NATHAN LUKES NEWS

Three Blue Jays pitchers combine for six perfect innings before Boston's Duran doubles in seventh

Three Blue Jays pitchers combined for six perfect innings against the Boston Red Sox before Jarren Duran doubled against Braydon Fisher to open the seventh

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact With southpaw Ian Seymour toeing the rubber, the left-handed-hitting Lukes will hit the bench after he started in right field in both of the first two contests of the series. Addison Barger will shift from third base to cover right field in Lukes' stead Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays beat fading Rays 6-5 for 6th straight win, close in on AL East title

Nathan Lukes was involved in home-run video reviews at the plate and right field as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 for their sixth straight win

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Feeling lucky? Lukes ends up on both sides of strange HR replays TAMPA -- Welcome to the wild and wacky adventures of Nathan Lukes and the right-field fans. In a bizarre, 15-minute sequence Tuesday night a...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

On bench versus righty Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Since the beginning of September, Lukes has produced a .485 OPS over nine games, and his downturn in productivity could result in him moving into more of a part-time role over the final two weeks of the season. The left-handed-hitting outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in the series, despite the fact that the Orioles are sending a righty (Albert Suarez) to the hill.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus righty Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Since the beginning of September, Lukes has produced a .485 OPS over nine games, and his downturn in productivity could result in him moving into more of a part-time role over the final two weeks of the season. The left-handed-hitting outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in the series, despite the fact that the Orioles are sending a righty (Albert Suarez) to the hill.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Lukes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact It's southpaw Trevor Rogers on the hill for the Orioles, so the left-handed-swinging Lukes will take a seat. The Blue Jays are going with Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and George Springer in the outfield for the series opener.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman tosses 2-hitter for 4th career complete game as Blue Jays blank Astros 6-0

Kevin Gausman pitched a two-hitter for his fourth career complete game, Davis Schneider homered and drove in two runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the struggling Houston Astros...

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Schneider sticks with Hoffman as Blue Jays' closer despite giving up another homer TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays were once again mounting a late comeback on Wednesday night with Andres Gimenez and Nathan Lukes hitting RBI...

SEPTEMBER 11 • THESTAR.COM

Carlos Correa hits 200th HR, Yainer Diaz adds winning shot as Astros beat Blue Jays 3-2

Yainer Diaz drilled a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, Carlos Correa hit his 200th career homer and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Astros RHP Luis Garcia exits start against Blue Jays in 2nd inning because of sore right elbow

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia exited Tuesday’s game at Toronto in the second inning because of a sore right elbow

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Judge makes diving catch as Yankees win 4-3, close within 2 games of AL East-leading Blue Jays

Aaron Judge saved a run with a diving catch and scored the go-ahead run on Cody Bellinger’s double as the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 and closed within two game...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sits out series finale against Yanks after collision at the plate

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was not in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the New York Yankees a day after colliding with Austin Wells on a play at the plate

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Bichette comes up limping after being thrown out at home NEW YORK -- The country of Canada is holding its breath after Bo Bichette came up limping from a collision at home plate Saturday at Yankee...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

MLB scores: Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-1, extend AL East lead NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Gausman won for the first time in a month, Nathan Lukes hit a two-run single in a three-run first inning against rooki...

SEPTEMBER 6 • THESTAR.COM

Gausman pitches Blue Jays to 7-1 win over Yankees for 4-game lead in AL East

Kevin Gausman won for the first time in a month as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-1

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge throws gingerly in first outfield appearance since July 25, but insists arm is 100%

Aaron Judge has returned to right field for the Yankees after injuring his elbow in July

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Resting Wednesday Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Lukes had started in each of the Blue Jays' past 15 games, and since he's gone just 2-for-19 over the last five of those contests, manager John Schneider likely decided that Wednesday was an opportune time to give the outfielder a breather. With Lukes on the bench, Ty France will enter the starting nine at first base and will bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two RBI Lukes went 2-for-5 with a two-run double in Sunday's win over Milwaukee.

Impact Lukes put the Blue Jays on the board early with a two-run double in the first inning. He produced his third multi-hit performance over his last six appearances. Lukes has gone 8-for-23 (.348) during that span. The 31-year-old outfielder is slashing .259/.333/.411 with 27 extra-base hits and 55 RBI through 340 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Monday's win Lukes went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over the Twins.

Impact After a sluggish start to August, Lukes is beginning to build some momentum again at the plate. Over the last seven games, the 31-year-old is batting .273 (6-for-22) with three doubles, a steal, three runs and four RBI. Lukes continues to hold down a strong-side platoon role while bouncing between the outfield corners, but the Blue Jays have options to replace him if his offense continues to face -- since the All-Star break, he's slashing just .214/.262/.419.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Monday's win Lukes went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over the Twins.

Impact After a sluggish start to August, Lukes is beginning to build some momentum again at the plate. Over the last seven games, the 31-year-old is batting .273 (6-for-22) with three doubles, a steal, three runs and four RBI. Lukes continues to hold down a strong-side platoon role while bouncing between the outfield corners, but the Blue Jays have options to replace him if his offense continues to face -- since the All-Star break, he's slashing just .214/.262/.419.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Marsee and Pérez lead Marlins to 5-3 win over Blue Jays

Jakob Marsee hit a bases-loaded triple and Eury Pérez pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning to lead the Miami Marlins past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Oviedo earns 1st major league win since 2023 as Pirates beat Blue Jays 2-1 to take the series

Johan Oviedo earned his first major league win since 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 to take the three-game series

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Scherzer, Springer lead Blue Jays to 7-3 win over Pirates

Max Scherzer pitched six strong innings to notch his 220th career win, and George Springer hit an early two-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

On bench against lefty Lukes is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact After starting and batting leadoff in each of the Blue Jays' last three games, the left-handed-hitting Lukes will head to the bench for the series finale while the Cubs send lefty Matthew Boyd to the bump. Toronto will roll out an outfield of Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and Joey Loperfido from left to right in Thursday's contest.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE