WILL WAGNER NEWS

Sitting against left-hander Wagner is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals.

Impact The Blue Jays faced right-handers in each of the first six games of the season and the left-handed hitting Wagner was in the lineup for all of them. With the Nationals sending southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the hill, Wagner will take a seat. Ernie Clement is at third base for the Blue Jays, and George Springer is at designated hitter.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bichette gets tiebreaking hit in eighth, Blue Jays beat Nationals 5-3 for 3rd straight win

Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking tworun single with two out in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays won their third straight game by beating the Washington Nationals 5-3

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seeing steady playing time Wagner will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Wagner has filled an everyday role to begin the season, making two starts at the hot corner and two at designated hitter. Through his first three games, Wagner has gone 4-for-9 with a pair of doubles and one run. The Blue Jays are still likely to shield the lefty-hitting Wagner from opposing southpaws, but he could hold down a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handers while he's wielding a hot bat.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Perfect day at plate Thursday Wagner went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks and two runs scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Impact The 26-year-old doesn't have a clear defensive home on the diamond, but his bat could earn him semi-regular playing time on a Blue Jays squad that loves to mix and match. Wagner is batting .273 (9-for-33) this spring with five doubles and a 4:6 BB:K, and he handled himself capably in his big-league debut in 2024, delivering a .305/.337/.451 slash line over 86 plate appearances after being acquired from the Astros. Most of his action in the majors last year came at second base, but with Andres Gimenez now calling the keystone home for the Jays, Wagner will have to battle for playing time at third base and DH while also occasionally spelling Vladimir Guerrero at first base.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will Wagner's RBI double | 03/10/2025 Will Wagner laces an RBI double to right-center field, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 3-2 in the 6th inning

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

Fully cleared for spring Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Wagner (knee) is "doing everything" during the first week of spring training and will see some exposure to first base and third...

Impact After getting his first call to the big leagues last August, Wagner played 172 of his 175 innings at the field at the keystone and slashed .305/.337/.451 over 86 plate appearances before being shut down for the season in late September after getting arthroscopic surgery to address inflammation in his left knee. Wagner was cleared to resume baseball activities early in the offseason and looks like he'll be operating under no restrictions during camp, where he'll get reps at three different infield spots with the hope of improving his chances of winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. While he may not have a direct path to an full-time gig at any one position, Wagner's versatility and contact skills could be enough for him to settle into a near-everyday role.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • SI.COM

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Knee scope on tap Wagner will have his left knee scoped Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined from baseball activities for about a month, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to knee inflammation, and he'll undergo the procedure to address the issue. Wagner should have enough recovery time to be healthy for the start of spring training. He played well in his first taste of the majors this year and had a .305/.337/.451 slash line with two homers and 11 RBI in 24 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL The Blue Jays placed Wagner on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to left knee inflammation.

Impact Wagner's knee injury could help explain why he hasn't played in a game since Friday, and his move to the 60-day IL will officially put an early end to his season. The 26-year-old infielder will finish 2024 with a solid .305/.337/.451 slash line alongside two homers and 11 RBI through 24 games in the majors. In corresponding roster moves, Bo Bichette (calf) was activated from the 10-day IL, and Nick Robertson was claimed off waivers from the Angels (and optioned to Triple-A Buffalo) to fill the open 40-man spot.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Wagner isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Wagner will take a day to regroup Saturday after going 1-for-9 with two walks over his last three games. While he sits, Davis Schneider will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Wagner starts a great 4-6-3 double play | 09/13/2024 Will Wagner makes a diving snag to start a 4-6-3 double play and end the inning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting against left-hander Wagner is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets.

Impact It's southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets, so the left-handed hitting Wagner will begin this one on the bench. Davis Schneider will start at second base and bat seventh for Toronto on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Nation's Mid-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 18: Will Wagner The trade deadline brought many new fa...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Idle vs. lefty Wagner is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-hitting Wagner will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout with Atlanta sending southpaw Chris Sale to the mound. Leo Jimenez will start at second base and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Wagner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Wagner will take a seat after he had started in four of the Blue Jays' previous five games. Leo Jimenez will fill in for Wagner at second base.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Wagner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Wagner will take a seat after he had started in four of the Blue Jays' previous five games. Leo Jimenez will fill in for Wagner at second base.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays take on the Twins after Wagner's 5-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Minnesota Twins after Will Wagner had five hits against the Twins on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up five hits in rout Wagner went 5-for-6 a home run, a double, three runs and two RBI in Saturday's 15-0 mauling of Minnesota.

Impact Among Wagner's knocks were a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning and a run-scoring double in the ninth. The five hits set a Toronto franchise record for a rookie and marked Wagner's fifth multi-hit effort through 16 career games. The 26-year-old is slashing an outstanding .357/.379/.571 with two home runs, eight RBI and eight runs through 16 big-league contests.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up five hits in rout Wagner went 5-for-6 a home run, a double, three runs and two RBI in Saturday' 15-0 mauling of Minnesota.

Impact Among Wagner's knocks were a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning and a run-scoring double in the ninth. The five hits set a Toronto franchise record for a rookie and marked Wagner's fifth multi-hit effort through 16 career games. The 26-year-old is slashing an outstanding .357/.379/.571 with two home runs, eight RBI and eight runs through 16 big-league contests.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will Wagner's leaping catch | 08/31/2024 Will Wagner makes a fantastic leaping catch while making his first MLB appearance at first base

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Will Wagner's solo home run (2) | 08/31/2024 Will Wagner hits a solo home run to right field, increasing the Blue Jays' lead to 12-0 in the top of the 6th inning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Will Wagner's five-hit game | 08/31/2024 Will Wagner goes 5-for-6 as he becomes the first Blue Jays rookie to record a five-hit game

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Not in Thursday's lineup Wagner is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston.

Impact It's right-hander Kutter Crawford on the bump for the Red Sox, but the left-handed hitting Wagner will begin this one on the bench. Leo Jimenez is getting the call at second base for the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE