TRAVIS SHAW NEWS

Hernández hits 2 of 4 Blue Jays homers in 4-1 win at Nats

Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s four solo homers off Aníbal Sánchez to account for all the Blue Jays’ scoring in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto closer Giles to IL; Bichette scratched for leg issue

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles has been put on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent for family matter Shaw is away from the Blue Jays due to a family matter, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Shaw's absence explains why he wasn't in the lineup Sunday or Monday. He was placed on the Family Medical Leave list Monday, and it's not yet clear when he's expected to return. Brandon Drury got the nod at this base on Sunday, with Joe Panik filling in Monday.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Shaw's diving stop | 07/25/2020 Travis Shaw makes a great diving stop on a sharp grounder by Yoshi Tsutsugo and tosses to Matt Shoemaker in time for the out to end the 6th

JULY 25, 2020 • MLB.COM

AL East Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working as DH Shaw (groin) will serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's intrasquad game, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Shaw has been sidelined recently due to a groin issue, though his availability on offense in Wednesday's scrimmage suggests he isn't nursing anything overly serious. Provided he's healthy, Shaw is expected to work as Toronto's primary third baseman while Vladimir Guerrero makes the move to first base.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Battling groin soreness Shaw has a sore groin and is considered day-to-day, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been held out of action the last couple days due to the injury, but he apparently felt good when running the bases Tuesday. Shaw is expected to work as Toronto's primary third baseman this season while Vladimir Guerrero makes the move to first base.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jays hope to get more from Guerrero, compete in short season

The Toronto Blue Jays hope moving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a different defensive position will help their second-year star produce more at the plate

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daily Duce: Travis Shaw apologizes for quarantine comments, Blue Jays consider Buffalo for home games, and more! Daily?!?!?!

JULY 13, 2020 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Shaw 'more informed now' on quarantine issue Travis Shaw says he’s much more informed than he was two days ago and apologized Sunday for tweets he’d sent regarding the Blue Jays’ modifi...

JULY 13, 2020 • MLB.COM

Travis Shaw didn’t have to apologize. The Blue Jays situation is a mess, and Buffalo is starting to look pretty good The playing field is tipped steeply against the Jays as the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball. No other club in laying down such d...

JULY 13, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Shaw on moving back to 3rd base | 07/12/2020 Travis Shaw discusses his transition back to playing third base and knowing he will be lining up at one position for the season

JULY 12, 2020 • MLB.COM

Dodgers closer Jansen encourages masks after positive test

Protective masks won’t be out of sight when big league baseball resumes

JULY 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dissecting the Legacy Infield | 07/10/2020 Ron Darling takes a look at the Blue Jays' Legacy Infield consisting of Travis Shaw, Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

JULY 10, 2020 • MLB.COM

Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters

San Francisco catcher Buster Posey became the latest well-known player to opt out of the abbreviated 2020 season

JULY 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays shift Guerrero Jr. across diamond to first base

The Toronto Blue Jays are shifting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. across the diamond, moving the slugger to first base from third

JULY 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays player expresses concern about bubble isolation

Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw says he's not interested in confining himself to the hotel attached to the Rogers Centre for the summer if Major League Baseball is granted an exemp...

JULY 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw balks at ‘all summer’ quarantine to allow club to play regular season in Toronto The Jays are back in Toronto for a shortened training camp and are confined to the Rogers Centre in an agreement with the federal government...

JULY 10, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Moving to first base Guerrero will primarily play first base and designated hitter this season, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Guerrero was widely expected to move to first base eventually, though it wasn't clear that he'd move so soon. He'll still be considered a possibility at the hot corner, but his defense graded out very poorly there according to both DRS and UZR, so the move is hardly a surprise. He should pick up the additional eligibility early in the season, though he'll likely lose third-base eligibility for 2022, which could affect owners in dynasty formats. Travis Shaw is expected to be Toronto's primary third baseman this season.

JULY 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could be squeezed off MLB roster McKinney went 6-for-26 (.231) with a solo home run and a 3:10 BB:K this spring before the Grapefruit League schedule was suspended.

Impact The lackluster spring numbers don't help his case to win a job on the 26-man roster, but the most important number for McKinney was likely always one -- as in, his one remaining minor-league option, something neither Derek Fisher nor Anthony Alford possesses. Even if the Jays elect to part ways with one of those outfielders, that wouldn't guarantee McKinney a roster spot once the regular season begins, as the club could elect to keep Rowdy Tellez in the majors instead as insurance for Travis Shaw at first base.

MARCH 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shaw returns to 1B, builds familiarity in infield Slow rollers are the hardest. When Travis Shaw joined the Blue Jays on a one-year, $4 million deal last offseason, he knew he would be spend...

MARCH 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

Monday Bantering Yesterday was a fun day for the Jays. They stomped the Phillies 9-0 in a non-televised game. Travis Shaw went deep for the second time in tw...

MARCH 9, 2020 • BLUEBIRDBANTER.COM

How will Blue Jays Travis Shaw stack up against other ALE 1st Baseman? - Jays From The Couch The American League East is home to several interesting candidates at 1st basemen. Where does Blue Jays' 1st baseman Travis Shaw rank?

FEBRUARY 16, 2020 • JAYSFROMTHECOUCH.COM

Shaw looking to rebound in first season with Blue Jays

The biggest lesson Travis Shaw took away from a disappointing season is that this year can't get much worse

JANUARY 4, 2020

Blue Jays agree to sign INF Travis Shaw to 1-year deal

Toronto Blue Jays agree to $4M, 1-year contract with free agent infielder Travis Shaw, designate infielder Richard Ureña for assignment

DECEMBER 30, 2019