ROWDY TELLEZ NEWS

Not playing in first game of twin bill Tellez (head) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Phillies.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo suggested a day earlier that Tellez (head) would likely be ready to play Thursday, but the Blue Jays may prefer to save him for the second game of the twin bill. Vladimir Guerrero is manning first base in the front end of the doubleheader, while Randal Grichuk is serving as the Blue Jays' designated hitter.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Philadelphia

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Velasquez expected to start for the Phillies against Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Philadelphia Phillies

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grichuk hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2 for sweep

Randal Grichuk extended his recent power surge with two home runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the fading Baltimore Orioles with a 5-2 victory Wednesd...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back Thursday Manager Charlie Montoyo said Tellez (head) is feeling good and should rejoin the lineup for one or both games of Thursday's doubleheader with the Phillies, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca...

Impact Tellez is out of the lineup for a second straight day in Wednesday's series finale with the Orioles after he was on the receiving end of an elbow to the head in Monday's contest. While Tellez is continuing to go through the concussion protocol, he doesn't appear to have been diagnosed with a concussion at any point and may just be withheld from the starting nine as a precaution. Tellez is batting .218 with three home runs across 61 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Tellez (head) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Tellez has yet to clear the concussion protocol after being hit in the head by an elbow while he was playing first base Monday, so he'll be on the bench for a second game in a row. Since the Blue Jays have thus far resisted placing Tellez on the injured list, the club is seemingly optimistic that the 25-year-old will clear protocol in short order.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Roark, Blue Jays to face Milone, Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-7 in 10th after blowing 4-run lead

Travis Shaw scored on a throwing error in the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 after blowing a four-run lead

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Tuesday Tellez (head) will not start Tuesday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Tellez entered the concussion protocol after getting hit in the head at first base Monday. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday, with Anthony Alford taking Grichuk's usual spot in center field.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates: Bo Bichette’s knee injury isn’t major, Rowdy Tellez is in concussion protocol As we wait for Nate Pearson to take on the Trash Birds tonight, here are a couple of injury updates to fill the time…

AUGUST 18, 2020 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

LeBlanc expected to start for Baltimore against Toronto

The Baltimore Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters concussion protocol Tellez left Monday's game against the Orioles after being hit in the head at first base, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tellez has entered concussion protocol and is being considered day-to-day by the Blue Jays. Brandon Drury could see additional at-bats at DH if Tellez is forced to miss substantial time.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smokes third homer Tellez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a second run scored in Friday's win over the Rays.

Impact Sahlen Field in Buffalo is suddenly playing like a bandbox, with the Jays clubbing 13 homers over their last two games, and Tellez has two of them. The 25-year-old still has a mediocre .227/.300/.500 slash line with three home runs and nine RBI in 12 games, but if Tellez keeps slugging, manager Charlie Montoyo may have little choice but to give him more consistent playing time.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rowdy Tellez's two-run jack | 08/14/2020 Rowdy Tellez drills a two-run home run to right field, scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and putting the Blue Jays on the board in the 2nd

AUGUST 15, 2020 • MLB.COM

Big night at plate Tellez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Marlins.

Impact The homer was his second of the season, and first since July 27. Tellez has had trouble getting going so far, slashing .200/.283/.425 through 11 games, but his power potential should keep him in the lineup most nights.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins finally get to go home after beating Blue Jays 14-11

Magneuris Sierra hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins overcame Toronto’s seven home runs to outlast the Blue Jays 14-11 in the final game of their season-...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup Tuesday Tellez isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Even with righty Elieser Hernandez on the mound for Miami on Tuesday, Tellez will sit after going hitless in the past three contests. Joe Panik will take over as the designated hitter and bat eighth.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rowdy Tellez's RBI groundout | 08/09/2020 Rowdy Tellez grounds out to José Peraza and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scores, givivng the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead in the top of the 8th inning

AUGUST 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

5 Blue Jays pitchers combine on 4-hitter, beat Red Sox 2-1

Five Toronto pitchers combined on a four-hitter and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning on a groundout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Boston Red So...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teoscar Hernández's RBI single | 08/07/2020 Teoscar Hernández flares a single into center field, scoring Rowdy Tellez and tying the game in the 7th

AUGUST 7, 2020 • MLB.COM

Braves' Markakis hits walkoff HR after opting into season

Nick Markakis capped his first start of the season with a game-ending home run in the ninth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Wednesday Tellez is not in the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Tellez will stick on the bench for a second straight day with the Blue Jays facing another lefty in Sean Newcomb. In his place, Randal Grichuk is serving as DH while Anthony Alford gets the start in center field.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Tellez isn't in the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact Tellez has served as the Blue Jays' primary designated hitter to begin the season and is currently riding a four-game hit streak. However, Lourdes Gurriel will shift to designated hitter Tuesday with Anthony Alford taking over in left field and batting ninth.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE