Toronto Blue Jays news, rumors and injuries

Blue Jays | Will cut Brad Mills

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:36:42 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays RP Brad Mills will be designated for assignment Tuesday, July 22, to make room for SP Aaron Sanchez.

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Blue Jays | Aaron Sanchez, more coming up

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:30:38 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays SP Aaron Sanchez will be called up Tuesday, July 22, along with INF Ryan Goins and RP Esmil Rogers. Sanchez was recently moved to the bullpen during his brief time at Triple-A Buffalo and probably will serve the same role in the bigs. Goins might not be there long because Steve Tolleson will be on paternity leave. Rogers will serve as a swingman reliever.

Fantasy Tip: Sanchez could be worth an AL-only stash in case he earns a bigger role, but there's not much immediate value here.

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Blue Jays | Demote Erik Kratz

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:29:18 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays C Erik Kratz was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

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Blue Jays | Adam Lind to take BP

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:50:04 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (foot) is scheduled to take batting practice in Florida Tuesday, July 22.

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Blue Jays | Edwin Encarnacion to do baseball activities

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:48:04 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion (quadriceps) is scheduled to take batting practice and field ground balls in Florida Tuesday, July 22.

Fantasy Tip: Encarnion is making progress and could start a rehab assignment in the near future but likely is still a few weeks away from returning. Owners should continue to keep him on the bench while he is sidelined.

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Blue Jays | Sergio Santos cut

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:17:31 -0700

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated RP Sergio Santos for assignment. The team also recalled RP Rob Rasmussen from Triple-A Buffalo.

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Blue Jays | Not likely to go after A.J. Burnett

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:59:28 -0700

Although the Toronto Blue Jays once had SP A.J. Burnett on their roster, the team is not likely to pursue his services at the trading deadline.

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Blue Jays | Interested in Chris Denorfia

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:53:51 -0700

San Diego Padres OF Chris Denorfia is drawing trade interest from the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Blue Jays | Edwin Encarnacion to hit off tee

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:09:51 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion (quadriceps) is ready to swing off a tee, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos. If all goes well, he could begin a minor league rehab assignment in approximately one week.

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Blue Jays | Adam Lind no longer required to wear boot

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:05:51 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (foot) is no longer wearing a boot on his fractured right foot, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.

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Blue Jays | Brett Lawrie resumes baseball activities

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:57:57 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie (finger) fielded grounders and threw Sunday, July 20. He could resume swinging a bat Monday, July 21, but there is no timetable for his return.

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Blue Jays | Casey Janssen dealing with stomach illness

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:58:42 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays CL Casey Janssen (illness) is dealing with a stomach bug that forced him to miss the game Saturday, July 19. Janssen said he needed IVs after losing seven pounds in about 10 hours.

Fantasy Tip: Although the bug sounds pretty nasty, Janssen shouldn't miss more than a game or two. If he is forced to miss any more time, Aaron Loup is the player to grab if you are streaming for saves.

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Blue Jays | Casey Janssen misses game with illness

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:45:48 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays CL Casey Janssen (illness) was not available Saturday, July 19, because of an illness.

Fantasy Tip: Make sure to check on his status for the next day or two to make sure he is recovered and ready to go.

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Blue Jays | Jose Bautista unlikely to play third base in immediate future

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:46:19 -0700

Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista was spotted taking grounders at third base during batting practice Saturday, July 19, but manager John Gibbons said there are no plans to play him at the position in the immediate future. "He often does that," Gibbons said. "It's a good outlet for him."

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Blue Jays | Still pursuing Chase Headley

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:11:53 -0700

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to talk with the San Diego Padres about the possibility of acquiring 3B Chase Headley, according to sources.

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