SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
GDB 138.0: Driving in runs key for Toronto Blue Jays in opening of three-game set against Oakland AthleticsIf the Toronto Blue Jays have any hope of making their way into the po...
Erik Swanson - Slated for mound workSwanson (back) will throw off a mound Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ImpactIt will be his first time throwing from the bump since he went down with thoracic spine inflammation in late August. Swanson is eligible for activation on Sept. 11 and should be able to return then, barring any setbacks.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kris Bryant - Takes batting practice on fieldBryant (finger) took batting practice on the field Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactIt's the first time he's done so since suffering a fractured left index finger in late July. There remains no timetable for Bryant's return to the Rockies' lineup, but he should make it back at some point later this month if all goes well. When he does return, Bryant could see some action at first base in addition to the outfield.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Danny Jansen - Will visit specialistJansen (finger) will visit a hand specialist Wednesday in Pennsylvania, after which the Blue Jays hope to have a clearer timetable for the catcher, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca r...
ImpactJansen landed on the injured list over the weekend after being diagnosed with a fractured right middle finger. It's an injury which figures to keep him out most, if not all, of the remainder of the regular season, but more will be known following Wednesday's exam.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brandon Belt - Away with stomach virusBelt is being kept away from the Blue Jays on Monday because of a stomach virus, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ImpactBelt has missed time with a back issue recently, but it would appear the stomach virus is the main reason for his absence from the lineup for a second straight day. Consider him day-to-day. Vladimir Guerrero is at designated hitter and Spencer Horwitz is playing first base Monday.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Mears - Returns to big leaguesMears was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMears has yielded two runs over seven innings at the major-league level this season and had been pitching well of late with Albuquerque. He's taking Tommy Doyle's spot on the roster.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tommy Doyle - Optioned to Triple-ADoyle was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactDoyle had been scored upon in five straight appearances. Nick Mears will replace him on the Rockies' roster and in the bullpen.
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