NATHAN LUKES NEWS

Back in minors The Blue Jays optioned Lukes to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact With Matt Chapman (finger) returning from the injured list, Lukes will be pushed off the major-league roster. Lukes boasts an impressive .970 OPS through 203 plate appearances in Triple-A, but he has yet to find the same success in the majors and would likely only return to the big-leagues as bench depth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up from Triple-A Lukes was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Lukes is not in Tuesday's lineup against righty Max Scherzer. Spencer Horwitz figures to benefit from Brandon Belt (back spasms) landing on the injured list while Lukes should offer outfield depth in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Buffalo Toronto optioned Lukes to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact Lukes gave the Blue Jays some extra outfield depth while Kevin Kiermaier (elbow) spent 10 days on the injured list. Kiermaier has been activated in a corresponding roster move ahead of Friday's series opener in Cincinnati.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kiermaier placed on the 10-day injured list, Nathan Lukes recalled That’s not what you like to see....

AUGUST 8, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Recalled from Buffalo Toronto recalled Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Lukes has gone 4-for-21 (.190) this season at the major-league level, but he's been excellent at Triple-A and the Blue Jays need outfield depth after having to place Kevin Kiermaer on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow laceration.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Lukes has spent more time in the majors than minors this season but has hardly played while up with the big club. Jordan Luplow is absorbing his spot on the roster.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Lukes' go-ahead double | 07/09/2023 Nathan Lukes rips an RBI double down the left-field line to bring in the go-ahead run for the Blue Jays in the top of the 10th

JULY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back in big leagues Lukes was recalled by Toronto on Saturday.

Impact Lukes has spent more than two months in the majors this season but has received a total of 23 plate appearances, posting a .524 OPS. He's up to replace George Springer, who was placed on the paternity list, but probably won't play much if the pattern continues.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' outfielder Springer on paternity list, Lukes activated from triple-A TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have place outfielder George Springer on the paternity list and activated Nathan Lukes from triple-A.

JULY 8, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Lukes has been in the majors almost all season but has been used sparingly, garnering just 23 plate appearances. Spencer Horwitz is taking his roster spot.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rare start Sunday Lukes went 0-for-2 before being replaced by pinch hitter Santiago Espinal in Sunday's win over the Twins.

Impact Lukes has seen very little action this season from the end of the Blue Jays' bench, and he's done little to demand a bigger role, batting just .158 (3-for-19) while mainly being used as a pinch runner or defensive replacement. The 28-year-old still has all his minor-league options remaining, but so far he's avoided being a regular passenger on the shuttle between Toronto and Triple-A Buffalo.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Lukes' first career hit | 05/21/2023 Nathan Lukes picks up his first Major League hit with a single in the bottom of the 4th inning against the Orioles

MAY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Getting first start Lukes is starting in right field and batting ninth for the Blue Jays on Wednesday versus the Astros, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact It will be the first start in the majors for Lukes, who is hitless in one plate appearance. George Springer is in the designated hitter spot Wednesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Recall OF Nathan Lukes, Option Jordan Luplow The Blue Jays recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo.

APRIL 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gets call-up The Blue Jays recalled Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Lukes will be back with the big club for the second time this season, though his path to playing time remains fairly blocked while all of Toronto's key regulars are healthy. Since Lukes possesses decent speed and is capable of covering all three outfield spots, most of his usage is likely to come as a pinch runner or late-inning defensive replacement while he's with the Blue Jays.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-a Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Friday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Lukes is sent down to make room for Jordan Luplow after Luplow was recalled by Toronto. The 28-year-old did not receive a plate appearance in his time with Toronto to start the year, and he should receive regular playing time as a member of the Bisons in the International League.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Lukes has been informed that he's made the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact It will be the first stint in the majors for Lukes, who was added to the 40-man roster over the winter following a strong season at Triple-A Buffalo. The 28-year-old will back up at all three outfield spots.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Lukes' RBI triple | 03/27/2023 Nathan Lukes rips an RBI triple down the first-base line, bringing home Riley Tirotta to make it a 4-2 game in the 6th

MARCH 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nathan Lukes' RBI triple | 03/15/2023 Nathan Lukes triples on a ground ball to right field, allowing Cavan Biggio to score and give Toronto a 3-0 advantage in the 5th

MARCH 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nathan Lukes Forcing Blue Jays' Hand in Spring Training Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes is a “complete player” hoping to make the team out of Spring Training camp.

MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM