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George Springer's 8th-inning grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6

George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6

3 HOURS AGO

Sitting against RHP again Clase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Clase had mostly been occupying the strong side of a platoon with Myles Straw in center field since Daulton Varsho (hamstring) landed on the injured list June 1, but Straw will stick in the lineup for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Adrian Houser) while Clase remains on the bench. Dating back to the beginning of the month, Clase has produced a .464 OPS, and though Straw hasn't been any better over that stretch (.433 OPS), the Blue Jays may place more value in the superior defense Straw brings in center field.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against RHP again Clase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Clase had mostly been occupying the strong side of a platoon in center field since Daulton Varsho (hamstring) landed on the injured list June 1, but Myles Straw will stick in the lineup for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Adrian Houser). Clase has produced a .464 OPS in June, and though Straw hasn't been any better at the plate over that stretch (.433 OPS), his superior defense may be tipping the scales in his favor.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in Thursday's loss Clase went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to Arizona.

Impact The 23-year-old took Anthony DeSclafani deep in the eighth inning as the Blue Jays tried to mount a late comeback from a 9-1 deficit. Clase has seen regular action in June due to all the injuries in the Toronto outfield, but he largely hasn't been able to take advantage, slashing .146/.205/.293 over 44 plate appearances on the month with two solo homers, two additional runs scored and a 31.8 percent strikeout rate.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Clase (knee) will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Clase didn't play Wednesday after departing Tuesday's contest following a hit-by-pitch on the right knee. He's feeling well enough to give it a go Thursday as the Blue Jays go for the sweep.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Clase (knee) will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Clase didn't play Wednesday after departing Tuesday's contest when he was hit by a pitch on the right knee. After the day off, Clase has apparently made enough progress in his recovery from the bruised knee to give it a go Thursday. Clase will likely serve as the Blue Jays' primary option in center field until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is ready to come off the injured list.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks play the Blue Jays looking to stop road slide

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a five-game road skid

5 DAYS AGO

Sitting after getting hurt Tuesday Clase (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Clase was one of two Blue Jays center fielders who exited in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 5-4 win, with Myles Straw also checking out of the game due to an ankle sprain. Neither Clase nor Straw is ready to play Wednesday, so the Blue Jays will turn to George Springer to man center field. Consider both Clase and Straw as day-to-day until the Blue Jays provide further updates on their statuses.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays host the Diamondbacks on home winning streak

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

6 DAYS AGO

Blue Jays lose center fielders Clase and Straw to injury in consecutive innings against Arizona

The Toronto Blue Jays lost center fielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw due to injuries within two innings Tuesday night against Arizona

JUNE 18

Exits with bruised knee Clase was removed from Tuesday's game due to a right knee contusion.

Impact Clase took a 93-mph sinker off his knee in the fourth inning of Tuesday's contest and was replaced on defense for the start of the fifth. The fact that he was able to run for himself is a positive sign that he avoided a serious injury, though he may still need a day or two off to recover.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Clase is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Clase is absent from the starting nine Friday after making three consecutive starts, two at left field, one at center field. In the wake of his absence, Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and Addison Barger will fill the outfield from left to right.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement homers and Blue Jays beat Cardinals 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Ernie Clement homered and Spencer Turnbull worked two scoreless innings to win his Toronto debut as the Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 for a three-game sweep

JUNE 11

Giménez ends HR drought to spark suddenly surging Blue Jays ST. LOUIS -- The Blue Jays are suddenly one of the hottest teams in baseball and everyone is getting their moment. Monday, it was Jonatan Cl...

JUNE 11 • MLB.COM

Giménez and Kirk homer to lead Blue Jays past Cardinals, 10-9

Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk each homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 on Tuesday night

JUNE 11

Connects on clutch homer Clase went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 win in 10 innings against St. Louis on Monday.

Impact Clase came through when Toronto needed him most, smashing a 415-foot solo homer with one out in the ninth inning to tie the game. The long ball was his first of the campaign over 69 plate appearances and just the second of his major-league career. Clase's big performance was sorely needed, as he entered Monday having gone 0-for-14 over his previous four games.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk and Clase lead Blue Jays past Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings

Alejandro Kirk homered and had four hits, including a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied last in a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 10

Blue Jays come up aces by posting an extra-innings win over the St. Louis Cardinals In his biggest moment with the Jays, Jonatan Clase hit his first HR of the season to tie the game as Toronto came up big in a 5-4 win.

JUNE 10 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Out of Sunday's lineup Clase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Impact Clase started the previous four games but will hit the bench Sunday after going 0-for-14 with a walk and five strikeouts. Alan Roden will receive a start in the outfield and bat eighth in the series finale.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs third steal Clase went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's rout of the A's.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting eighth, Clase continued to flash impressive on-base skills while stealing his third bag in three attempts over 12 games in the majors this season. The 23-year-old outfielder has hit safely in each of his last six games dating back to May 18, batting .500 (8-for-16) with three RBI, four runs and a 5:3 BB:K.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays place reliever Yimi García on 15-day IL with right shoulder impingement

The Toronto Blue Jays put reliever Yimi García on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right shoulder impingement

MAY 25

Lowe and Mead homer, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 3rd straight win

Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead homered, Drew Rasmussen pitched six scoreless innings in a four-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for only their third three...

MAY 24

Reaches four times in win Clase went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 7-6 extra-innings victory over the Padres.

Impact After picking up three multi-hit games in his small 26-game sample size in 2024, Clase picked up his first multi-hit game of the 2025 campaign Thursday, and he added a couple of walks on top of it. It continues a good trend for the 22-year-old who has now recorded a hit in three straight games he's played in while going 4-for-7 with three RBIs, three walks and two stolen bases.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton Varsho hits grand slam in 7-run 8th in Blue Jays' 14-0 romp over Padres

Daulton Varsho hit a grand slam in a seven-run eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the San Diego Padres 14-0 on Wednesday night

MAY 22

Collects first steal of season Clase went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Tigers.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting ninth, Clase swiped his first big-league bag of the year after leading off the fifth inning with a single, but the top of the Toronto order couldn't bring him home in an eventual 3-2 loss. Clase has been starting every other game since rejoining the 26-man roster May 7, but he doesn't have much production to show for it, going 3-for-20 with two RBI and a 0:7 BB:K.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE