TORONTO – Daulton Varsho’s plan is easy: simply play his sport.
The Gold Glove outfielder was activated off the 10-day injured record by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, hours earlier than Toronto hosted the Boston Crimson Sox. It was Varsho’s first sport of the season as he began the yr on IL whereas he recovered from a proper shoulder process in September.
“Simply be myself,” mentioned Varsho on what his expectations have been heading into the sport. “Don’t attempt to do an excessive amount of and simply be your self and go on the market and play.”
When Varsho does that, he’s been very efficient.
Varsho hit .214 with 18 dwelling runs and 58 runs batted in final season. His defensive prowess is the place he has the largest impression, nevertheless, incomes his first-ever Gold Glove final season.
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He was second on Toronto in Wins Above Alternative final yr, a statistic that makes an attempt to measure a participant’s total impression on a crew together with defence. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., led the Blue Jays with a 6.2 WAR and Varsho was 5.0.
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Varsho not too long ago accomplished a rehab task with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Tuesday’s sport was the beginning of his third season in Toronto after he was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Blue Jays in December 2022 for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno.
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He’s a profession .225 hitter with a .414 slugging proportion and 79 dwelling runs over 5 seasons in Arizona and Toronto.
The 28-year-old former catcher has develop into one of the vital beloved gamers in Toronto’s clubhouse.
“Everyone was actually pleased,” mentioned Varsho on returning to Rogers Centre. “Bought to see a pair guys yesterday, which was good.
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“Joyful to be again after an extended rehab course of.”
Blue Jays supervisor John Schneider had Varsho bat sixth towards Boston and play centre area. It additionally meant that veteran outfielder George Springer would have a comparatively gentle night as designated hitter as a substitute of filling in for Varsho in centre. It’s anticipated Springer will cut up time in proper area with Anthony Santander going ahead.
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“It places George in a greater temper. I feel he’s happier than Varsh,” joked Schneider about Varsho’s return. “I feel everybody is aware of him, likes it and appreciates his sport.
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“It makes your lineup higher, it makes your defence higher, simply having his character right here is large.”
Toronto additionally activated right-handed pitcher Casey Lawrence a day after claiming him off waivers from Seattle. Proper-hander Paxton Schultz and infielder Will Wagner have been optioned to Buffalo in corresponding strikes.
Schneider mentioned that right-handed reliever Erik Swanson (carpal tunnel syndrome) would pitch for the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays later Tuesday. Righty Ryan Burr (proper shoulder irritation) confronted dwell batters earlier within the day.
Surefire Corridor of Famer righty Max Scherzer (thumb) threw off the mound once more and right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin (proper lat pressure) nonetheless has no timeline for his return.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed April 29, 2025.
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