DANNY JANSEN NEWS

Returns to lineup Jansen (hand) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Sunday against the Cubs, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jansen missed two games as a result of a bruised right hand, but he'll return for the conclusion of Toronto's weekend series with the Cubs. The 28-year-old backstop is just 3-for-23 with a homer and three RBI since the start of August.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Jansen (hand) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Jansen hasn't played since behind hit by a pitch Thursday against the Guardians. He was diagnosed with nothing worse than a hand contusion, but it will again be Alejandro Kirk who starts behind the plate Saturday.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup The Blue Jays are not starting Jansen (hand) on Friday against the Cubs.

Impact After getting hit by a pitch Thursday, Jansen stayed in the game. He would later exit and was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after x-rays came up negative. Alejandro Kirk will start at catcher Thursday against the Cubs as Jansen remains day-to-day.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays returned negative Jansen's x-rays on his right hand returned negative Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jansen was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after getting hit by a pitch Thursday. The 28-year-old stayed in the game initially, and is now labeled as day-to-day. X-rays after the game proved nothing was broken and that it was just a contusion. The Blue Jays head into a series against the Cubs over the weekend.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with hand contusion Jansen was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after getting hit by a pitch in Thursday's loss to the Guardians.

Impact Jansen took a Noah Syndergaard changeup to the right hand/wrist in the top of the sixth inning, but he initially stayed in the game to run for himself and seems to have avoided a serious injury. The 28-year-old catcher can be considered day-to-day leading into the Blue Jays' three-game weekend series against the Cubs.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP to wrist Jansen was removed from Thursday's game against the Guardians after taking a pitch off his right wrist, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jansen got hit by a 87.7 mph Noah Syndergaard changeup in the top of the sixth inning. He ran for himself before the Blue Jays called on Alejandro Kirk to replace him at catcher for the bottom of the sixth. Jansen finished the day 0-for-1 with a walk, the HBP and a run scored.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back behind dish Monday Jansen (wrist) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Jansen will check back in behind the plate after an inflamed right wrist kept him out of the lineup the past two days. With Jansen back in the fold, Alejandro Kirk will head to the bench for the series opener in Cleveland.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday with wrist issue Jansen (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Jansen will be on the bench for a second straight day while he contends with an inflamed right wrist. Alejandro Kirk will get another turn behind the dish in Jansen's stead, catching for starting pitcher Chris Bassitt.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with wrist inflammation Jansen was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox with right wrist inflammation.

Impact As Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star notes, Jansen was plunked on his wrist by a Shintaro Fujinami pitch during Wednesday's game. It would seem Jansen is still dealing with some lingering effects, which brings his availability for the rest of the weekend into question. Jansen has an .853 OPS and four homers in 16 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Jansen is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Alejandro Kirk will start at catcher and hit sixth for the Blue Jays as they take on right-hander Jack Flaherty in his O's debut. Brandon Belt is serving as the Jays' designated hitter and batting second.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats 15th homer Jansen went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 13-3 loss to the Orioles.

Impact He took Kyle Bradish deep in the second inning to get the Jays on the board. Jansen has gone yard three times in his last five starts, and he's now tied his career high with 15 homers on the season while already establishing a new personal best with 48 RBI. His .227/.289/.486 slash line, however, still limits his appeal in shallower fantasy formats.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The distance behind Danny Jansen's home run | 08/01/2023 The data behind Danny Jansen's home run

AUGUST 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

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

Impact Jansen will get a breather after he was included in the lineup in each of the previous four games, with three of those starts coming at catcher. Alejandro Kirk will step in behind the plate Monday while Brandon Belt handles designated-hitter duties.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Visualizing Danny Jansen's swing using bat tracking technology | 07/28/2023 The data behind Danny Jansen's swing

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jansen's solo home run (14) | 07/28/2023 Danny Jansen crushes a solo home run to left-center field, giving the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Clubs 13th homer Jansen went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The backstop took Alex Vesia deep in the sixth inning, pushing Toronto's lead to 6-0. Jansen is having a strong July, slashing .308/.400/.615 through 15 games (11 starts) with three of his 13 homers on the season, and he's now two long balls shy of tying the career high he set in 2022.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's solo home run (13) | 07/26/2023 Danny Jansen cranks a solo home run to left field, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 6-0 in the top of the 6th inning

JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back after two-game absence Jansen (forearm) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Jansen missed the Blue Jays' last two games due to a left forearm contusion, but he's shown enough improvement to handle his usual duties behind the plate in the series finale. Alejandro Kirk will head to the bench after catching Monday and Tuesday.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's three-run double | 07/25/2023 Danny Jansen drills a three-run double to left field in the top of the 9th inning to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 7-3

JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Remains out Tuesday Jansen (forearm) isn't starting Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Jansen will now miss two consecutive starts after suffering a bruised left forearm during Sunday's game with the Mariners. Alejandro Kirk will once again start behind the plate and bat sixth.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Monday Jansen (forearm) is not in the starting lineup Monday versus Los Angeles.

Impact Jansen will miss Monday's contest after exiting Sunday's matchup with Mariners early due to a left forearm contusion. He can be considered day-to-day for the time being with Alejandro Kirk replacing him at catcher and batting seventh in the series opener with the Dodgers.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing left forearm contusion Jansen exited Sunday's game against Seattle due to a left forearm contusion.

Impact Jansen went 0-for-1 with a strikeout to begin Sunday's matchup but was replaced by a pinch hitter in the top of the seventh inning. He underwent X-rays that came back negative for a fracture, so he should be considered day-to-day for now.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits homer in loss Jansen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Jansen opened the scoring with a fifth-inning solo shot off Bryce Miller. Through 11 games in July, Jansen is batting .303 (10-for-33) with four extra-base hits and eight RBI. The catcher is at a .227/.288/.465 slash line with 12 homers, 41 RBI, 26 runs scored and 11 doubles through 61 contests overall.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's solo home run (12) | 07/21/2023 Danny Jansen hammers a ball over the left-field wall for a solo home run, putting Toronto on the board and giving it a 1-0 lead

JULY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in three Sunday Jansen went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's win over Arizona.

Impact His bases-loaded double in the bottom of the eighth inning provided vital insurance runs in an eventual 7-5 victory. Jansen has hit safely in six straight games, going 8-for-21 (.381) with two doubles, a homer and seven RBI, and while the 28-year-old catcher has lost over 100 points off last year's career-high .855 OPS, he's on pace to shatter the career-best 15 homers and 44 RBI he recorded in 2022, having already amassed 11 HR and 40 RBI in only 58 games.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE