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Brandon Belt - Remains out Tuesday Belt (illness) isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact A stomach virus kept Belt out of Monday's lineup, and the issue seems to still be bothering him ahead of Tuesday's contest. George Springer will serve as Toronto's DH while Belt recovers, allowing Cavan Biggio to start in right field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daulton Varsho - Sitting against southpaw Varsho isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against Oakland.

Impact Left-hander Ken Waldichuk will start on the mound for Oakland on Tuesday, meaning the lefty-hitting Varsho will remain in Toronto's dugout to begin the game. Whit Merrifield will start in left field in Varsho's place, moving Davis Schneider to second base and Santiago Espinal in at third base.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Rooker - Sitting Tuesday Rooker isn't in the Athletics' lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Rooker will sit down Tuesday after starting September 3-for-14 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored over four games. Rooker's absence will allow Tyler Soderstrom to serve as Oakland's DH and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Smith - Recalled from Vegas The Athletics recalled Smith from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Smith will come up from the minors to replace Lawrence Butler, who was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday. The 27-year-old infielder is slashing .324/.372/.653 through 183 plate appearances in the minors this season, but his success has yet to translate over into the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence Butler - On bereavement list The Athletics placed Butler on the bereavement list Tuesday.

Impact Butler will miss at least three days and no more than seven as he tends to more-important matters. Kevin Smith was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Schneider, Blue Jays roster, more | 09/05/2023 Davis Schneider's start since being called up, Spencer Horwitz and possible roster moves in 2024 | Beat Report with Keegan Matheson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Year from hell continues for Blue Jays' Alek Manoah with move to triple-A inactive list The season began for Alek Manoah as the opening day pitcher. He would get demoted twice. He's now on a temporarily inactive list in Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM