The Blue Jays await the status of center fielder Daulton Varsho, who is out of the starting lineup for June 6. Myles Straw gets the start in center field and will bat ninth for Toronto in the middle game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Varsho left their 13-3 loss to the Orioles, with the club announcing it was left wrist discomfort. Manager John Schneider told Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi after the game that it crept up before the game, X-rays were negative, and they hope it will be a couple of days at most. However, wrist injuries can be tricky for hitters, especially if there’s more to the injury than Schneider is letting on.
MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson relayed that Varsho is out of the lineup, as expected, and they’ll speak to Schneider soon to learn more. No roster move has been announced yet.
Daulton Varsho “Day-to-Day” With Wrist Soreness
Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke to reporters about Daulton Varsho’s wrist discomfort before the Orioles game. Schneider relayed to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson that Varsho is “day-to-day” with a wrist issue. This is a recurring problem that traces back to his days with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Schneider expects Varsho to be in the lineup for the series finale. Right-hander Shane Baz is scheduled to start for Baltimore.
The good news for the Blue Jays is that this injury is not likely to result in a stint on the 10-day injured list. While this has been a recurring issue over the years, Varsho has not had a single IL stint related to that left wrist.
Varsho is having a strong season with the Blue Jays. Entering play, he carries a .256/.331/.408 slash line with five home runs and a 106 wRC+. His total contributions have added up to 1.0 fWAR in 2026. Varsho becomes a free agent after the season.
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