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Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho Out of Lineup With Left Wrist Inflammation

Negative X-rays leave the team optimistic about a short day-to-day absence that could strain Toronto's thin outfield depth if it lasts longer.

Jun 2, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) makes a running catch on a ball during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo
May 29, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) runs to third base during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Varsho left Friday's game after showing left-wrist discomfort during batting practice and appeared to favor the wrist on two swings in his first at-bat before being replaced by Yohendrick Piñango.
  • Postgame X-rays were negative and manager John Schneider described the issue as inflammation, calling Varsho day-to-day and expressing hope he will miss only a day or two.
  • The Blue Jays removed Varsho from the June 6 starting lineup with Myles Straw taking the center-field start and batting ninth for the team.
  • If Varsho needs more than a couple of days, Toronto would rely on internal options such as Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes or consider calling up Triple-A outfielders to cover playing time.
  • Varsho is a regular contributor at the plate this season (.256 average, five home runs) so any extended absence could reduce the team's power production while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. works to regain form.