Share Video
Link copied!
Top Chris Coghlan News
-
Cubs' Chris Coghlan: Minors pact with Cubs
Coghlan signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Thursday, The Athletic's Patrick Mooney reports.
He will be in extended spring training to start the season, but should soon join the Iowa Cubs. Coghlan was recently released by the Blue Jays and will have a hard time earning playing time at the big-league level this season.
... See More ... See Less -
Chris Coghlan: Released by Blue Jays
Coghlan (wrist) was released by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Coghlan was designated for assignment over the weekend, and rather than accepting his assignment to the minors after clearing waivers, the 32-year-old elected to test free agency. He should be able to catch on elsewhere given his previous big-league experience, though he may need to get over the wrist injury that has kept him sidelined since June before he inks a deal.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Removed from 40-man roster
Coghlan (wrist) was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
The Blue Jays needed to clear room on the 40-man roster for Saturday's starter Chris Rowley, as well as backup catcher Mike Ohlman, so Coghlan was the resulting roster casualty. The 32-year-old hasn't played since June while nursing a left wrist contusion, and now appears bound for the minors when he returns from the DL, barring the possibility he isn't claimed off waivers. Coghlan, playing in his first year with Toronto, owns a lowly .200/.299/.267 slash line over just 75 at-bats this year.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Begins rehab assignment
Coghlan (wrist) went 1-for-3 with an RBI in his first rehab appearance Monday at High-A Dunedin, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
The veteran utility man has been on the shelf since mid-June after suffering a wrist contusion. Coghlan slashed just .200/.299/.267 over 36 games prior to the injury, and whether he jumps back aboard the 25-man roster when fully healthy remains in question.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Ticketed for DL with wrist issue
Coghlan was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a left wrist contusion, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
It's unclear when this issue cropped up, but it may go to explain why he was absent from the past five contests. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, making a timetable for his return murky. Steve Pearce returned from his own DL stint in a corresponding move.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Returns to lineup
Coghlan is back in the lineup Wednesday, batting seventh and playing left field.
The veteran outfielder had missed the past couple games with back spasms but appears ready to return after some rest. Serving in a reserve utility role, Coghlan is slashing .231/.318/.333 over 39 at-bats this month and takes over for the resting Kevin Pillar on Wednesday.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Remains out Tuesday
Coghlan (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Coghlan was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a bout of back spasms, and it seems the ailment is still bugging him. Ezequiel Carrera will continue to man left field in his stead.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Misses Monday's game with back spasms
Coghlan sat out of Monday's game due to back spasms, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.
The injury that forced the Jays to scratch Coghlan on Monday was initially undisclosed. Consider him day-to-day.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Injury not considered serious
Manager John Gibbons said Coghlan's "back locked up on him during batting practice," but did not believe the injury was very serious, MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm reports.
The 32-year-old has been splitting time with Ezequiel Carrera in left field while Steve Pearce remains sidelined with a calf injury. Coghlan is hitting .224/.312/.299 over 31 games this season. He's day-to-day for now.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Gets second straight start in left field
Coghlan will start in left field and bat ninth Monday against the Reds, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports.
It's the second straight starting nod in left field for Coghlan, who recorded a base hit across three at-bats Sunday against the Rangers. Coghlan is only hitting .224/.312/.299 on the season, but with Ezequiel Carrera struggling at the plate lately, manager John Gibbons could experiment with Coghlan in an everyday role to evaluate whether he can provide more of a spark at the bottom of the lineup.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Scratched for unknown reason
Coghlan was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Reds for an undisclosed reason, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Ezequiel Carrera will replace him in left field, batting ninth. Coghlan's status will be updated once the Blue Jays provide a reason for his absence from the lineup.
... See More ... See Less -
![]()
-
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Out of Sunday's lineup
Coghlan is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Coghlan has started three of the last five games at the hot corner, but Sunday's absence will be the second game in a row the 31-year-old is out of the lineup. Manager John Gibbons will once again use Darwin Barney at third base for the afternoon matchup.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Sitting out Sunday
Coghlan is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Though Coghlan looks like he'll see the larger portion of a platoon at third base with Darwin Barney for as long as Josh Donaldson (calf) remains on the disabled list, he'll give way to Barney on Sunday, even with a righty starting for the Rays in Chris Archer. With six hits in 28 at-bats this season, Coghlan will have to provide a little more offense to warrant a pickup outside of AL-only and very deep mixed leagues.
... See More ... See Less -
![]()
-
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Starting at third base Thursday in Game 1
Coghlan is in the lineup for Game 1 of the Blue Jays' Thursday doubleheader with the Cardinals, batting sixth and playing third base, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.
Coghlan's had some success over his career against Cardinals' starter Carlos Martinez. The 31-year-old is 3-for-13 with a double, pair of RBI and four walks (.412 OBP) against the right-hander. Coghlan will likely head to the bench in favor of Darwin Barney -- or, possibly Russell Martin -- for Game 2 of the doubleheader.
... See More ... See Less -
![]()
-
![]()
-
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: Makes starting lineup Saturday
Coghlan is batting seventh and playing third base for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
Coghlan will make his Blue Jays debut despite going 5-for-23 over seven games with Triple-A Buffalo to begin the year. Nonetheless, with Josh Donaldson (calf) on the DL, it appears the 31-year-old journeyman will be in line for multiple starts.
... See More ... See Less -
Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan: On way to join Jays
Coghlan was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to join the Blue Jays on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.
The lefty utility bat had an opt-out clause in his contract at the end of April that he could've exercised if he didn't see the big-league roster. More importantly, however, his presence looks like it'll come in place of Josh Donaldson (calf), who's expected to be placed on the disabled list Friday. Coghlan may piece together at-bats at several positions during Donaldson's absence, though fantasy interest will chiefly come from AL-only players.
... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Rockville, MD |
| Age: 38 |
| School: Ole Miss |
| Experience: 9 |
| Bats/Throws: L, R |