April 25, 2026
Ross Atkins clarifies Jeff Hoffman's new Blue Jays role after being demoted
Jeff Hoffman and John Schneider are headed into a different bullpen setup, and Ross Atkins made that clear Friday.
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April 25, 2026
Blue Jays shake up roster ahead of Guardians game after tough loss
Myles Straw got John Schneider's leadoff call Saturday as the Blue Jays opened the afternoon still without George Springer.
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April 25, 2026
Blue Jays demote pitcher from starting rotation and announce Trey Yesavage’s first start
Eric Lauer lost John Schneider's rotation trust Saturday when the Blue Jays moved him to the bullpen and lined up Trey Yesavage for Tuesday.
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April 25, 2026
Blue Jays place another pitcher on 60-day IL and call up outfielder
Yohendrick Pinango got John Schneider's call Saturday as the Blue Jays reshaped their roster around another Yimi García setback.
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April 25, 2026
Nathan Lukes lands on IL after MRI results
Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider another setback Saturday when the Blue Jays placed him on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
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April 25, 2026
Blue Jays GM confirms Trey Yesavage's return date
Trey Yesavage has John Schneider waiting on a big call as the Blue Jays debate whether his next pitch comes in Toronto.
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April 24, 2026
Blue Jays clear roster space with surprising infielder DFA
Tyler Fitzgerald paid the price Friday when John Schneider's Blue Jays cleared him off the 40-man roster with a designation for assignment.
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April 24, 2026
Nathan Lukes injury update after leaving in the 1st
Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider another injury scare Friday after leaving in the first inning against Cleveland.
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April 24, 2026
Blue Jays land Rangers catcher in surprising one-for-one trade
Willie MacIver gave John Schneider's Blue Jays another catching option Friday after Toronto acquired him from Texas for cash considerations.
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April 24, 2026
Blue Jays bring in new pitcher amid growing concerns on the mound
Jose Alvarez joined John Schneider's organization Tuesday after the Blue Jays signed the right-hander to a minor league contract.
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April 24, 2026
Jeff Hoffman responds to being removed as closer
Jeff Hoffman gave John Schneider the answer the Blue Jays needed after losing the closer job, even if the situation still stings.
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April 24, 2026
Ross Atkins names new Blue Jays closer as Jeff Hoffman loses role
Jeff Hoffman is out as John Schneider's closer, and the Blue Jays are finally changing the shape of their bullpen.
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