Jays score winning run on wild pitch, beat White Sox 2-1
Pinch-runner Breyvic Valera scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manoah expected to start for Toronto against Chicago
The White Sox will start Lance Lynn on Monday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Alek ManoahAUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Tigers
The Blue Jays will roll out Steven Matz to the mound Sunday and the Tigers will give Drew Hutchison the startAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu cruises through 7 innings, Blue Jays beat Tigers 3-0
Hyun Jin Ryu cruised through seven innings, Randal Grichuk and Marcus Semien each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kaitlyn McGrath: - Joakim Soria (finger) threw a bullpen Friday... - The Athletic - Joakim Soria (finger) threw a bullpen Friday and felt good after. He's scheduled to throw another bullpen Monday and then Blue Jays will g...
AUGUST 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Slated to face hitters Soria (finger) will throw live batting practice Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Soria didn't experience any issues following Friday's bullpen session, so he'll face hitters Monday for the first time since he was placed on the injured list Aug. 4. If the right-hander feels good following Monday's throwing session, the Blue Jays are hopeful that he'll be able to be activated shortly after without requiring a rehab assignment.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peralta, Tigers to take on Ryu, Blue Jays
The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Hyun Jin RyuAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castro has go-ahead hit, Tigers beat Blue Jays 4-1 in 10
Pinch-hitter Harold Castro singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen Friday Soria (finger) threw a bullpen session Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Soria landed on the injured list Aug. 4 with inflammation in his right middle finger. The veteran right-hander hander resumed throwing last week, and he's now progressed to mound work. It's possible that he'll be activated later this weekend so long as he comes out of Friday's session with no problems. Soria figures to be given plenty of high-leverage opportunities after being reinstated.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray expected to start for Washington against Toronto
The Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound Wednesday and the Blue Jays will give Jose Berrios the startAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fedde scheduled to start as Washington hosts Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Tuesday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick FeddeAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matz expected to start for the Blue Jays against Mariners
The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays will give Steven Matz the startAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nearing return Soria (finger) has resumed throwing and could be activated during the upcoming homestand that begins Friday against Detroit, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Soria is pain-free and nearing activation. He currently sports a streak of five straight scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and three saves over that stretch. Jordan Romano has been working as Toronto's closer, but he doesn't have a firm grip on that job. Regardless of his role, Soria should work in high-leverage spots once healthy.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured list Soria was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right middle finger inflammation.
Impact The veteran right-hander was acquired from the Diamondbacks on Friday and debuted for the Blue Jays on Monday, but he's dealing with a finger issue after debuting with his new team. It's unclear how long Soria is expected to be sidelined, though he won't be eligible to be activated until Aug. 13 in Seattle.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryu wins 1st Toronto start in Canada as Jays top Indians 7-2
Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven solid innings in his first start for Toronto on Canadian soil, George Springer and Teoscar Hernandez homered and the Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians...AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bichette homers, Jays beat Royals 6-4 in Toronto return
Bo Bichette hit a two-run home run, Teoscar Hernandez added a solo shot run and the Blue Jays made a triumphant return to Toronto after almost two years away from home, beating the...JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D-backs deal Soria at mostly quiet Deadline Friday's Trade Deadline passed rather quietly for the D-backs, who dealt closer Joakim Soria to the Blue Jays in exchange for two players to...
JULY 31, 2021 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays add Soria in deal to bolster 'pen The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed reliever Joakim Soria from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for two players to be named...
JULY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM
Heading to Toronto Soria was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Blue Jays on Friday for two players to be named later, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Soria didn't allow a run in 13 of his past 15 appearances for Arizona and posted a 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 18:3 K:BB while recording six saves during that stretch. The veteran right-hander should have a high-leverage role for Toronto, though he'll lose most of his fantasy relevance with Brad Hand and Jordan Romano set to compete for saves.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins trade 2-time All-Star pitcher José Berríos to Toronto
The playoff-chasing Toronto Blue Jays won the pursuit for two-time All-Star pitcher José BerríosJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters in eighth inning Soria allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning to pick up his third hold in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Soria has been the Diamondbacks' closer since the end of June, but manager Torey Lovullo brought him in to hold a lead for Tyler Clippard, who eventually picked up his first save since 2018. Soria's days as a closer this season appeared to be numbered, as the Diamondbacks are expected to trade the 37-year-old within the next few days, but it was odd to see him used in anything but the closer's role. He faced the top of the Rangers' order, which probably factored into the decision.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down sixth save Soria pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Soria has logged five saves in his last six appearances, and all six of his saves have come in nine July outings. The veteran reliever hasn't been all that steady this year with a 4.45 ERA and 1.34 WHIP, but he's only given up three runs in his last nine innings, and they all came in one appearance. He appears to be Arizona's top closing option for now, but Tyler Clippard logged a scoreless inning Wednesday in his return from a shoulder strain. He could ultimately challenge Soria for the ninth-inning role.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks finish sweep of Pirates with 6-4 victory
Pavin Smith and Daulton Varsho hit consecutive homers in the seventh inning for the go-ahead runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks finished a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates...JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saves another Soria allowed two hits and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his fifth save in Monday's 4-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact The Diamondbacks' starting staff have come around since the All-Star game, which has presented Soria with three consecutive save opportunities. He blew one of them spectacularly against the Cubs on Saturday but converted saves Sunday and Monday. Fantasy owners should enjoy this run, because Soria will likely be moved by the trade deadline to a team looking at him as experienced arm out of the bullpen, and not a closer.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-2
Caleb Smith pitched 6 2/3 stellar innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer for the second straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
