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Varsho (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Varsho was taken out of Friday's contest due to left knee discomfort, and the Blue Jays will give him a day off Saturday so he can recover. Myles Straw will fill in as Toronto's center fielder and bat eighth.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Hits rare homer in loss
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Straw went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Straw's homer was his first of the season. The light-hitting outfielder had just 10 long balls over parts of eight seasons prior to 2026, so he shouldn't be counted on for power, though he can add some speed. He was the lone Blue Jay with multiple hits in this contest despite coming in off the bench for Daulton Varsho (knee). Straw has filled a reserve role this season but is batting .400 (8-for-20) with three RBI, eight runs scored and a double, though he was caught on his lone steal attempt so far. If Varsho misses time, Straw would likely temporarily take over the starting job in center field.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Plays hero in 10th inning Tuesday
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Straw went 1-for-1 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Brewers.
The depth outfielder pinch ran for Eloy Jimenez in the top of the ninth inning and came around to tie the game at 4-4, but the game got wild from there. Straw came to the plate in the 10th with runners on first and second with the Jays up 7-6, and he brought both home with a two-bagger into the left-field corner in what wound up a 9-7 victory. Straw has been used frequently as a pinch runner and defensive replacement, but he has just 17 plate appearances in 12 games to begin the season, batting .375 (6-for-16) with two RBI and six runs.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Breaks camp with big club
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Straw will be on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Rosie DiManno of The Toronto Star reports.
It's not a big surprise, but Toronto does have something of a logjam in the outfield with Daulton Varsho, George Springer, Addison Barger, Jesus Sanchez, Nathan Lukes and Straw all confirmed for the 26-man roster, and Davis Schneider still fighting for the final bench spot. Straw does offer a platoon option in center field for Varsho, but his main usage in 2026 will likely come as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement. In 299 regular-season plate appearances last year, Straw slashed .262/.313/.367 with four homers, tying his career high, and 12 steals in 13 attempts.
Straw went 3-for-3 with a double in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Brewers.
Getting a start in center field with Daulton Varsho (hand) sidelined, Straw not only had a perfect day at the plate, he make an impact on defense as well, robbing a home run from Jackson Chourio in the first inning in a game that was tied 1-1 until the ninth inning. Straw has been used mainly as a late-inning defensive replacement of late, but he's come through when called upon, batting .333 (14-for-42) in August with two doubles, two homers, three steals, seven RBI and 10 runs in 23 games.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Swipes two bags
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Straw went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two steals and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Straw is now up to 11 steals for the season and he has six hits in his last three games, with three of those knocks going for extra bases. Straw's .263 average and .675 OPS are both his best marks since he played a career-high 158 games in 2021, but there's not a clear path to playing time with Daulton Varsho and now George Springer back in the fold in the outfield.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: First career multi-homer game
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Straw went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI in Saturday's 14-2 rout of the Rangers.
In his first career multi-homer performance, Straw took Patrick Corbin deep in the second inning for a three-run blast before connecting on a two-run shot in the third off Jon Gray. Straw doubled his home-run total on the season in the process, and he's now up to 10 long balls in 665 career big-league contests. With George Springer back from the IL, Straw will likely be limited to a short-side platoon role and late-inning defensive duties down the stretch. On the season, he's slashing .260/.303/.363 in 103 games with nine steals, 27 RBI and 39 runs.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Back on bench Sunday
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Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
While the Blue Jays went up against left-handed starting pitchers in the previous three contests, Straw was included in the lineup for each of those games and went 2-for-10 with a walk and a run scored. Straw will return to his normal bench role for Sunday's finale while the Dodgers send right-hander Tyler Glasnow to the hill.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Big day in Wednesday's start
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Straw went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.
The ball was flying at Camden Yards, and Straw's two-run shot off Dean Kremer in the second inning flew comfortably over the left-field fence even though the light-hitting outfielder didn't think he'd gotten all of it as he left the batter's box. It was Straw's first multi-hit performance since June 26, and through 56 plate appearances in July he's slashing .229/.315/.375 with four doubles, one homer, two steals, six RBI and 11 runs. With Daulton Varsho (hamstring) poised to come off the IL this weekend, Straw's playing time will take a major hit, but he seems to have earned a key spot on the bench for the Blue Jays.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Seeing few starts in second half
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Straw is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Straw made four straight starts to close out the first half, but he's faded back into a reserve role coming out of the All-Star break. He's been included in the lineup in just four of Toronto's first 11 second-half contests, and his opportunities may only become scarcer when Daulton Varsho (hamstring) potentially returns from the injured list later this week.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Getting fourth straight start
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Straw will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Straw will pick up his fourth straight start heading into the All-Star break, though Toronto still appears to be viewing him as a part-time player. The last two of his starts have come against left-handed pitching, while his start Friday against Athletics righty Luis Severino came after Joey Loperfido was scratched from the lineup due to an illness. Straw is likely to eventually see his playing time in center field dwindle once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) makes his return from the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Notches steal in win
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Straw went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Friday's 7-6 win over the Athletics.
Straw's playing time remains sporadic, though he was in the lineup for the second game in a row versus a right-handed pitcher. He got the start in center field while Nathan Lukes covered for Joey Loperfido (illness) in left. Straw's biggest asset is his speed, but he's collected just seven steals on eight attempts this year. The outfielder has added a .247/.292/.313 slash line with one home run, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored and eight doubles across 183 plate appearances. While he's holding onto a part-time role for now, there's no guarantee Straw will keep his spot in the majors once the Blue Jays' outfield gets Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder) back in the fold.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Shifting into part-time role
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Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
After making four starts in center field over a five-game stretch from last Saturday through Thursday, Straw now finds himself on the bench for the second time in three contests. With Nathan Lukes getting more opportunities in center field since being activated from the injured list last weekend, Straw might have to settle for the short side of a platoon at the position until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the IL.
Straw went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Guardians.
The veteran outfielder continues to get regular playing time while Daulton Varsho (hamstring) remains sidelined. Straw is batting .292 (7-for-24) over his last seven starts dating back to June 11, and on the season he's slashing .272/.303/.346 with one homer, six steals, 14 RBI and 20 runs in 148 plate appearances.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Sitting after three straight starts
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Straw is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Nathan Lukes will step in as the Blue Jays' center fielder in place of Straw, who had started each of the previous three games. While Straw possesses excellent speed and is a reliable defender in center field, he's posted a weak .633 OPS over 144 plate appearances on the season. Expect the Blue Jays to use a rotation of Straw, Lukes and Jonatan Clase in center until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Back in starting nine
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Straw (ankle) will bat ninth and play center field Saturday against the White Sox.
Straw is part of the lineup for the first time since suffering a sprained ankle Tuesday. The 30-year-old outfielder is slashing .264/.294/.339 with 18 runs scored and 14 RBI in 131 plate appearances this season.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Still out of lineup
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Straw (ankle) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Straw sustained a sprained ankle Tuesday and has been held out of the lineup for three consecutive games since. Still, manager John Schneider said Thursday that he expects Straw to avoid an IL stint. Nathan Lukes, Jonatan Clase and Addison Barger will fill the outfield from left to right.
