JUNE 8, 2022 • MLB.COM
ZACK COLLINS #32 - CATCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
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Zack Collins' solo home run ' 06/08/2022 Zack Collins skies a solo home run to the seats in right-center field, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 3-2 in the top of the 3rd inning
Manoah, Blue Jays shut down Royals 7-0
Alek Manoah scattered six hits in six scoreless innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins active roster Collins was called up by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Collins appeared in 20 games earlier in the year, showing a bit of power but not much else, as he hit .194/.278/.387 while striking out 40.6 percent of the time. With Danny Jansen out with a broken hand, Collins will return to serve as Alejandro Kirk's backup behind the plate.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goldschmidt's slam in 10th lifts Cards to 7-3 win over Jays
Paul Goldschmidt hit a walkoff grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue JaysMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A Collins was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Impact Collins was in a three-way committee at catcher with the big-league club, but he had been losing playing time of late. Across 69 plate appearances, he hit .194/.275/.387. Julian Merryweather was recalled in the corresponding move.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays Option Catcher Zack Collins Julian Merryweather replaces Collins on the 26-man roster.
MAY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sits for third straight game Collins remains on the bench for the third straight game Tuesday against the Yankees.
Impact Collins has had a regular role at times this season but may be falling out of favor. He still owns a 115 wRC+ through 15 games, the product of a .222/.288/.444 slash line, but his 39.0 percent strikeout rate casts doubt on how long he'll be able to remain effective. Alejandro Kirk will be the designated hitter Tuesday, with Tyler Heineman starting behind the plate.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Collins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Collins will sit for the second game in a row after he was on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with Cleveland. He'll continue to pick up work behind the plate on the days top backstop Alejandro Kirk gets a breather, but Collins' opportunities to make starts at designated hitter could take a hit following Teoscar Hernandez's recent return from the injured list.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting nightcap Collins isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Impact Collins started behind the plate in the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-3 with a run, two walks and a strikeout. Alejandro Kirk will start at catcher while George Springer serves as the designated hitter in Saturday's matinee.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Collins' two-run double ' 05/05/2022 Zack Collins blisters a two-run double to right field, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 6-4 in the top of the 6th inning
MAY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
Out of lineup against lefty Collins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Southpaw Nestor Cortes is on the hill for the Yankees, so the lefty-hitting Collins will unsurprisingly bow out of the starting nine. George Springer will get a turn as the Blue Jays' designated hitter in place of Collins.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Collins sits for the third straight game Monday against the Yankees.
Impact Collins appeared to be moving into a regular role in the latter half of April, starting 10 out of 14 games from April 15 through April 29. Since then, he's been on the bench for three straight contests. While he's homered three times in 12 games, he's also striking out at a 41.3 percent clip, so it's no surprise the Blue Jays are looking to other options. Tyler Heineman will be the catcher Monday while Alejandro Kirk serves as the designated hitter.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Sunday Collins is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.
Impact Collins hasn't been an everyday starter at designated hitter this season, but he still leads Toronto in starts with seven. Lourdes Gurriel will bat cleanup as the DH on Sunday, while Vinny Capra starts in left field.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Collins isn't starting Saturday against the Astros.
Impact Collins went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. George Springer will serve as the designated hitter while Bradley Zimmer starts in center field.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Thursday Collins isn't starting Thursday's game against Boston.
Impact Collins will get a breather after going 1-for-6 with a walk and four strikeouts in the last two games. George Springer will serve as the designated hitter while Bradley Zimmer starts in center field.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Monday's lineup Collins isn't starting Monday against the Red Sox.
Impact Collins went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and two strikeouts in Sunday's series finale against the Astros, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Lourdes Gurriel will serve as the designated hitter while Bradley Zimmer starts in right field.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drills three-run blast Collins went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Astros.
Impact Collins poked a single in the second inning but did all of his damage in the sixth, taking Luis Garcia deep for a three-run shot to tie the game at 5-5. The 27-year-old is enjoying a strong start to the year, slashing .303/.324/.636 with three home runs and seven RBI through 34 plate appearances.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Collins' three-run homer ' 04/24/2022 Zack Collins crushes a three-run homer to right field, tying the game at 5 in the top of the 6th inning
APRIL 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Zack Collins' three-run homer ' 04/24/2022 Zack Collins crushes a three-run homer to right field, tying the game at 5 in the top of the 6th inning
APRIL 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Understanding Zack Collins' Hot Streak at the Plate Collins’ confidence and simplified approach has made him a surprising offensive weapon for the Blue Jays.
APRIL 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Resting Wednesday Collins isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Impact Collins had multi-hit performances in three of the last four games, and he went 8-for-15 with two homers, two doubles, four RBI and three runs during that time. He'll get a breather Wednesday while Vladimir Guerrero serves as the designated hitter with Cavan Biggio starting at first base.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Collins' solo home run ' 04/19/2022 Zack Collins launches a solo home run to deep right-center field, putting the Blue Jays on the board to make it 1-0 in the 2nd inning
APRIL 20, 2022 • MLB.COM
Zack Collins' solo home run ' 04/19/2022 Zack Collins launches a solo home run to deep right-center field, putting the Blue Jays on the board to make it 1-0 in the 2nd inning
APRIL 20, 2022 • MLB.COM
Stays hot Tuesday Collins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.
Impact Collins stayed hot in this one, launching a solo shot off Nathan Eovaldi in top of the second inning before adding a single in the eighth frame. With Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) on the shelf, the 27-year-old has started four straight games, producing an impressive eight hits in 15 at-bats including two homers and four extra-base hits overall.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets fourth consecutive start Collins will start at designated hitter and will bat fifth Tuesday against the Red Sox.
Impact Teoscar Hernandez's (oblique) recent move to the injured list has allowed both Collins and fellow catcher Alejandro Kirk to pick up steady playing time of late. With Kirk handling catching duties for the third game in a row, Collins will pick up his third straight start as a DH and fourth consecutive start overall. Collins went 6-for-11 with a home run, two doubles and a walk over the past three contests and should be rewarded with steady at-bats while he's wielding a hot bat and while Hernandez is sidelined.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
