The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the visiting Kansas City Royals and placed outfielder George Springer (concussion) on the seven-day concussion IL in a corresponding move. Varsho is starting in center field and batting seventh in his return on Friday versus Royals right-hander Michael Wacha. It will be Varsho's first game in the big leagues since May 31. He got a late start to 2025 and has only played in 24 games, and although he's hitting just .207 (19-for-92), he has cleared the fences eight times. Varsho isn't going to be an asset for fantasy managers in the batting average department, but hopefully he can continue his power stroke now that he's back. The 29-year-old has a hit in just two career at-bats against Wacha.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is having his rehab assignment moved from Single-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo and could rejoin the big league club on Monday for their series against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Varsho has missed time this season due to both shoulder and hamstring ailments, and he last appeared for the Jays on May 31. In exactly 100 plate appearances, he's slashed .207/.240/.543 with eight home runs and 20 RBI. Varsho's speed may be somewhat limited as he works his way back from a hamstring injury, but he was a major power threat before getting hurt. His stellar defense could keep him in the lineup every day, but the Blue Jays also have Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw as centerfield options on the big league roster.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said today that Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is moving his rehab to Triple-A Buffalo by Friday and is expected to remain there through the weekend. Barring any setbacks, he could be activated from the injured list early next week. Varsho has played in four rehab games so far and has homered in his last two contests. Before landing on the injured list, the 29-year-old slashed .207/.240/.543 with eight home runs and a stolen base this season. Coming back from a hamstring issue could put into question how aggressive he will be on the basepaths when he comes back. Fantasy managers in deep-leagues can continue to stash Varsho as he's close to returning from the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Dunedin, where he's expected to play 3-5 innings in the outfield. While the team hasn't set a firm rehab timeline, Varsho is eligible to return from the 10-day IL on July 25. The 27-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .207/.240/.543, marking a career-low OBP. Despite his inconsistency, Varsho's power/speed profile gives him fantasy appeal down the stretch. Managers in deeper leagues should consider stashing him in hopes of a second-half breakout.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday in the Florida Complex League, but it "doesn't appear he did," according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It's been a rough year so far for Varsho. He missed nearly all of April while recovering from shoulder surgery, then strained his hamstring on May 31 and has not played since. In exactly 100 plate appearances before getting hurt, Varsho slashed .207/.240/.543 with eight home runs, 20 RBI, 14 runs scored, and one stolen base. In an admittedly small sample, his 17.2% barrel rate was by far the best of his career and his .509 xSLG largely backed up his power surge. Much of Varsho's value to the Blue Jays comes from his stellar defense, so they'll want to be sure his hamstring is ready to go before he rejoins the team. It's unclear at this point whether he suffered a setback in his recovery efforts, or if the team's plans for him were altered for some other reason.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Coast League on Monday, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Varsho could rejoin the Blue Jays out of the All-Star break if things go smoothly. The 29-year-old hasn't played since he strained his left hamstring on May 31. He also missed almost all of April while recovering from shoulder surgery. When healthy, Varsho has brought plenty of power to the table this year. The two-time 20-home run hitter is batting .207/.240/.543 with eight HRs in 100 plate appearances. Myles Straw has gotten the majority of starts in center field with Varsho unavailable.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases Monday and is expected to do so again Wednesday. He is likely to begin a rehab assignment by early next week. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list June 1 with a left hamstring strain and could return as early as mid-July. Before the injury, Varsho was slashing .207/.240/.543 in 24 games during his third season with the Blue Jays. Fantasy managers should watch Varsho closely, as he is likely to see consistent playing time for a surging Blue Jays team upon his return.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases on Thursday and felt good. He will repeat it in the coming days before starting a minor-league rehab assignment, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Varsho could begin his rehab assignment this weekend and rejoin the big-league squad next week before the All-Star break, barring a setback. The 29-year-old has been out since May 31 with a hamstring injury, but the team's starting center fielder is on the cusp of a return. Varsho got a late start in 2025 because of offseason shoulder surgery and won't be doing fantasy managers any help in the batting average department, but he did hit eight home runs and drive in 20 in 92 at-bats before injuring his hamstring. The Blue Jays have been mixing and matching in center field of late with Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes.

The Athletic's Mitch Bannon writes that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) should start a minor-league rehab assignment in the next few days. Varsho resumed running last Wednesday and has now apparently been cleared to play in rehab games, which means he'll be a candidate to return to the big-league roster next week, barring a setback this weekend. The 29-year-old starting center field got a late start in 2025 while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but when he returned, his power stroke was on point with eight home runs in his first 92 at-bats over 24 games. Varsho has never hit over .246 in his five major-league seasons and probably isn't going to provide a useful batting average for fantasy managers, but he could return to the 20-homer mark in 2025 if he can stay healthy the rest of the way.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) resumed running in the outfield on Wednesday after experiencing some hamstring tightness while running the bases on Monday. Varsho's MRI exam showed scar-tissue irritation but no structural damage, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The 28-year-old center fielder is hoping to get back to running the bases soon. Before his setback on Monday, Varsho was getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, so if he can resume running the bases soon, there's still a chance he can make it back to Toronto before the mid-July All-Star break. Varsho got a late start to 2025 while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He's hitting just .207 (19-for-92) in 24 games, but the team's starting center field offers plenty of pop and has eight homers and 20 RBI.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) suffered a setback during his rehab process while running the bases on Monday. The Blue Jays are going to slow down Varsho's rehab process after he suffered renewed soreness in his hamstring. The hope was that Varsho could go on a rehab assignment soon, but that might be pushed back now. Varsho has been sidelined since the beginning of June due to a left hamstring strain. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on his status in a few days.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases late last week and is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment this week, according to MLB.com. Varsho went on the 10-day injured list on June 1 with a strained left hamstring, but barring a setback once he resumes playing in games, he could return to the Blue Jays' lineup by late June or early July. The 28-year-old center fielder resumed baseball activities on June 6. If he starts his rehab assignment early this week, he could rejoin the big-league roster by the weekend. When healthy, Varsho is Toronto's starting center fielder. He got a late start in 2025 while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, and although he's hit just .207 in 92 at-bats this year, he has also clubbed eight home runs and is a nice source of power for fantasy managers in mixed leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is currently at the team's spring training complex in Florida and is working through a running progression, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The hope is that Varsho will run the bases on Thursday or Friday and be close to coming off the 10-day injured list after that. The 28-year-old has been hitting and throwing since early June, so running the bases without suffering a setback is likely the last box he has to check. It sounds like the Blue Jays could consider bringing Varsho back without putting him on a minor-league rehab assignment. He's recovering from a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Varsho got a late start in 2025 after offseason shoulder surgery, which is why he's played in only 24 games. He's hit just .207 (19-for-92) but with eight home runs and 20 RBI. Varsho is the team's everyday center fielder when he's healthy.

TorontoBlue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities, including hitting in the batting cages and playing catch at the team's facility in Dunedin, Florida. The activity does not include running, though. The 28-year-old is being evaluated on a week-to-week basis, and at this point, it would be a stretch to see him come off the IL when first eligible on June 11. The left-handed slugger was hitting just .208 before the injury and logged only 100 plate appearances thus far because of coming off the IL in late April as a result of a separate injury, but with his power upside, there's reason to stash the six-year pro. Varsho blasted eight home runs on the back of a 17.2 percent barrel rate beforesuffering the hamstring strain, and hit as many as 27 home runs back in 2022, along with double-digit steals in three straight seasons.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, according to manager John Schneider, and he's being evaluated on a week-to-week basis. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson writes that we'll see a lot of Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw in center field for the Jays with Varsho out, and Schneider wants to see that group, as well as Alan Roden and Jonatan Clase, step up with Varsho sidelined. The 28-year-old Varsho got a late start to the year after having offseason shoulder surgery, and now he's back on the injured list again. He hit just .207 (19-for-92) after a late season debut, but it was encouraging to see Varsho hit eight home runs in his first 24 games after hitting 18 in 136 contests a year ago. He's not a lock to return when eligible on June 11, but Varsho should be stashed in all fantasy formats while he recovers.

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a left-hamstring strain. Varsho exited Saturday's contest against the Athletics due to this injury. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays promoted Davis Schneider to the majors from Triple-A Buffalo. Varsho missed the start of the campaign as he was recovering from shoulder surgery and will now make his second stint on the injured list. Through his first 24 games of the campaign, the 28-year-old flashed high power as he launched eight home runs. However, he posted a low .207 AVG with a high 31.0% strikeout rate. Under the hood, he generated an elite 17.2% barrel rate with a 75.1 mph average bat speed. With Varsho sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes to share time in center field.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Athletics. Varsho was taken out in the third inning after he appears to have suffered a hamstring injury when running the bases. He finished the game 1-for-1 with a double and a walk. The expectation is that Varsho will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Varsho as day-to-day until further notice. Myles Straw took over for Varsho in the outfield and figures to see more playing time if he does miss time because of the hamstring issue.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho got a late start to the season and has only played 20 games, but he has looked determined to make up for the lost time by mashing multiple extra-base hits as fast as he can. He homered and doubled as part of his 3-for-5 performance on Monday night in Texas. His batting average is only .218, largely due to a .191 BABIP that should return closer to league average (around .300) as the season goes on. He has eight home runs, four doubles, and a triple in his 78 at-bats with only four singles. His .385 ISO and .341 wOBA are fueled by his 18.2% barrel rate and 45.5% hard-hit rate. If his non-extra base hits start finding more holes, his average should trend upwards, and his power production already makes him a nice play in the outfield if you are looking for help on the waiver wire.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielders Daulton Varsho and Nathan Lukes, as well as catcher Alejandro Kirk, are not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Varsho has started each of their previous eight contests. During this stretch, he has held a .152/.147/.455 slash line with two doubles, one triple, and two long balls. Lukes has started each of their past nine games, primarily in left field and has held a .231/.333/.462 line during this stretch. Kirk has been Toronto's primary backstop through the opening two months of the season. He will get a routine maintenance day as he has started in each of the past two games. This afternoon, the Blue Jays are worth a look in DFS, facing Tampa Bay right-hander Ryan Pepiot, who enters this game holding a 3.99 ERA.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho went 1-for-5 in Wednesday night's 14-0 rout of the Padres, but he made that one hit count for his fantasy managers. He crushed a grand slam in the eighth inning off relief pitcher Alek Jacob for his seventh homer of the year. The four RBI bring his total to 17 in just 16 games, and his homer boosts his ISO to .400 and his wOBA to .349. Varsho's batting average is still low at just .217, but his power has been excellent since his return from the injured list. Varsho now has four homers and two doubles in his last seven games while going 7-for-29 (.241). If you are looking for power in the outfield and can sacrifice some batting average, Varsho is starting to emerge as a mixed-league option.