- Tensions flared during Sunday’s loss to the Yankees as Blue Jays manager John Schneider criticized Jose Caballero for repeatedly delaying the game with pitch clock antics.
- Schneider expressed frustration over the lengthy umpire-led discussions regarding Caballero’s timing, which left pitcher Spencer Miles standing idle on the mound.
- The Blue Jays are currently leaning heavily on their bullpen, with five relievers ranking among the most-used in MLB, raising concerns about potential fatigue and performance dips.
- Yimi Garcia is nearing a return from elbow surgery, showing improved velocity in his latest rehab outing, though the team remains cautious about his readiness for a high-frequency workload.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back tightness) and Andres Gimenez (wrist soreness) were held out of Sunday’s lineup but are expected to be ready following the team’s scheduled off-day.
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