This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Blue Jays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURY UPDATES
DH/OF George Springer
Injury: Left big toe fracture
IL date: April 12 (10-day IL)
Expected return: April 29
Status: Ran again Tuesday and faced live pitching. If all goes well, he could be in the lineup Wednesday. (updated: April 28)
RHP Max Scherzer
Injury: Right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation
IL date: April 27 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid-to-late May
Status: No further testing or anti-inflammatories needed. Will shut down for 5-7 days and reevaluate. (updated: April 27) More >>
RF/3B Addison Barger
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: April 7 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Early May
Status: Scheduled to run the bases April 30 and could begin a rehab assignment in Florida this weekend. (updated: April 27)
OF Nathan Lukes
Injury: Left hamstring discomfort
IL date: April 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid to late May
Status: "Week to week" after an MRI revealed a left hamstring strain from running the bases. (updated April 25) More >>
RHP Yimi García
Injury: Rehab from 2025 right elbow surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Potentially early-to-mid May
Status: Transferred to 60-day IL on April 25 as he continues to build up slowly in Dunedin, Fla. (updated: April 25)
RHP José Berríos
Injury: Right elbow stress fracture
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Late April or early May
Status: Scheduled to pitch April 28 with Triple-A Buffalo in what could be his final rehab outing. (updated: April 24) More >>
RHP Shane Bieber
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Potentially late May
Status: In early stages of his own "Spring Training" ramp-up and will continue to face live hitters. (updated: April 24)
LHP Ricky Tiedemann (Blue Jays' No. 5 prospect)
Injury: Left elbow soreness
Expected return: TBD
Status: Remains in Florida. Manager John Schneider did not have an immediate update on his throwing status but mentioned he would be checking on it. (updated: April 20) More >>
RHP Lazaro Estrada
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: April 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Discovered after Estrada was optioned, so he has been placed on the Major League IL. (updated: April 17)
RHP Cody Ponce
Injury: Right knee ACL sprain
IL date: March 31 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Likely to miss 2026 season
Status: Underwent surgery and is expected to miss the rest of 2026. (updated: April 17) More >>
C Alejandro Kirk
Injury: Left thumb fracture
IL date: April 4 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid-to-late May
Status: Underwent surgery on April 7 and had a screw inserted in his thumb. Expectation is a six-week recovery. (updated: April 7) More >>
OF Anthony Santander
Injury: Left shoulder labral surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially by end of 2026 season
Status: Underwent surgery to repair the labral tear and is hoping to return to the Blue Jays in five to six months. This timeline should be clearer by June, but any return in 2026 would be a success. (updated: March 26) More >>
RHP Bowden Francis
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction surgery
IL date: Feb. 18 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season. (updated: March 26)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 28
• INF Tyler Fitzgerald traded to the Dodgers for cash considerations
April 28
• RHP Trey Yesavage (right shoulder impingement) activated from 15-day IL
• RHP Chase Lee optioned to Triple-A Buffalo
April 27
• RHP Max Scherzer (right forearm tendinitis, left ankle inflammation) placed on 15-day IL
• RHP Chase Lee recalled from Triple-A Buffalo
April 25
• OF Nathan Lukes (left hamstring strain) placed on 10-day IL
• OF Yohendrick Piñango recalled from Triple-A Buffalo
April 24
• C Willie MacIver acquired from Texas Rangers for cash considerations
• INF Tyler Fitzgerald designated for assignment