Latest Blue Jays injuries & transactions

November 2nd, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

LATEST INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: Expected to have normal offseason
Status: An MRI showed inflammation late in the offseason and Cease was shut down, but this is not expected to impact his 2027 season in any way. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>

RF
Injury: Right elbow surgery
Expected return: Early in 2027 season
Status: Had a repair surgery on his right elbow on July 27 rather than the full Tommy John procedure. Was given a six-month recovery timeline and should be "close" to ready, at minimum, by spring. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
Expected return: Potentially late 2027
Status: Underwent full Tommy John surgery on May 20 and will miss 12 to 18 months, potentially returning late in the 2027 season. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right knee ACL sprain
Expected return: Will be ready for Spring Training
Status: Missed rest of 2026 season after undergoing surgery, but has begun throwing and will be fully cleared for 2027 Spring Training. (updated: Sept. 27) More >>

OF
Injury: Left shoulder labral surgery
Expected return: Will be ready for Spring Training
Status: Santander simply ran out of time. He got into Triple-A games in September, but didn't have enough runway. He'll be ready for Spring Training. (updated: Sept. 27)

RHP
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction surgery
Expected return: Potentially mid 2027
Status: Underwent surgery and missed the entire 2026 season. Could return at some point during 2027 season. (updated: Sept. 27)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

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November 2
• Blue Jays decline $8M club option on OF  for 2027 season
• RHP , RHP , RHP , RHP , RF , OF , OF reinstated from 60-day IL
• RHP clears waivers and is assigned to Triple-A
• OF elects free agency