TRAVIS SHAW NEWS

Velasquez, McCutchen lead Phillies past slumping Blue Jays

Vince Velasquez pitched six strong innings, Andrew McCutchen hit the go-ahead single in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travis Shaw's solo home run | 09/19/2020 Travis Shaw crushes a solo home run to right-center field, giving the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead in the top of the 5th inning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Not starting Game 2 Shaw isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Even with right-hander David Hale on the mound for the Phillies, Shaw will take a seat for Friday's nightcap. Cavan Biggio will shift to third base with Joe Panik starting at second.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu wins 4th straight decision, Blue Jays beat Mets 7-3

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run completely out of Sahlen Field and Hyun Jin Ryu made the early lead stand up, winning his fourth straight decision as the Toronto Blue Jays beat...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Shaw is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mets.

Impact Cavan Biggio is making his first career start at third base, a potential sign of the Jays' setup going forward against left-handed pitchers (David Peterson is starting for the Mets). Shaw is hitting .316 with one home run in 38 at-bats this month.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat vs. southpaw Shaw isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Yankees.

Impact Shaw won't start Tuesday with left-hander J.A. Happ on the mound for New York. Joe Panik will take over at third base.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts, Vázquez rally Red Sox in 9th past Blue Jays 9-8

Xander Bogaerts hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and catcher Christian Vázquez manufactured the winning run with his legs, rallying the Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Ja...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs fourth homer Friday Shaw went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Impact His second-inning shot off Zack Godley got the Jays on the board and on their way to an eventual 8-7 win. It was the first three-hit performance of the season for Shaw, and after a 1-for-3 showing in the nightcap, the 30-year-old is slashing a mediocre .233/.307/.388 through 31 games with four homers and only nine RBI.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox earn split of doubleheader with win over Blue Jays

Yairo Muñoz had three hits, and the Boston Red Sox salvaged a spit of their doubleheader as the “road” team at Fenway Park with a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday nigh...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out against lefty Shaw is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The Blue Jays are wrapping up their series versus Baltimore with an afternoon game and a lefty (Keegan Akin) is on the bump for the Orioles, so Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo determined it was an optimal time to give the lefty-hitting Shaw a day off. With Shaw heading to the bench, Joe Panik will pick up a start at the hot corner.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez hits 2 homers in Blue Jays 9-1 win over Red Sox

Rowdy Tellez drove in four runs, and the Blue Jays bullpen provided Toronto’s injury depleted group of starters a much needed rest

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Shaw (knee) is starting Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Shaw exited Tuesday's contest with right knee discomfort, but he'll return to the starting lineup just one day later. He'll play third base and bat third.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Boston to visit Toronto

The Boston Red Sox square off against the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devers hits 3-run triple, Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays

Rafael Devers hit a three-run triple to highlight Boston's six-run outburst in the sixth inning as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaw exits game with right knee discomfort Blue Jays third baseman Travis Shaw was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox between the second and third innings with right knee...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Managing knee issue Shaw exited Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with right knee discomfort.

Impact The 30-year-old was removed after popping out in his lone at-bat Tuesday. Shaw has no timeline for his return, and he should be considered day-to-day until the team indicates otherwise.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Tuesday's game Shaw was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox for undisclosed reasons, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran infielder popped out in his only at-bat before exiting following the second inning. Shaw should be considered day-to-day until the team provides some information regarding his exit.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk hits 3-run homer in 7th, Blue Jays beat Rays 6-4

Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning before later leaving with lower back tightness and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Travis Shaw's RBI single | 08/23/2020 Travis Shaw rips an RBI single to left field to extend the Blue Jays to a 2-0 lead in the top of the 4th inning

AUGUST 24, 2020 • MLB.COM

Fleming wins big league debut, Rays beat Blue Jays 5-4

Josh Fleming pitched five innings of two-run ball to win his major league debut, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting second game Shaw isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Even with a right-hander (Vince Velasquez) on the mound for Philadelphia, Shaw won't draw the start for Thursday's second game after he started in Game 1. Brandon Drury will start at the hot corner, batting ninth.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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