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Back in action Friday Varsho (illness) is starting in center field and batting fifth Friday against the Yankees.

Impact The 28-year-old departed Wednesday's contest due to a heat-related illness, but he's back in the lineup Friday following Thursday's team off day. Varsho is coming off a rough July, as he had a .197/.287/.382 slash line and 27.3 percent strikeout rate in 25 games.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with heat-related illness Varsho was removed in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Orioles due to heat illness symptoms. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run before leaving the game.

Impact The Blue Jays were trailing by five runs when Steward Berroa came off the bench in the bottom of the seventh to replace Varsho, so it's possible the 28-year-old would have stayed in the game had the score been more competitive. With the 0-for-2 showing prior to his departure, Varsho's batting average (.199) now sits below the Mendoza Line for the season. Varsho will have a team off day Thursday to recover from the illness before potentially returning to the lineup Friday against the Yankees.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Sunday Varsho went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Impact The 28-year-old outfielder took Jonathan Hernandez deep in the first inning, after the right-hander was forced to make an emergency start when Jon Gray (groin) was scratched before the first pitch. Varsho has left the yard in back-to-back games, giving him 13 home runs on the year, but those long balls snapped a 28-game homer drought and he's slashing a tepid .215/.307/.415 through 76 plate appearances in July.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, four RBI in win Varsho went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Varsho hit a three-run homer in the first inning and added a sacrifice fly in the eighth. He entered the game just 4-for-22 since the All-Star break, and the home run was his first since June 16. On the season, the 28-year-old is hitting .201 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI, 48 runs scored and nine steals across 356 plate appearances.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, four RBI in win Varsho went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from starting nine Varsho is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After making eight straight starts, Varsho will get the night off Friday against lefty Andrew Heaney. Davis Schneider, Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer will fill the outfield from left to right. Varsho is 4-for-21 with one RBI and one run since the All-Star break.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Varsho (knee) is batting fifth and playing left field Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Varsho was lifted from Wednesday's game against San Francisco with a left knee contusion and was given the day off Thursday. However, he'll rejoin the lineup Friday against Ryne Nelson and the Diamondbacks. Varsho is 4-for-24 with five walks and a stolen base in July.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Varsho (knee) isn't in Toronto's lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Impact Varsho will need another day to recover after leaving Wednesday's contest in the third inning following an awkward slide into first base. His absence from the starting nine will allow Davis Schneider to pick up a start in left field while batting seventh.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Varsho was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants due to an apparent injury, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Varsho made an awkward dive/slide into first base while trying to avoid being tagged out in the second inning. He was able to take the field for the bottom half of the frame but was eventually replaced in left field by Davis Schneider during the third. It's not immediately clear what exactly is bothering Varsho, but the Jays will take a closer look at him and should provide more details in the near future.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Thursday Varsho is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

Impact Varsho started the past four games but will receive Thursday off after going 2-for-14 with a double and eight strikeouts during that stretch. Kevin Kiermaier will start in center field against Houston lefty Framber Valdez.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of action Varsho (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston.

Impact Varsho will be absent from the lineup for a fourth straight contest as he deals with a back injury. He is considered day-to-day. Kevin Kiermaier will make another start in center field and bat ninth for the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday as expected Varsho (back) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians.

Impact Varsho will be given the day off Sunday after experiencing lower left back tightness on his swing in the ninth inning in Saturday's loss, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. The good news for Varsho is his injury is believed to be short-term, and the 27-year-old is expected to avoid a stint on the IL. Kevin Kiermaier will start in center field Sunday and bat ninth against Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday as expected Varsho (back) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians.

Impact Varsho will be given the day off Sunday after experiencing lower left back tightness on his swing in the ninth inning in Saturday's loss, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. The good news for Varsho is his injury is believed to be short term, and the 27-year-old is expected to avoid a stint on the IL. Kevin Kiermaier will start in center field Sunday and bat ninth against Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Has back soreness, off Sunday Varsho experienced back tightness late in Saturday's game against the Guardians and will be given the day off for Sunday's series finale, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Varsho grounded out in the ninth inning but never made it out of the batters box, immediately grabbing at his lower back after making contact. Though the injury doesn't seem of much concern, Varsho will be held out of Sunday's contest. Varsho went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Saturday's 6-3 loss.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes eighth bag Varsho went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Getting the start in center field and hitting cleanup, Varsho pilfered his third bag in the last 10 games and his eighth of the season in nine attempts. The 27-year-old sports a lopsided .216/.296/.446 slash line on the season with 11 homers, 35 RBI and 40 runs in 69 contests, but his .742 OPS still provides a significant improvement on the Blue Jays' other option in center field, Kevin Kiermaier (.545 OPS).

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Sitting versus southpaw Varsho isn't in Toronto's lineup for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Southpaw Framber Valdez will take the mound for Houston to begin Tuesday's contest, meaning the left-handed bat of Varsho will start the game on the bench. Davis Schneider will fill the void in left field and bat fifth.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets $5.7 million for 2024 Varsho signed a one-year, $5.7 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Varsho had a disappointing first season in Toronto, as he managed only a .674 OPS across 580 plate appearances. He still managed 20 home runs and 16 RBI and was excellent with the glove, the latter of which should keep him safely in the lineup on most days.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in three Varsho went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rays.

Impact Varsho launched a leadoff homer in his first at-bat to give the Blue Jays their first run of the game and later added a two-run single to put Toronto on top 3-2. The left fielder has now homered in two of his last three games and four of his last 10, tallying eight RBI over that latter stretch. He's also recorded two hits in three of his last seven games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Varsho is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees.

Impact Whit Merrifield, Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer will start across the outfield. Varsho has put up 18 homers and 16 steals in 154 games this season with Toronto, but he holds an underwhelming .220/.285/.382 overall batting line.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Varsho is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Varsho will grab a bit of rest after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday in New York. Whit Merrifield, Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer are starting across the outfield for the Blue Jays in Thursday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats 17th homer Varsho went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact His fifth-inning shot off Nick Pivetta snapped a 23-game homer drought for Varsho, who slashed a feeble .185/.274/.262 over that stretch with zero steals, five RBI and seven runs. It's been a tough first season in Toronto for the 27-year-old, but despite a .663 OPS that's well below the level he's established in Arizona, he's still produced his second straight 15-15 campaign with 17 home runs and 15 stolen bases in 148 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Varsho isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday against Texas, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Varsho will get a breather Thursday after going 0-for-7 across his last three games. Whit Merrifield will start in left field and bat seventh while Varsho rests.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Varsho is absent from the lineup Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Varsho contributed a double and a run scored to the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over Kansas City on Saturday, but he'll take a seat in Sunday's series finale as left-hander Cole Ragans toes the slab. Whit Merrifield is in left field, Kevin Kiermaier is in center field and George Springer is in right.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Varsho isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Tuesday against Oakland.

Impact Left-hander Ken Waldichuk will start on the mound for Oakland on Tuesday, meaning the lefty-hitting Varsho will remain in Toronto's dugout to begin the game. Whit Merrifield will start in left field in Varsho's place, moving Davis Schneider to second base and Santiago Espinal in at third base.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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