Tuesday Bantering: Jays Bits

TL;DR

Jake Bloss made his season debut for the Blue Jays after UCL surgery, pitching 2.1 innings with four strikeouts. Max Scherzer received cortisone injections and won't throw for several days, while Shane Bieber is set to throw a bullpen session today.

Key points

Jake Bloss pitched for the first time this year after UCL surgery
Max Scherzer received cortisone injections and won't throw for days
Blue Jays are the second most injured team in MLB

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TORONTO, ON - MAY 11: Agent 00 delivers the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Peter Sarellas/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images There isn’t much for news today. Jake Bloss pitched for the first time this year, after UCL surgery a year ago. He threw 2.1 innings, with four strikeouts. He allowed 2 hits, with no walks and no runs, pitching in the FCL. We could use him now, but it will be late June before he’ll be an option for the Blue Jays. It looks like Max Scherzer would be the first of the injured pitchers, he had cortisone injections, one in his thumb yesterday, so he won’t be throwing for a few days. And Shane Bieber is to throw a bullpen session today. It will be June before he can help the Jays. José Berríos is meeting with a doctor about the changes in his latest MRI. Rotowire says that the Jays are the second most injured team in the MLB, behind the Tigers. The Jays have an off-day Thursday, so they won’t need a fifth starter until May 19th. I thought Spencer Miles did a great job, the other day, I’d lean to seeing if he can be stretched out beyond three innings. Today’s lineup against the lefty. gets the day off despite the two home runs yesterday. Giménez doesn’t hit lefties well and has been nursing an sore hamstring. I got an email saying Andrés had the best day at the plate of any MLB player yesterday. Sooner or later some of the other guys are going to have to start hitting.

Q&A

What is Jake Bloss's status after his UCL surgery?

Jake Bloss pitched for the first time this year after UCL surgery, throwing 2.1 innings with four strikeouts.

Why is Max Scherzer not throwing for the Blue Jays?

Max Scherzer received cortisone injections in his thumb and will not be throwing for a few days.

How injured are the Toronto Blue Jays compared to other MLB teams?

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently the second most injured team in the MLB, following the Tigers.

RAYS	BLUE JAYS
Yandy Diaz – DH	George Springer – DH
Jonathan Aranda – 1B	Myles Straw – RF
Junior Caminero – 3B	Vladimir Guerrero – 1B
Ryan Vilade – LF	Kazuma Okamoto – 3B
Jonny DeLuca – RF	Lenyn Sosa – 2B
Ben Williamson – 2B	Ernie Clement – SS
Cedric Mullins – CF	Daulton Varsho – CF
Nick Fortes – C	Davis Schneider – LF
Taylor Walls – SS	Brandon Valenzuela – C

Shane McClanahan – LHP	Patrick Corbin – LHP

Tuesday Bantering: Jays Bits

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