MLB Player News

Toronto optioned Van Eyk to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

After making just one appearance during his time with the big-league club, Van Eyk will make his way back to Triple-A. The 27-year-old pitched two scoreless innings in his big-league debut July 17, allowing just one hit and one hit batsman, while striking out one batter as well. Toronto recalled Brendon Little to take Van Eyk's spot on the active roster.

The Blue Jays recalled Little from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

After appearing in 79 games for the big-league club last regular season, Little has appeared in just six games with Toronto in 2026 as he makes his way back up to the major leagues. With Buffalo, the 29-year-old has posted a 7-1 record alongside a 2.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 46:25 K:BB through 32 innings this season. The Blue Jays optioned CJ Van Eyk to make room for Little on the active roster.

The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Estrada will make his way back to Toronto after making just one appearance with the big-league club after being reinstated from the injured list June 20. With Buffalo, the 27-year-old appeared in eight games, registering a 3.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 18 innings. The Blue Jays optioned Adam Macko after a rough stretch out of the bullpen to make room for Estrada on the active roster.

Friedl isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Friedl will retreat to the dugout for Saturday's contest after going 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's win. While he sits, Dane Myers will patrol center field and bat seventh.

Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Stephenson will get a breather after going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts during Friday's second-half opener. Jose Trevino will fill in behind the dish and bat eighth.

Lewis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs due to left hamstring soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Manager Derek Shelton said Lewis has already begun to feel better since reporting to the ballpark Saturday, but the Twins will keep him on the bench as a precaution. His absence will put Josh Bell at first base, moving Ryan Jeffers to the DH spot and giving Victor Caratini a start at catcher.

Triolo isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Triolo has made six straight starts at shortstop and closed out the first half with a three-hit performance against Milwaukee, but the Pirates will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's twin bill. Jacob Gonzalez will get the nod at shortstop and bat eighth.

Schmitt went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-0 win over the Mariners.

Schmitt singled in the fifth inning and subsequently stole second, marking his first stolen base since June 16. He added another base hit in the seventh before coming around to score. The 27-year-old has recorded at least one hit in five consecutive contests, batting .381 with five RBI, four runs scored and two home runs in 23 plate appearances during that time. He's now slashing .282/.309/.496 with 50 RBI, 43 runs scored, 19 long balls and eight stolen bases across 375 plate appearances this season.

The Pirates reinstated Dotel (lat) from the injured list Saturday and appointed him as their 27th man for the team's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Dotel landed on the injured list June 13 with a right lat strain. Since then, he's made three rehab appearances in the minors, giving up one run on three hits and three walks while fanning seven batters in 4.2 innings. Now fully healthy, he'll help the Pirates' bullpen get through Saturday's twin bill before likely heading back to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Cavanaugh went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's 7-0 win over the Mariners.

Cavanaugh singled in the fifth inning before coming around to score, and he added another base hit in the seventh. He also drew walks in the third and sixth innings. The 24-year-old catcher has recorded two multi-hit performances over his last four games and is now slashing .265/.390/.265 with two RBI and two runs scored in 42 plate appearances this season. He's expected to operate as Daniel Susac's primary backup moving forward.