This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Blue Jays injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURY UPDATES
DH George Springer
Injury: Sore left big toe
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Exited May 2 game in Minnesota after being hit by pitch on previously fractured left big toe. Remained out of lineup on May 3 and May 4 but is available to pinch-hit. Might return to starting lineup on May 5. (updated: May 4) More >>
RHP José Berríos
Injury: Right elbow stress fracture
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Early-to-mid-May
Status: Made latest rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on May 3, allowing seven earned runs over 3 2/3 innings and displaying decreased velocity. Will meet with coaches and trainers this week to map out his next steps. (updated: May 4) More >>
RF/3B Addison Barger
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: April 7 (10-day IL)
Expected return: May 6 or 8
Status: Began rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on May 3 and homered as the designated hitter. Expected to play right field in second rehab game on May 5 and should return to Toronto's lineup after that. (updated: May 4)
C Alejandro Kirk
Injury: Left thumb fracture
IL date: April 4 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid-to-late May
Status: Has started throwing and will hopefully begin swinging a bat in the coming days. Kirk has not begun catching, but he is progressing on schedule. (updated: May 4) More >>
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: Resumed activity by playing light catch at Tropicana Field before team's series opener vs. Rays on May 4. (updated: May 4) 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: Expected to pitch in rehab games with FCL Blue Jays beginning on May 8 as he continues to build up in Dunedin, Fla. (updated: May 4)
OF Nathan Lukes
Injury: Left hamstring discomfort
IL date: April 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Potentially mid-to-late May
Status: Beginning rehab process at Florida complex and remains week to week. (updated April 30) 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 >>
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 29
• OF George Springer (left big toe fracture) activated from 10-day IL
• 1B/OF Eloy Jiménez designated for assignment
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