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Kevin Gausman - Expects to make next start Gausman said after Thursday's game versus Texas that he isn't too concerned about his lower-back issue and expects to make his next scheduled start, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsne...

Impact Gausman added that he first felt his back tighten up on him while throwing warm-up pitches, and his lack of concern suggests that his removal after five hitless innings was likely a precautionary decision. He'll carry a 3.91 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into his start against the Red Sox next week, which will most likely be his final appearance of 2024.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Gausman fights through back tightness, helps Jays two-hit Rangers Kevin Gausman threw five hitless innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.hit a pair of solo homers to back up a pair of early runs as the visiting...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SACBEE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Gausman pitches 5 no-hit innings and Guerrero goes deep twice as Blue Jays beat Rangers 4-0

Kevin Gausman pitched five no-hit innings before exiting with lower back tightness, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two solo homers after that and the Toronto Blue Jays blanked the Texas...

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Gausman - Exits with back tightness Gausman was removed from Thursday's game against the Rangers due to lower-back tightness.

Impact Gausman was able to get through five shutout innings on just 58 pitches while striking out six batters and walking one before his back forced him to make an early departure. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the Jays will certainly keep a close eye on him leading up to his next start -- tentatively scheduled for Tuesday against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Despite abrupt end to season, Wagner makes strong first impression This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson's Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Season over for Jays SS Bo Bichette (broken finger) The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a broken finger, ending the two-time All-Star’s...

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Davis Schneider - Regaining regular playing time Schneider will start in left field and bat fifth in Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Schneider will stick in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, with four of his starts during that stretch coming against right-handed pitchers. With Bo Bichette (finger) joining Daulton Varsho (shoulder) and Will Wagner (knee) on the injured list with season-ending injuries, Schneider could see near-everyday playing time over the final week of the 2024 campaign. Schneider is batting just .201 on the season but has picked up the pace lately, as he's gone 8-for-23 (.348 average) with three home runs, one triple, nine RBI and five runs over his last six games.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Lukes - Seeing steady playing time Lukes will start in right field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lukes was on the bench Wednesday against Rangers southpaw Cody Bradford, but he's otherwise picked up starts in six of the last seven games. Lukes benefited from Joey Loperfido missing two contests with an adductor injury, but the Blue Jays could have regular roles available for both players down the stretch with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) having been shut down for the season. Since his call-up from Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 30, Lukes has slashed .356/.423/.511 with no home runs, one stolen base, eight runs and six RBI over 52 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

George Springer - Getting afternoon off Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Springer will get a breather Thursday while the Blue Jays wrap up their series in Texas with a day game after a night game. Nathan Lukes will cover Springer's usual spot in right field and will bat leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Jimenez - Getting regular run at keystone Jimenez will start at second base and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Jimenez will pick up his fourth consecutive start at the keystone, despite going 1-for-9 with three strikeouts over the previous three contests. Even though Jimenez has produced a weak .224/.332/.365 slash line over 184 plate appearances with the big club this season, the Blue Jays could nonetheless stick with him as their primary second baseman the rest of the way with Will Wagner (knee) done for the season and with Davis Schneider having taken on more playing time in left field of late.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette's season officially over following fractured finger ARLINGTON -- A long, frustrating season for Bo Bichette has come to a quick, disappointing end. Bichette has a fracture in his right middle...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Season over for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette with broken finger after 1 game back from calf injury

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will end his season on the injured list because of a broken right middle finger

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bo Bichette's injury-riddled season ends with fractured finger for Blue Jays It seems almost fitting Bo Bichette's season officially comes to an end following yet another injury, this one a fractured middle finger.

SEPTEMBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays recall Jonatan Clase as Bo Bichette lands back on the Injured List Bo Bichette's season has come to an end.

SEPTEMBER 19 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Alejandro Kirk - Getting Thursday off Kirk is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Kirk will take a seat for the day game after a night game, opening up room in the lineup for No. 2 catcher Tyler Heineman. Through 12 games in September, Kirk has hit .283 with eight RBI and two runs.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonatan Clase - Joins big club The Blue Jays recalled Clase from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Clase was acquired from the Mariners in the Yimi Garcia trade and will be making his Blue Jays debut when he gets into a game. The 22-year-old outfielder should get some looks down the stretch in a Blue Jays outfield that recently lost Daulton Varsho (shoulder).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Bichette - Season over due to fractured finger The Blue Jays placed Bichette on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a fractured right middle finger, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bichette had to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Rangers due to what the team initially referred to as a finger contusion. However, subsequent testing has revealed a fracture, which will end the shortstop's season. Injuries have limited Bichette to just 81 games in 2024 and he's slashed a disappointing .225/.277/.322 with four home runs during that time Ernie Clement and Leo Jimenez will handle shortstop for the Blue Jays down the stretch with Bichette out.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

GDB 153.0: Blue Jays look to avoid sweep in Texas It’s been an ugly series for the Blue Jays in Texas. On Tuesday, the defence booted around the ball and Chris Bassitt was charged with seven...

SEPTEMBER 19 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Hispanic Heritage Month: Vladimir Guerrero | 09/19/2024 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, take a look at the great career of the nine-time All-Star from the Dominican Republic Vladimir Guerrero

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 0, Rangers 2 Final Score (09/18/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rangers at Globe Life Field

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis - Logs seventh-straight quality start Francis (8-5) took the loss against the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out six.

Impact Francis allowed the leadoff man to reach in each of the first two innings but didn't surrender a run in the contest until the bottom of the sixth when Adolis Garcia took him deep for a two-run homer. Those would be the only runs allowed on the night for the right-hander, who's now given up at least one long ball in three-consecutive outings. It marked Francis' seventh-straight quality start, though he's now taken losses in two of his last three trips to the mound after previously winning four in a row. Despite the two losses, he still carries a strong 2.70 ERA through three September outings and has posted six strikeouts in two of his last starts.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays bring road skid into matchup with the Rangers

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Texas Rangers looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hot at home of late, Rangers aim to sweep Jays The Texas Rangers aim to continue their recent home success on Thursday afternoon as they vie for a three-game series sweep of the Toronto B...

SEPTEMBER 19 • KANSASCITY.COM