Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics - News - September 09, 2026

George Springer - Out with nagging shoulder issue Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Springer is not in Wednesday's lineup versus the Athletics due to a nagging left shoulder and other bumps and bruises, Theo DeRosa of MLB...

Impact It's the second straight day Springer has been held out and the fourth time over the last seven contests that he's been absent from the Toronto lineup. Springer is available off the bench Wednesday and there's a good chance he'll be back in the Blue Jays' lineup Friday when they return home to host the Orioles. Alejandro Kirk is getting a day at designated hitter Wednesday.

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Nathan Lukes - Day off against lefty Lukes is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact With lefty Brady Basso making the start for the Athletics, Lukes will take a seat after starting each of the past nine contests. Brett Bateman will shift over to right field, with Myles Straw making the start in center. Lukes is hitting .343 with a .743 OPS across 35 plate appearances this month.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonah Heim - Absent from lineup Heim is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting at catcher in the first two games of the series, Heim will get a breather during Wednesday's finale. It will be Brian Serven behind the dish and batting eighth for the Athletics.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeff McNeil - Exiting starting lineup McNeil is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact McNeil started each of the previous 12 contests for the Athletics, but he'll take a seat during Wednesday's matinee. Tommy White will handle first base, and Donovan Walton will be covering second base for the rubber match.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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