During the Toronto Blue Jays‘ 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on Monday, Toronto right-handed starter Jameson Taillon exited after throwing just 61 pitches across four innings due to a forearm injury.
The Toronto Blue Jays wrote (X): “UPDATE: RHP Jameson Taillon was removed from tonight’s game with right forearm discomfort.”
After the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced an update on Taillon.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Jameson Taillon News
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 10: Jameson Taillon #56 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the first inning of their MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre on August 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon wrote (X): “Schneider, on Taillon’s early exit: “He said his forearm was a little tight getting some extension on cutters, sliders. … Hopefully we can be proactive, I don’t want to take any chances with him.” Taillon is going for an MRI tonight.”
Taillon allowed no runs, one hit and three walks with three strikeouts before being pulled from the game.
GettyRight-hander Jameson Taillon made changes with the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays acquired Taillon and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Aug. 2.
Taillon, who is set to be a free agent at the end of the year, has made just two starts for Toronto since joining the organization. He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks against the Houston Astros in his first appearance with the Blue Jays.
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