Toronto Blue Jays 2024 (est. 2024)

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Anthony Santander is activated from the IL.

Stanley Consuegra is sent to Buffalo.

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August 19th, 2024

After losing a close one yesterday, the Jays got absolutely destroyed today.

The Cubs won, 16-3.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cade Doughty homered for Toronto.

WP - Shoto Imanaga (6-11)
LP - Jose Berrios (7-9)

Record - 53-72

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August 20th, 2024

Paul Blackburn was solid. The bullpen did less well, but it was still more than enough for the Blue Jays to beat the Reds, 10-5.

Anthony Santander and Seth Brown homered for Toronto.

WP - Paul Blackburn (1-1)
LP - Eric Fedde (1-2)

Record - 54-72

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Robert Suarez is called up from Buffalo.

Chad Green is Designated for Assignment.

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August 21st, 2024

The Jays had lots of chances but couldn't cash in. They lost, 4-1, to the Reds.

WP - Wade Miley (3-0)
Save - Fernando Cruz (32)
LP - Brandon Eisert (0-2)

Record - 54-73

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August 2nd, 2024

The Toronto bullpen did a good job after Yu Darvish left the game with a tired arm in the 3rd, but the bats didn't hold dup their end. The Reds beat the Blue Jays, 4-1.

Seth Brown homered for the only Toronto run.

WP - Hunter Greene (12-7)
Save - Fernando Cruz (33)
LP - Yu Darvish (0-5)

Record - 54-74

Word is that Darvish won't need an IL stay but his next start might get pushed back.

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August 23rd, 2024

Marcell Ozuna went 2 for 3 with. home run, leading the Jays to an 8-4 win over the Angels.

But it was a costly win. Byung-heon Choi strained his oblique while scoring in the 2nd. Then Rafael Ortega hurt his knee while scoring in the 6th.

Choi is out for a month. We don't know about Ortega.

Brandon Lowe also homered.

WP - Tyler Gilbert (3-2)
LP - Griffin Canning (7-11)

Record - 55-74

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Byung-heon Choi and Rafael Ortega are both placed on the IL.

Choi is expected to miss a month. Ortega's recovery time is unknown (but we need the roster spot).

Called up: Rafael Lantigua, Nathan Lukes

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August 24th, 2024

A very tired Blue Jays team dropped a 5-2 decision to the Angels.

WP - J.P. Sears (2-3)
Save - Robert Stephenson (31)
LP - Jose Berrios (7-10)

Record - 55-75

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Rafael Ortega's kneecap is broken. He will be out for a good long time. 8 months.

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August 25th, 2024

The Jays led by as much as 6-0 before their bullpen let the Angels right back into the game. In the end it was another loss, this time by a score of 10-9.

Nolan Arenado went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double.

Aaron Judge and Seth Brown also homered.

WP - Ryan Brasier (1-0)
Save - Robert Stephenson (32)
LP - Tim Mayza (1-3)

Record - 55-76

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August 26th, 2024

Austin Voth pitched eight shutout innings, leading the Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over the Angels.

Marcell Ozuna homered twice!

WP - Austin Both (1-1)
Save - Adam Ottavino (9)
LP - Patrick Sandoval (8-7)

Record - 56-76

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Players of the Week: Alex Verdugo, Yankees & Rowdy Tellez, Pirates

The Jays edged up a spot to #27 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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Yu Darvish hasn't recovered as well as we hoped so is now being placed on the IL, retroactive to August 24th.

Alek Manoah is called up from Buffalo.

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August 27th, 2024

Aaron Judge's 9th inning homer was only the second hit of the game for Toronto as they lost, 7-1, to the Red Sox.

WP - Blake Snell (9-9)
LP - Alek Manoah (1-6)

Record - 56-77