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Blue Jays' trade‑deadline scramble deepens amid scoring woes

Entities: Kevin Gausman · Toronto Blue Jays · Shane Bieber · Vladimir Guerrero Jr. · George Springer

Overview

The Toronto Blue Jays remain mired at the bottom of the AL East, sitting 49‑58 on July 28 and still nine games under .500 as the July trade deadline approaches. General manager Ross Atkins has confirmed that trade offers are on the table for star starters Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber, and insiders now expect both pitchers – along with outfielder Daulton Varsho – to be moved before the deadline. The club’s injury list continues to bite: right‑fielder Addison Barger is out for the season, reliever Joe Mantiply has returned to bullpen work, and utility infielder Lenyn Sosa is back in live‑batting practice.

By July 31 the focus has broadened to other veterans. Designated hitter George Springer, who carries an eight‑team no‑trade clause, is also being considered for a deal, while Gausman has hinted that clubhouse cohesion has eroded since the World Series run. The loss of former stars Bo Bichette and Chris Bassitt in free agency further thins the roster. Combined with persistent offensive struggles, these developments keep the Jays’ postseason odds well below the 30 % once projected and heighten pressure on management to choose between a rebuild or a last‑ditch push.

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays Look to Trade Veterans as Season Falters

    The Blue Jays, deep in the AL East cellar, are poised to trade veterans George Springer and Shane Bieber amid clubhouse friction and injury woes as the trade deadline nears.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays Likely to Trade Pitchers Gausman and Bieber Before Deadline

    Toronto Blue Jays, last in the AL East, plan to trade pitchers Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber (and Daulton Varsho) before the deadline, while coping with injuries to Addison Barger, Joe Mantiply and Lenyn Sosa.

  3. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays Urged to End Scoring Slump Ahead of Trade Deadline

    Blue Jays manager John Schneider stresses urgent need to win after a 3‑0 White Sox loss left the team with just four hits, while pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a solid outing; the club seeks to spark offense –

  4. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays consider trade deadline moves after signing pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno

    The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno and are weighing buyer versus seller options at the trade deadline, recalling a modest 2024 sell‑off that produced little WAR.

  5. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    MLB pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Dylan Cease deliver standout performances

    Venezuelan pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez secured his eighth win for Arizona, while Toronto's Dylan Cease carried a no‑hit bid into the ninth before a hit ended it.

  6. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays target playoff push as trade deadline nears

    The 2026 Blue Jays, 44‑49 and 2½ games from a wild‑card, look to the trade deadline for a boost, echoing the 2015 run that revived their playoff hopes.

  7. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays' offense falters, Guerrero Jr. out, Okamoto shines

    Blue Jays' offense sputters with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dealing with a back issue and skipping the All‑Star Game, while Kazuma Okamoto’s clutch homer provides a boost; hitting coach David Popkins lauds Guerrero‑

  8. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    MLB adds Contreras, O’Brien, Luzardo and Ashcraft as All‑Star replacements

    Four pitchers and Willson Contreras were added to the 2026 MLB All‑Star rosters after Skenes, Misiorowski and Meyer became unavailable; Mike Trout was also cleared to play after injury.

  9. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 24 sources
    Dylan Cease loses no-hitter as Heliot Ramos breaks up Blue Jays' 10-0 win

    Dylan Cease took a no‑hitter into the ninth for Toronto, but Heliot Ramos’ single ended it; the Blue Jays still won 10‑0 over San Francisco, highlighted by a Kazuma Okamoto grand slam and homers by Guerrero Jr.

  10. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Blue Jays defeat Giants 9-3, Jonatan Clase launches first homer of season

    Toronto beat San Francisco 9-3, highlighted by Jonatan Clase’s first homer; Kevin Gausman struggled, Max Scherzer entered rehab, and trade‑deadline concerns grew as postseason hopes faded.

  11. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays add pitcher Shane Bieber and activate outfielder George Springer

    The Toronto Blue Jays rely on pitcher Shane Bieber’s Cy Young pedigree and plan to activate outfielder George Springer after a family‑medical leave, aiming to improve a 42‑48 record before the All‑Star break.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays rookie Sean Keys hits first career home run on Canada Day

    Rookie Sean Keys hit a three‑run, 349‑foot home run on Canada Day, sparking the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9‑3 win over the New York Mets.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    MLB All-Star Game 2026: Guerrero Jr., Caminero, and Soto Secure Starting Slots

    Phase 2 voting keeps Guerrero Jr., Caminero and Soto as All-Star starters, while Venezuelan players lag behind.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    MLB All-Star 2026 voting sees Venezuelan and Dominican finalists

    MLB All-Star 2026 voting advances Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr., Andrés Giménez, and five Dominican players to the second round ahead of the July 11 game in Philadelphia.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays Promote Top Prospect Sean Keys to Major League Roster

    Toronto promotes top prospect Sean Keys, who hit 21 homers in Double‑A/Triple‑A, to the MLB roster as the Blue Jays seek more power in a tight Wild‑Card race.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays rally midseason after key offseason signings

    The Toronto Blue Jays, after a rough start to 2026, have improved health and performance thanks to offseason signings like Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto, keeping them in Wild Card contention while GM Ross Atiy

  17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays struggle with injuries and costly errors as season hovers below .500

    Injuries and a botched pickoff error have left the Toronto Blue Jays 39‑41, below .500, but new talent like Kazuma Okamoto and upcoming ace Shane Bieber keep them in wild‑card contention.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leads All-Star Voting as Blue Jays Mired in First Baseman Trade Rumors

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led first‑base voting for the 2026 All‑Star Game with 603,014 votes, while Junior Caminero topped third‑base votes. Trade chatter links the Blue Jays to multiple first‑basemen as the July‑

  19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits out two more Blue Jays games with lower‑back tightness

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. missed Saturday and Sunday Blue Jays games due to lower‑back tightness; manager John Schneider gave him rest, expecting his return after a short break.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Max Scherzer records 3,500th strikeout as Phillies beat Blue Jays 7-4

    Phillies beat the Blue Jays 7-4 as Max Scherzer logged his 3,500th strikeout, becoming the 11th pitcher to do so, but exited after 3⅓ innings.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Dylan Cease leads Blue Jays to walk‑off win over Phillies

    Dylan Cease returned from injury to dominate and guide the Blue Jays to a walk‑off win over the Phillies, boosting Toronto’s Wild Card chase.

  22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays rally with returning pitchers as injuries thin

    Injured Blue Jays improve as Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer return, Guerrero moves to leadoff, and a walk‑off win lifts Toronto to 33‑35, sparking playoff hopes.

  23. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. eyes offensive rebound for Toronto Blue Jays

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he feels an offensive upswing for the Toronto Blue Jays despite a .752 OPS and three homers in 64 games, urging continued work as the team seeks a turnaround.

  24. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays count on Scherzer's return and Clement's hitting to stay in playoff race

    Injured Blue Jays hope Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease return soon, while Ernie Clement’s consistent hitting propels the team’s playoff push.

  25. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays juggle player updates as AL East race tightens

    Kevin Gausman appeared at a concert before his Orioles start, while Dylan Cease returns from the IL to pitch versus the Phillies as the Blue Jays chase a better AL East position.

  26. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Max Scherzer placed on IL as Blue Jays face pitching void

    Max Scherzer is on the 15‑day IL with forearm tendinitis after a successful three‑inning rehab start, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays short‑handed in the rotation.

  27. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Toronto Blue Jays Grapple with Injury Surge and Roster Shuffle

    The Blue Jays face a rash of injuries, placing stars like Guerrero Jr. on the IL, while promoting Charles McAdoo and making other roster moves, yet stay within a game of the AL wild‑card lead.

  28. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Blue Jays lose starter Dylan Cease and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to injuries

    Dylan Cease (hamstring) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (elbow contusion) left a Blue Jays‑Pirates game, joining 13 other injured Toronto players and raising lineup concerns.

  29. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powers Blue Jays to win over Tigers

    Guerrero Jr. hits first HR since April 20, guiding Blue Jays past Tigers.

  30. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admits slump as Blue Jays struggle

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. admits he feels “not OK” during a hitless slump as the Blue Jays continue losing.

  31. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Power Slump Threatens Blue Jays' Playoff Hopes

    Guerrero Jr. has 2 HR in 41 games (projected ~8), with exit velocity high but pull power down; manager blames over‑pressing as Toronto’s playoff hopes dim.

  32. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Scherzer slump fuels questions about future as Blue Jays falter; Yesavage returns to Rogers Centre

    Scherzer struggles in 2 1/3 innings as Blue Jays falter; Yesavage returns to Rogers Centre.

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