BRANDON BELT NEWS

Not dealing with structural damage Belt (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Sunday that revealed inflammation, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Belt sat out Sunday against the Twins after exiting Saturday's loss with left hamstring tightness, but the issue doesn't appear to be a significant concern. Manager John Schneider said after Sunday's matchup that Belt remains day-to-day for now. He'll have at least one day to rest before Tuesday's series opener in Baltimore.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Belt (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup versus Minnesota on Sunday.

Impact Belt left Saturday's game after feeling tightness in his left hamstring, and the veteran left-handed hitter will sit at least one game with the injury. Vladimir Guerrero is the designated hitter against the Twins on Sunday, and Cavan Biggio will get the start at first base while hitting ninth.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hamstring tightness Belt left Saturday's game against the Twins due to left hamstring tightness.

Impact The oft-injured veteran managed to make it more than two months into the season without incident and has been a productive part of the Toronto lineup, slashing .263/.378/.434 through 48 games. Whether or not his latest injury is serious enough to require a trip to the injured list remains to be seen. If it does, Alejandro Kirk could spend more time at designated hitter, especially with Danny Jansen (groin) closing in on a return.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Belt's RBI single | 06/08/2023 Brandon Belt singles to right field in the bottom of the 5th inning to score Matt Chapman and give the Blue Jays a 3-2 lead

JUNE 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Belt's solo homer (4) | 06/07/2023 Brandon Belt rips a solo home run to tie the game at two in the bottom of the 6th

JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Absent from lineup Belt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact George Springer is getting a day at designated hitter, which means Belt will begin this one on the bench. Cavan Biggio will patrol right field.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches go-ahead homer Belt went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's victory over the Mets.

Impact After striking out in his first three at-bats, Belt came through with a two-run shot off Dominic Leone in the seventh inning to give the Blue Jays a 6-4 lead. It's Belt's third homer of the season and his first since May 10. While he hasn't hit for much power, Belt's been swinging the bat well after a cold start to the season -- he's batting .342 (25-for-73) over his last 25 games. The veteran first baseman is now slashing .259/.379/.415 with 14 RBI and 16 runs scored through 161 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Belt talks home run | 06/04/2023 Brandon Belt discusses his home run vs. the Mets and the approach he takes towards them, plus the secrets behind MVP chants in the stands

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Field view of Belt's home run | 06/04/2023 Check out a unique angle of Brandon Belt's go-ahead home run in the seventh #CreatorCuts

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Belt hits tiebreaking homer in 7th, Blue Jays sweep Mets 6-4

Brandon Belt broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 6-4 for a three-game sweep

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Belt: Home Run Statcast Analysis | 06/04/2023 The data behind Brandon Belt's home run

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Belt's go-ahead homer (3) | 06/04/2023 Brandon Belt crushes a go-ahead home run in the top of the 7th inning, giving the Blue Jays a 6-4 lead

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns at cleanup Friday Belt (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact Belt will fill the DH role for the Blue Jays and bat cleanup after missing a couple of games due to a stomach bug. He's shown a lot more life offensively in the last handful of weeks, overcoming a brutal opening month.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Belt (illness) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Brewers.

Impact Belt is dealing with a stomach bug and will miss a second straight start. Cavan Biggio will handle first base while Vladimir Guerrero slides into the designated hitter spot.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for Wednesday's contest Belt (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After he was removed from Tuesday's 7-2 win with a stomach ailment, Belt will get at least one day off to fully recover. With Belt on the bench, George Springer will handle designated-hitter duties for Toronto.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed with stomach issue Belt was removed in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game against the Brewers with a stomach issue, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact The Blue Jays have had several players deal with stomach issues in 2023, and unfortunately Belt is the latest. The left-handed hitting veteran should be considered day-to-day at this point.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partner Content | Blue Jays vs. Twins prop bets: Count on Brandon Belt to get a hit The Toronto Blue Jays need a win on Sunday to take their three-game set against the Minnesota Twins.

MAY 28, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Brandon Belt's RBI single  | 05/25/2023 Brandon Belt lines a single to right field, scoring Daulton Varsho to give the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning

MAY 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Idle versus lefty Belt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact The lefty-hitting Belt will retreat to the bench while the Rays bring ace southpaw Shane McClanahan to the mound Wednesday. George Springer will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Belt as the Blue Jays' designated hitter.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Belt's RBI single | 05/22/2023 Brandon Belt knocks an RBI single to left-center field, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 6-4 in the top of the 9th inning

MAY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting Monday Belt is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Rays.

Impact Belt will get a breather after he went 4-for-13 with two doubles, a run scored, six walks and six strikeouts while starting each of the last five contests. Danny Jansen will replace him at designated hitter and bat eighth in the series opener with Tampa Bay.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partner Content | Orioles vs. Blue Jays prop bets: Brandon Belt is worth tailing to record a hit Toronto will need a win over Baltimore today to avoid back-to-back home series losses against divisional opponents.

MAY 20, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Not in lineup Belt is not in the Blue Jays' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Yankees, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact George Springer is getting a start at designated hitter and Cavan Biggio is in right field. Belt is heating up this month but will take a seat Tuesday after starting each of the last eight contests.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Belt's RBI single | 05/14/2023 Brandon Belt drives in Whit Merrifield with an RBI single for the Blue Jays' first run of the game

MAY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Belt's solo home run (2) | 05/10/2023 Brandon Belt lifts a solo home run to right field, giving the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead in the top of the 5th

MAY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM