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Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors and injuriesTue, 22 Apr 2014 20:54:50 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays C Dioner Navarro was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game Tuesday, April 22, against the Baltimore Orioles. C Josh Thole works as the personal catch for SP R.A. Dickey, who started Tuesday, and he has been hitting well. "Thole is swinging," manager John Gibbons said. "I could tell (Navarro) was starting to slow down a bit. It helps us keep (him) fresh over the whole season, and he'll be available on the bench if we need him." Share: Blue Jays | No pain for Casey Janssen Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:48:05 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays RP Casey Janssen (back) said he's in no pain, and he's not calling his recent shutdown from throwing as a setback. Janssen said he had some swelling in the area between his hip bone and ribs. He is playing catch daily to improve his arm strength and hopes to throw in the bullpen this week. Share: Blue Jays | Casey Janssen to throw bullpens this week Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:14:23 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays RP Casey Janssen (back) is scheduled to throw a couple bullpen sessions this week, and then he'll return to a rehab assignment next week. Fantasy Tip: It sounds as though Janssen may be back in a few more weeks. Stay patient. In the meantime, Sergio Santos owners can enjoy some more time with him closing it out in the ninth inning. He may be useful when Janssen returns, if the Jays choose to ease him back into the role. Share: Blue Jays | Darin Mastroianni claimed Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:35:12 -0700 The Toronto Blue Jays claimed OF Darin Mastroianni from the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, April 22, and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo. Also, the team designated OF Kenny Wilson for assignment. Share: Blue Jays | R.A. Dickey's opponents adjusting Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:17:52 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey is sporting a 6.26 ERA, a 1.652 WHIP and has 15 walks in 23 innings this year. Opposing hitters this year are being more patient with Dickey's knuckleball, and he's averaging 4.04 pitches per batter, which is up significantly from his 3.62 average during his Cy Young season a few years ago. Dickey's velocity is back, and he has more movement on his pitches than he did last season, but he's also not generating many swings and misses, and his ground-ball rate is down from the 2012 season. Fantasy Tip: Dickey's improved velocity from last year and good health are nice signs, but the walks will need to come down in order for him to be an effective fantasy baseball piece. 2012 was an outlier that won't be atttained again, and you'll likely have to deal with more rough outings along the way if you're sticking with him. Share: Blue Jays | Mark Buehrle improves to 4-0 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 14:23:00 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle tossed seven shutout innings to beat the Cleveland Indians Saturday, April 19. Fantasy Tip: Skeptics should hedge their stance and ride his hot start. He won't strike out many batters, but he needs to be scooped off waivers. Share: Blue Jays | Aaron Loup would close Saturday Sat, 19 Apr 2014 08:28:07 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said he likely will use RP Aaron Loup if there is a save situation Saturday, April 19, unless he needs to use him earlier in the game. Share: Blue Jays | Several RP unlikely to be available Sat, 19 Apr 2014 08:27:26 -0700 The Toronto Blue Jays likely will not use RPs Sergio Santos, Brett Cecil Steve Delabar, Neil Wagner or Todd Redmond Saturday, April 19, unless it is an emergency. Share: Blue Jays | Adam Lind placed on DL Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:40:57 -0700 The Toronto Blue Jays have placed 1B Adam Lind (back) on the 15-day disabled list because of a back injury and recalled 1B Juan Francisco from Triple-A Buffalo. The team also transferred 2B Maicer Izturis (knee) to the 60-day disabled list. Fantasy Tip: Francisco may get most of the playing time while Lind is out of the lineup and should be an option for most AL-only owners. Share: Blue Jays | Jose Reyes activated Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:34:49 -0700 The Toronto Blue Jays have activated SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list. The team also optioned SS Munenori Kawasaki to the minor leagues. Share: Blue Jays | Juan Francisco expected to be called up Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:35:32 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays 1B Juan Francisco was pulled from his game with Triple-A Buffalo Friday, April 18, and is expected to be called up because of the injury to 1B Adam Lind (back). Share: Blue Jays | Casey Janssen out at least two more weeks Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:03:57 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said RP Casey Janssen (abdomen, back) likely will miss at least two more weeks because of his strained back and abdominal muscle. Share: Blue Jays | Jose Reyes to play this weekend Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:02:02 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list after the team's game Friday, April 18, and manager John Gibbons said Reyes will play Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20. Fantasy Tip: Make plans to activate Reyes from one of your DL slots and put him in starting this weekend. If you're in weekly leagues, you'll have to wait until Monday. Share: Blue Jays | Anthony Gose called up Fri, 18 Apr 2014 04:36:21 -0700 The Toronto Blue Jays recalled OF Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo for the doubleheader Thursday, April 17. Share: Blue Jays | Issue eight walks in an inning Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:43:28 -0700 Toronto Blue Jays RPs Steve Delabar, Sergio Santos and J.A. Happ issued eight walks combined in the eighth inning of a 9-5 win by the Minnesota Twins. The last time a team walked eight batters in an inning was April 19, 1996, when the Texas Rangers walked eight times against the Baltimore Orioles. Share:  |
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