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Brandon Morrow - S - Blue Jays

Brandon Morrow didn't make it out of the first inning in Friday's start against the Rangers.

Morrow allowed six runs on five hits and three walks over two-thirds of an inning and failed to record a strike out. It's the first time this season he hasn't lasted at least five innings. Despite the loss, Morrow still has an impressive 3.47 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in his first 10 starts.
May 26 - 12:40 AM
Yan Gomes - 3B - Blue Jays

Yan Gomes has begun taking fly balls in left field.

Gomes has never played the outfield professionally, but the Jays want to increase his versatility. There's no timetable for him to play the outfield in a game. He should get most of his at-bats between the DH spot and first base for now.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
May 25 - 7:14 PM
Kelly Johnson - 2B - Blue Jays

An MRI on Kelly Johnson's left hamstring came back normal.

Johnson left Tuesday's game with hamstring tightness. It's not serious enough to keep him out of the lineup Friday, but his workload will be monitored in the short-term.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
May 25 - 7:03 PM
Ben Francisco - DH - Blue Jays

Ben Francisco has been diagnosed with a tear in his left hamstring.

Francisco, who was placed on the disabled list Friday, will be shut down for at least seven to 10 days. He's likely to be sidelined well beyond the minimum 15 days.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
May 25 - 6:58 PM
Dustin McGowan - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays transferred RHP Dustin McGowan from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's just a procedural move, as McGowan isn't close to returning from the DL. He's begun playing light catch but has yet to throw off a mound.
May 25 - 12:27 PM
Evan Crawford - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays optioned LHP Evan Crawford to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Crawford has posted a 7.36 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in a few stints with the Jays this season. He'll likely be back eventually.
May 25 - 12:26 PM
Ben Francisco - DH - Blue Jays

Blue Jays placed OF Ben Francisco on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a strained left hamstring.

Francisco suffered the injury Sunday and hasn't recovered as hoped. He'll be out at least until early June.
May 25 - 12:23 PM
Ryota Igarashi - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Igarashi owns a 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 WHIP, but he's been dominant at Las Vegas this season, posting a 1.29 ERA and 28/3 K/BB ratio over 21 innings. He'll work in middle relief.
May 25 - 12:19 PM
David Cooper - 1B - Blue Jays

Blue Jays recalled 1B David Cooper from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Cooper should get a chance at some playing time at first base with Adam Lind now in the minors. The 25-year-old has batted .298/.378/.497 with six homers and 34 RBI for Las Vegas this season.
May 25 - 12:16 PM
Paul Phillips - C - Blue Jays

Blue Jays acquired C Paul Phillips from the Brewers for cash considerations.

Phillips is hitting .209 with a .271 OBP in 48 plate appearances this season at the Triple-A level. The 35-year-old hasn't played in a major league game since 2010 and is doubtful to change that this summer.
Source: Mike Vassallo on Twitter
May 24 - 2:31 PM
Adam Lind - 1B - Blue Jays

Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports that the Blue Jays have not placed Adam Lind on outright waivers as previous reports indicated.

Reports surfaced on May 18 that Lind had been placed on irrevocable waivers a day after he was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, but Chisholm says that's not the case. It's unlikely anyone would claim him, anyway, as Lind is making $5 million this season and is due another $5 million in 2013.
Source: BlueJays.mlb.com
May 23 - 9:49 PM
Kelly Johnson - 2B - Blue Jays

Kelly Johnson was lifted in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game after complaining of hamstring tightness.

Johnson is hoping to play Friday after Thursday's scheduled team off day. The 30-year-old second baseman is hitting .250/.352/.411 with eight home runs and 23 RBI in 43 games played this season.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 23 - 5:39 PM
Jose Bautista - OF - Blue Jays

Jose Bautista homered and doubled versus the Rays in Wednesday's loss.

The homer was his 12th, but the double was just his fourth. He had hit six homers since his last double on May 6.
May 23 - 5:16 PM
Edwin Encarnacion - DH - Blue Jays

Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 and hit his 14th homer against the Rays on Wednesday.

It seems pretty safe to pencil in Encarnacion for a new career high in RBI, assuming he stays healthy. He's already at 37 in 45 games, putting him nearly halfway to his total of 76 from the 2007 season.
May 23 - 5:15 PM
Vladimir Guerrero - DH - Blue Jays

Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star speculates that Vladimir Guerrero will make his Blue Jays' debut on June 25 against the Red Sox.

Not a bad guess, as it will follow three-game interleague sets in Milwaukee and Miami and Vlad will be of little use without the luxury of the DH spot. Guerrero, who signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays earlier this month, is currently in extended spring training and should join one of the team's minor league affiliates before long. Coming off a career-low .733 OPS last season, it's difficult to have much enthusiasm outside of AL-only fantasy leagues.
Source: Toronto Star
May 23 - 10:46 AM

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