APRIL 17, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Blue Jays Recall OF Nathan Lukes, Option Jordan LuplowThe Blue Jays recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo.
Nathan Lukes - Gets call-upThe Blue Jays recalled Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
ImpactLukes 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
Jordan Luplow - Moves back to Triple-AThe Blue Jays optioned Luplow to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
ImpactToronto will swap Luplow out of its outfield in favor of Nathan Lukes, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After being called up April 7, Luplow appeared in just four games for Toronto while getting six at-bats.
APRIL 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luke Raley - Moves to bench MondayRaley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactRaley, Josh Lowe and Harold Ramirez all appear to be vying for two regular spots in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, and Raley will find himself as the odd man out Monday. Since slugging three home runs in his first five games of the season, Raley has slashed .174/.269/.261 over a stretch of eight contests.
APRIL 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Manuel Margot - Handling center field MondayMargot is starting in center field and batting eighth for the Rays on Monday in Cincinnati.
ImpactMargot has been on the bench a decent amount lately versus righties, but he's in there Monday against Hunter Greene. The veteran outfielder is just 5-for-25 at the plate so far this season against right-handed pitching.
APRIL 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mitch White - Throws live batting practiceWhite (elbow) threw two innings of live batting practice Saturday at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida, MLB.com reports.
ImpactAs long as he bounces back with no issues, White will inch closer to beginning a rehab assignment. The right-hander had been slated for a bulk relief role with Toronto when he injured his elbow in late March. White is out of options, so he'll be part of the major-league club in some capacity once deemed ready.
APRIL 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE
MLB Power Rankings: Mets rise, Padres fall and the Rays ... are Los ReyesWe're entering the third full week of games this season, and nothing makes sense. April baseball is a beautiful thing.
APRIL 17, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
