The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Anthony Santander on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury, with the team noting he is approximately a week away from resuming hitting but remains ineligible to return until the end of July. This move follows earlier indications that Santander might return before the All-Star break, but team officials have clarified there is no fundamental change in his status. Meanwhile, Daulton Varsho is progressing in his recovery from a hamstring injury, having run the bases and preparing for a rehab assignment. To fill the roster spot, the Blue Jays have called up right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada from Triple-A. Estrada, 26, has a 4.75 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 21 walks over 60.2 innings this season as a starter in Triple-A. Known for his unique four-pitch mix including a high-riding fastball and effective secondary pitches that induce weak contact, Estrada is one of the longest-tenured arms in the Blue Jays system and was discovered in 2016 at a former Dominican Air Force base. Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A to clear space on the roster for Estrada.
On Monday Ross Atkins said Anthony Santander could be back before the all-star break. Today Jays placed Santander on the 60-day IL & acknowledge he’s a week from swinging, but there’s no fundamental change in status here per John Schneider.
Blue Jays injury updates Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases on Thursday and felt good. He’ll repeat that in the coming days before beginning a rehab assignment Anthony Santander (shoulder) still a week away from hitting; isn’t eligible to return from IL until end of July
The Blue Jays have transferred Anthony Santander to the 60-day IL, the team announced In addition, RHP Lazaro Estrada has been called up, with LHP Justin Bruihl getting sent down to Triple-A https://t.co/wEULCBTPE9