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Sent to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Loperfido to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Loperfido will yield his spot on the 26-man roster in response to George Springer's (concussion) activation from the injured list. Loperfido had been part of the big-league roster since July 6, slashing .358/.409/.506, but a wealth of talent in the outfield leaves Loperfido as the odd man out.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Checking back into lineup Loperfido (knee) will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Loperfido was limited to a bench role in each of the previous three contests while he managed a bruised right knee, but his ability to make pinch-hitting appearances Friday and Saturday suggested that he was never at any real risk of requiring a stint on the injured list. With the 26-year-old stepping back into the starting nine for the series finale in Los Angeles, Davis Schneider will retreat to the bench.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays try to avoid series sweep against the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Toronto Blue Jays looking to sweep their three-game series

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out Saturday Loperfido (knee) is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact It's the third game in a row that Loperfido will not be in the lineup as he continues to nurse a right knee contusion that he suffered against the Rockies on Tuesday. The Blue Jays will start Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho and Myles Straw in the outfield from left to right.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers face the Blue Jays leading series 1-0

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Absent from Friday's lineup Loperfido (knee) is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Loperfido will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while nursing a knee injury that he picked up in Tuesday's win against the Rockies. Davis Schneider, Daulton Varsho and Myles Straw will start in the outfield from left to right in Friday's weekend series opener.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero leads Blue Jays against the Dodgers after 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had four hits on Wednesday in a 20-1 win over the Rockies

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Wednesday's lineup Loperfido (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado.

Impact Loperfido had to depart Tuesday's contest after getting hit on the right knee by a pitch. X-rays came back negative, but it's not a surprise the left-handed-hitting Loperfido is resting Wednesday, particularly with the Rockies sending southpaw Kyle Freeland to the hill. Loperfido could be ready to play Friday versus the Dodgers after a team off day Thursday. Davis Schneider is in left field and batting leadoff for the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Loperfido (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado.

Impact Loperfido exited Tuesday's 10-4 win after getting hit on the right knee by a pitch. X-rays came back negative, but it's not a surprise that the left-handed-hitting Loperfido will be held out Wednesday, particularly with the Rockies sending southpaw Kyle Freeland to the hill. Loperfido could be ready to play Friday versus the Dodgers after a team off day Thursday. Davis Schneider will start in left field and bat leadoff for the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

The Colorado Rockies look to stop their three-game losing streak when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

X-rays clean X-rays on Loperfido's right knee came back negative following Tuesday's victory over the Rockies, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Loperfido made an early exit from Tuesday's game after getting hit on the knee by a pitch. The Jays are officially labeling his injury as a contusion, and the team will determine his availability on a day-to-day basis for now. If the 26-year-old ends up needing to miss a start or two, Myles Straw would be the likely replacement for Loperfido in left field.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Loperfido was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rockies after getting hit on the knee by a pitch, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Loperfido had to be helped off the field after taking a 98-mph fastball off his right knee in the sixth inning of Tuesday's contest. He will almost certainly head in for X-rays to determine whether he suffered any structural damage, and the Blue Jays should offer an update on his status in the near future. Myles Straw entered the game as Loperfido's replacement in the outfield and may be in line for regular starts if the latter ends up needing to miss time.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps raking in Coors Field rout Loperfido went 3-for-6 with two runs scored and an RBI in Monday's win over the Rockies.

Impact All three knocks were singles, but Loperfido still did his share of the damage in a 25-hit, 15-run barrage by the Blue Jays. It's his sixth multi-hit performance in the last 12 games, a stretch in which the 26-year-old is slashing .439/.477/.610 with a double, two homers, four RBI and eight runs. Toronto's outfield is getting crowded with Daulton Varsho back and George Springer (concussion) soon to follow, but Loperfido is making a strong case to maintain a significant role.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette has 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, Blue Jays get 25 hits in 15-1 victory over Rockies

Bo Bichette homered twice and drove in six runs, Ernie Clement had a career-best five of Toronto’s season-high 25 hits and the Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 15-1 on Monday ni...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Kyle Isbel has go-ahead hit as Royals score 5 in 10th to beat Blue Jays 7-4

Kyle Isbel hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Three more hits in win Loperfido went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.

Impact Getting the start in right field and batting leadoff against right-hander Dean Kremer, Loperfido proved the thumb issue he picked up during Tuesday's twin bill wasn't a serious concern. The 26-year-old outfielder has produced four multi-hit performances in his last eight games, a stretch in which he's batting .500 (12-for-24) with two solo homers, a steal and two additional runs scored. The Blue Jays could have a log jam in the outfield once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) comes off the IL with Loperfido, Nathan Lukes, Davis Schneider and Myles Straw all making contributions at the plate.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Lukes' 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles

Nathan Lukes hit a three-run homer to cap Toronto's five-run seventh inning, helping the Blue Jays secure a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to start Wednesday Loperfido (thumb) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact During the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Baltimore, Loperfido jammed his left thumb on a play at the plate in the fourth inning, though he was able to finish out the contest. The Blue Jays opted to hold him out of the lineup for their 3-2 loss in the second game of the twin bill, but the young outfielder will be ready to go for the series finale. Loperfido has produced a strong 1.017 OPS over 53 plate appearances with Toronto this season, but he could nonetheless be at risk of losing out on a regular role if Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the injured list this weekend as anticipated.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

X-ray comes back negative Loperfido was sent for an X-ray after jamming his left thumb in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, and those tests came back negative, Shi Davidi of Sport...

Impact Loperfido injured the thumb on a play at home plate in the fourth inning. He remained in the game, adding a single and a home run after the injury as part of a three-hit day, so it wouldn't appear the thumb is much of a hindrance. It's not clear whether Loperfido will be in the lineup for the second game of the twin bill.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

O'Neill homers again as Orioles rout Blue Jays 16-4 in the opener of a doubleheader

Tyler O'Neill homered for a fourth straight game as the Baltimore Orioles crushed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-4

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Bichette lifts surging Blue Jays to 6-1 win over slumping Tigers

Bo Bichette’s two-run single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-1

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Swipes first bag of season Loperfido went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Loperfido did his part in a balanced Blue Jays 13-hit attack that saw every starter except Will Wagner collect at least one knock. The steal was Loperfido's first in the majors this season in 14 contests, but it might be his last -- with Daulton Varsho (hamstring) closing in on his return, the 26-year-old might be battling with Davis Schneider to avoid getting bumped back to Triple-A Buffalo. Loperfido has made a strong case to stick around however, batting .351 (13-for-37) with two homers and seven RBI since his early-July promotion.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks second homer Loperfido went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's 11-4 win over the Tigers.

Impact Loperfido was one of three Blue Jays to leave the yard Thursday. It was the second time he's homered on the year, a season that began earlier in July at the MLB level for the 26-year-old. Since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, the outfielder has been hot at the plate, slashing .324/.361/.529 with seven RBI in 34 at-bats.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions

Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 in a matchup of firs...

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench versus lefty Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Loperfido had been included in the lineup in both of the previous two contests, but he'll head to the bench while southpaw Max Fried toes the rubber for the Yankees. Loperfido will likely see his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching take a hit once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) potentially returns from the injured list later this week.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Blue Jays try to avoid series sweep against the Dodgers

Dodgers face the Blue Jays leading series 1-0

Guerrero leads Blue Jays against the Dodgers after 4-hit game

Rockies take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

Bichette has 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, Blue Jays get 25 hits in 15-1 victory over Rockies

Kyle Isbel has go-ahead hit as Royals score 5 in 10th to beat Blue Jays 7-4

Nathan Lukes' 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles

O'Neill homers again as Orioles rout Blue Jays 16-4 in the opener of a doubleheader

Bichette lifts surging Blue Jays to 6-1 win over slumping Tigers

Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions