Impact The righty was expected to return Saturday from the Family Medical Emergency List. Roark made one uninspiring, early-season start before being moved to the bullpen and pitching better in two appearances.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Roark was designated for assignment Friday
Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
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Away from team Roark was placed on the Family Medical Emergency List on Friday.
Impact Players may spend between three and seven days on the list, meaning Roark should return sometime next week. Travis Bergen was recalled in a corresponding move.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4
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Shifts to bullpen Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Roark will be moved to a long-relief role, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Roark was denied his second start of the season when Sunday's game against the Angels was rained out, and he now looks like he'll be withheld from the rotation for further notice. After being roughed up for five runs in three innings in his first outing April 6 against the Rangers, Roark's grip on a starting job was already beginning to slip, so Sunday's game had shaped up as a critical one for the 34-year-old. Instead, Roark will have to impress in the opportunities he receives in long relief, as the impending return of Robbie Ray (elbow) from the injured list resulted in the veteran righty being bumped from the rotation. Ross Stripling and T.J. Zeuch with hold down the back-end starting roles for the time being, and Roark could be pushed further down the rotation pecking order when Nate Pearson (groin) makes his way back from the IL.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angels at Blue Jays rained out in Florida, makeup in Anaheim
The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto scheduled for Sunday at the Blue Jays’ temporary home in Florida was postponed because of rainAPRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Blue Jays-Angels rained out Roark won't make his scheduled start Sunday after the Blue Jays' game against the Angels was postponed due to inclement weather in Dunedin, Fla.
Impact The two teams plan to make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 10 at Angel Stadium. Because of the rainout, the Blue Jays could elect to skip Roark's turn and reset their rotation to begin the upcoming week. If that's the case, Roark likely won't pitch until a fifth starter is needed again Aug. 16 in Kansas City.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bichette drives in 5, Blue Jays rout Angels 15-1
Bo Bichette had five RBIs, Randal Grichuk hit a three-run double during a seven-run second inning and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a four-game skid by routing the Los Angeles Ange...APRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Toronto Blue Jays: A disappointing start for Tanner Roark All eyes were on Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark, as he made his 2021 season start against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night at...
APRIL 8, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Knocked around in first start Roark (0-1) took the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits across three innings while striking out two.
Impact Roark didn't yield any walks, but he needed 59 pitches to get through three frames and was stung by the long ball. All five of the runs scored against the right-hander came via home run as Texas took him deep in the first, second and third innings. The disappointing start to the campaign comes on the heels of a spring slate during which Roark gave up 10 runs across 10.2 innings despite posting an excellent 14:3 K:BB. The 34-year-old will attempt to bounce back in his next start, currently slated for Sunday at home against the Angels.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tanner Roark strikes out Guzmán | 04/06/2021 Tanner Roark strikes out Ronald Guzmán swinging to leave a runner on third base in the 3rd inning
APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM
Lowe homers twice, pads RBI record as Rangers beat Jays 7-4
Nate Lowe homered twice and padded his franchise record for RBIs to start the season with four more, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue JaysAPRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Dunning expected to start for the Rangers against the Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays face the Texas RangersAPRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press
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Steven Matz and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled the home opener for the Texas Rangers and their sellout crowdAPRIL 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Encouraging signs this spring Roark posted an 8.44 ERA and 14:3 K:BB through 10.2 Grapefruit League innings this spring.
Impact The ERA looks scary, but the right-hander's strikeouts were impressive, and he was able to limit both walks and homers (only one allowed), which are more important indicators than how many inherited runners crossed the plate after he left his spring outings. The Jays have yet to lock in their rotation plans to begin the season, but Roark could catch a break by making his first start April 5 in Texas rather than taking the mound in Yankee Stadium during Toronto's opening series.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jays starter Roark shelled as New York Yankees dump Toronto 8-3 in pre-season play DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays starter Tanner Roark allowed seven earned runs over 2 1/3 innings as Toronto dropped an 8-3 decision to the New Yo...
MARCH 21, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Springer, Semien add veteran presence to Jays' young core
The Toronto Blue Jays were already loaded with young talent when they spent big this winter to add outfielder George Springer and infielder Marcus Semien, a pair of playoff-tested...MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Blue Jays: What Role is Tanner Roark Best Suited For? Is Tanner Roark more suited to be an opener or long reliever than a starting pitcher? With his $12 million price tag you know he will be gi...
MARCH 17, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
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Veteran Roark 'on a mission' to evolve BRADENTON, Fla. -- For years, Tanner Roark did things one way and it worked. Roark became a model of consistency, pitching 180-plus innings...
MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tanner Roark lead Blue Jays to win over Tigers DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-3 with four runs batted in and starter Tanner Roark pitched three scoreless innings as the...
MARCH 11, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Looking to regain velocity Roark averaged 89.1 mph with his sinker during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact A loss of velocity and effectiveness on his two-seamer was a big part of his 2020 struggles, and Roark has made it a priority to avoid a repeat performance. "I just think it got smacked around a little too much last year," Roark said Saturday. "It wasn't moving as much. It was moving very little. Now that I have better feel this year coming into Spring Training and games, I feel like there's no reason I can't have it come back, because I used to have it." His sinker averaged 92.1 mph as recently as 2019, and the right-hander feels he can at least restore the pitch to that level. Roark also changed up his diet in the offseason and lost 10 pounds in an effort to improve his overall fitness. The 34-year-old doesn't have the strikeout upside to be a true fantasy asset, but he could be able to offer some reliable innings in deep formats, especially if the Jays' offense can reward him with wins when he does provide some length.
MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays: Tanner Roark on a Short Leash in 2021 No Blue Jays player took as much of a beating from critics in 2020 like Tanner Roark, and some of it may have been deserved. GM Ross Atkins...
MARCH 7, 2021 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball
What’s that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kid — keep your eye on the ball, rightMARCH 7, 2021 • Associated Press
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