Won Their 9th-Straight

Loperfido homers as the Blue Jays beat the White Sox 8-4 for their 9th consecutive win

Bo Bichette homers and scores deciding run, Blue Jays beat Angels 3-2 for 8th straight victory

AL East-leading Blue Jays place infielder Andrés Giménez on injured list with left ankle sprain

Topps' debut patch cards have become a sought-after collectible for some young major leaguers