Latest Blue Jays injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Blue Jays injury news and transactions. Players on the 60-day injured list will have to be added back onto the 40-man roster after the World Series.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP José Berríos
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
Expected return: 2026
Status: Berríos never did ramp back up to throwing off a mound during the Blue Jays' World Series run, and a further update on his status entering the offseason is expected when GM Ross Atkins addresses the media in the coming weeks. (updated Nov. 2) More >>
RHP Bowden Francis
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
Expected return: 2026
Status: Francis spent time with the Blue Jays through their postseason run, often acting as their pitcher for live batting practice between games, and he's expected to enter 2026 Spring Training competing for a depth rotation spot. (updated Nov. 2) More >>
OF Anthony Santander
Injury: Back soreness/stiffness
Expected return: 2026
Status: Was removed from the Blue Jays' ALCS roster with an injury and ruled inelgible for the World Series, but is expected to enter camp at full health in 2026. (updated Nov. 2) More >>
LHP Ricky Tiedemann (Blue Jays' No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Tommy John surgery (left elbow)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Tiedemann was throwing off a mound late in the season, but never got back into game action and is now focused on his 2026 return. (updated Nov. 2)
RHP Yimi García
Injury: Right ulnar nerve symptoms
Expected return: 2026
Status: After undergoing season-ending surgery to clean up scar tissue in his right elbow, he is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2026. (updated Nov. 2)
RHP Robinson Piña
Injury: Right elbow UCL sprain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Was placed on the IL after a brief stint in the big leagues with the Blue Jays. (updated Oct. 24)
RHP Ryan Burr
Injury: Right shoulder rotator cuff strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery Aug. 4. (updated Aug. 4)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Nov. 25
• LHP Easton Lucas: Placed on unconditional release waivers
Nov. 21
• INF Carlos Mendoza: Signed to Minor League contract
Nov. 18
• INF Bo Bichette: Declined qualifying offer, becomes free agent More >>
• LHP Ricky Tiedemann: Selected to 40-man roster More >>
Nov. 17
• RHP Nick Sandlin: Cleared waivers and elected free agency
• Complete Blue Jays transactions