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Sunday September 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM ET
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Blue Jays News
#1 1B
Vladimir Guerrero: Drives in two runs in win
Sep 21st
Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a run scored during the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Royals on Sunday.
#3 PROS
Trey Yesavage: Yields four runs in no-decision
Sep 21st
Yesavage did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Royals, when he allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two across four innings.
#1 C
Alejandro Kirk: Resting Sunday
Sep 21st
Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
#2 P
Shane Bieber: Saddled with second loss
Sep 20th
Bieber (3-2) conceded two runs on four hits and one walk over 6.1 innings to take the loss Saturday against Kansas City. He struck out four.
#10 BP
Mason Fluharty: Back in majors
Sep 20th
The Blue Jays recalled Fluharty from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
#4 P
Chris Bassitt: On IL with back inflammation
Sep 20th
The Blue Jays placed Bassitt on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with lower-back inflammation.
#1 RF
George Springer: Reaches 30 homers
Sep 20th
Springer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Royals.
#6 BP
Jose Berrios: Relegated to bullpen
Sep 19th
Manager John Schneider said Friday that Berrios will be used out of the bullpen going forward, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
#3 P
Max Scherzer: Obliterated in loss
Sep 19th
Scherzer (5-4) coughed up seven runs on seven hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Friday at Kansas City. He struck out two.
#1 DH
Anthony Santander: Not expected back this week
Sep 18th
Santander (shoulder) is likely to remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo through the weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
#1 P
Kevin Gausman: Continues to dominate vs. Rays
Sep 17th
Gausman didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rays, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings.
#1 LF
Nathan Lukes: Exiting starting nine
Sep 17th
Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
#1 CF
Daulton Varsho: Sitting against southpaw
Sep 17th
Varsho is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
#1 SS
Andres Gimenez: Resting against southpaw
Sep 17th
Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
#1 CL
Jeff Hoffman: Escapes with save
Sep 16th
Hoffman recorded two outs, both by strikeout, to earn a save against the Rays on Tuesday. He gave up a walk and a hit but was not charged with a run.
#4 SS
Bo Bichette: Could be back in time for playoffs
Sep 16th
Bichette could return in time for the postseason after a second opinion confirmed that the PCL sprain in his left knee will not require surgery, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
#8 BP
Braydon Fisher: Collects seventh win
Sep 15th
Fisher (7-0) pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks, to pick up the win in Monday's 2-1 extra-innings contest against the Rays. He struck out four.
#5 BP
Nick Sandlin: Continuing throwing progression
Sep 15th
Sandlin (elbow) threw a bullpen session over the weekend and will throw another one later this week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
#6 P
Bowden Francis: Progresses to facing hitters
Sep 15th
Francis (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session at the Blue Jays' spring training complex Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
#2 C
Tyler Heineman: Filling in for resting Kirk
Sep 15th
Heineman will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Rays.
#1 2B
Ernie Clement: Drives in three runs
Sep 14th
Clement went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win against the Orioles.
#2 LF
Davis Schneider: Playing time on rise
Sep 14th
Schneider will start in left field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Orioles.
#1 3B
Addison Barger: Out of Toronto lineup
Sep 12th
Barger is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles.
#1 PROS
Arjun Nimmala: Summer-long slump for Vancouver
Sep 11th
Nimmala is slashing .224/.313/.381 with 13 home runs and 17 steals in 120 games for High-A Vancouver.
#3 LF
Joey Loperfido: Recalled, in lineup Tuesday
Sep 9th
The Blue Jays recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
#10 PROS
Charles McAdoo: Strong second half for Fisher Cats
Sep 9th
McAdoo is slashing .278/.359/.498 with 13 home runs, 20 steals and a 26.1 percent strikeout rate in his last 67 games for Double-A New Hampshire.
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Royals News
#6 P
Seth Lugo: Done for 2025 season
Sep 21st
Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Sunday that Lugo (back) won't return this season, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.
#1 2B
Michael Massey: Taking seat Sunday
Sep 21st
Massey isn't in the Royals' starting lineup Sunday versus the Blue Jays.
#1 RF
Jac Caglianone: Back in action Sunday
Sep 21st
Caglianone (elbow) is starting in right field and batting eighth Sunday against Toronto.
#8 BP
Taylor Clarke: Secures fifth hold
Sep 21st
Clarke allowed no hits and a walk with no strikeouts over a scoreless inning Saturday against the Blue Jays to record his fifth hold of the season.
#3 P
Noah Cameron: Tallies ninth win
Sep 20th
Cameron (9-7) earned the win in Saturday's contest against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over 6.2 innings with five strikeouts.
#1 SS
Bobby Witt: Swats 23rd long ball
Sep 20th
Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
#1 CL
Carlos Estevez: Secures 41st save
Sep 20th
Estevez allowed one hit and no walks in a scoreless frame with no strikeouts to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win against Toronto.
#2 2B
Jonathan India: Losing work to Massey
Sep 20th
India isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
#1 1B
Vinnie Pasquantino: Socks four hits
Sep 19th
Pasquantino went 4-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 20-1 rout of the Blue Jays.
#1 DH
Carter Jensen: Rips three doubles in rout
Sep 19th
Jensen went 3-for-7 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 20-1 victory over Toronto.
#4 P
Michael Lorenzen: Strolls to sixth win
Sep 19th
Lorenzen (6-11) earned the win in Friday's 20-1 rout of the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 7.2 innings. He struck out four.
#2 BP
Lucas Erceg: On injured list
Sep 19th
The Royals placed Erceg on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right shoulder impingement.
#4 BP
Steven Cruz: Returns from IL
Sep 19th
The Royals activated Cruz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
#5 P
Stephen Kolek: Dominates despite loss
Sep 18th
Kolek (5-6) took the loss Thursday against the Mariners, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out eight over 7.1 innings.
#11 BP
Bailey Falter: Kicking off rehab assignment
Sep 18th
Falter (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
#10 BP
Luinder Avila: Rejoins big-league bullpen
Sep 18th
The Royals recalled Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
#3 CF
John Rave: Back up with big club
Sep 18th
The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
#5 CF
Kyle Isbel: Sent to IL with strained hamstring
Sep 18th
The Royals placed Isbel on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left hamstring strain.
#7 P
Ryan Bergert: Out with strained elbow
Sep 18th
The Royals placed Bergert on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow strain.
#1 P
Cole Ragans: Mixed bag in return
Sep 17th
Ragans didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mariners, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks in 3.2 innings. He struck out four.
#1 C
Salvador Perez: Socks 29th homer
Sep 17th
Perez went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Mariners.
#2 P
Michael Wacha: Shelled in return from IL
Sep 17th
Wacha (9-12) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and no walks over 2.2 innings against the Mariners. He recorded no strikeouts.
#1 LF
Adam Frazier: Out of Tuesday's lineup
Sep 16th
Frazier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mariners.
#3 BP
John Schreiber: Saddled with loss, blown save
Sep 11th
Schreiber (3-3) was charged with the loss and a blown save Thursday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one in 1.1 innings.
#1 CF
Mike Yastrzemski: Out for second straight vs. LHP
Sep 10th
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
#1 BP
Hunter Harvey: Rehab slowing down
Sep 10th
Harvey (groin) threw a live batting practice session Saturday but experienced soreness afterward, which has slowed his rehab, MLB.com reports.
#9 BP
Jonathan Bowlan: Opening Wednesday's contest
Sep 9th
Bowlan will serve as the Royals' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.