DANNY JANSEN NEWS

Goes yard twice against Cards Jansen went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The backstop launched a three-run shot off Jordan Hicks in the fourth inning and a solo blast off Drew VerHagen in the seventh. Jansen has only played in 11 games this season due to an oblique strain, but he's made the most of his chances by hitting .310 (9-for-29) with five homers, six runs and eight RBI.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's 2nd home run ' 05/24/2022 Danny Jansen slugs his second home run of the game, sending a solo jack to left-center field to give the Blue Jays an 8-0 lead in the 7th

MAY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Danny Jansen's two home runs ' 05/24/2022 Danny Jansen crushes two home runs against the Cardinals, slugging a three-run jack in the 4th and a solo homer in the 7th inning

MAY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jansen, Guerrero homer, Blue Jays beat Cardinals 8-1

Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer and a solo shot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danny Jansen's three-run homer ' 05/24/2022 Danny Jansen launches a three-run homer off the foul pole in left field, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 4-0 in the top of the 4th inning

MAY 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Takes seat Monday Jansen is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact He'll retreat to the bench after he caught in three of the Blue Jays' last four games while going 1-for-10 with two strikeouts during that stretch. Jansen will give way to Alejandro Kirk behind the dish in the series opener.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jansen picks off Stephenson ' 05/22/2022 Danny Jansen makes a strong throw to first base to pick off Tyler Stephenson and end the top of the 7th inning

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Not in Tuesday's lineup Jansen will sit Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact Jansen has now started just twice in four games since returning from an oblique injury Saturday. It's unclear if his playing time will pick up once he's further removed from the injured list or if he and Alejandro Kirk, who starts Tuesday, will continue an even split behind the plate going forward.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Sits after homering Saturday Jansen is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact He returned Saturday after missing four weeks with an oblique strain and went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish while George Springer starts at designated hitter.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's two-run homer ' 05/14/2022 Danny Jansen smokes a home run down the left-field line, scoring Bradley Zimmer and giving the Blue Jays a 5-1 lead in the 8th inning

MAY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hernandez, Jansen HR as Jays beat Rays to end 5-game skid

Teoscar Hernandez and Danny Jansen homered in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 to end a five-game skid

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto Blue Jays reinstate Ryu and Jansen TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu and catcher Danny Jansen from the 10-day injured list before Saturday's...

MAY 14, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Reinstated, starting Saturday Jansen (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Jansen spent just over a month on the injured list with an oblique injury but recently completed a rehab stint at Single-A Dunedin in which he went 3-for-10 with two doubles and four runs. The 27-year-old should serve as the primary catcher now that he's healthy, while Alejandro Kirk should see additional at-bats as the designated hitter.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays aim to stop losing streak in game against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays as losers of five games in a row

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return Saturday Jansen (oblique) could be activated Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jansen has been out for over a month with a strained left oblique. He's played in rehab games for three straight days, grabbing one hit in all three, and it looks like that might be all he needs. He'll presumably reclaim the starting catcher role upon his return, pushing Alejandro Kirk to the designated hitter spot on a more regular basis.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays after losing four games in a row

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Blue Jays into game 2

The New York Yankees play the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the series 1-0

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over Jays

Aaron Judge hit a mammoth three-run drive in the ninth inning for his first walk-off home run in the major leagues to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 comeback victory over the Toro...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehab assignment Jansen (oblique) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jansen hasn't played in a full month while recovering from a strained left oblique. The length of his absence may mean he needs more than just a game or two of rehab before he's ready to return, though the Blue Jays haven't specified exactly how much time he'll need.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees begin 2-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The New York Yankees begin a two-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays meet in game 3 of series

The Cleveland Guardians lead 2-0 in a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians face the Blue Jays with 1-0 series lead

The Cleveland Guardians face the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the series 1-0

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traveling with team Jansen (oblique) will do some running and hit in the batting cage after traveling to Cleveland with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jansen took part in live batting practice early this week, and he'll ramp up his activity level and intensity now that he's traveling with the team. The 27-year-old is hopeful he'll be able to start a rehab assignment soon but said the next steps in his recovery will depend on how his body responds to his increased workload.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians open 4-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The Cleveland Guardians start a four-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS