Danny Jansen C FA Tue 6/7/22 9:40 AM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said after Monday's 8-0 win over the Royals that Jansen will undergo precautionary X-rays on his left hand, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Montoyo said Jansen was "fine" after being hit on the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning, and the catcher was still able to finish the game behind the plate in spite of the injury. Nonetheless, the Blue Jays want to ensure Jansen isn't dealing with any structural damage to the hand, so he'll be sent in for some scans. Even if the X-rays reveal no damage, Jansen could still be a candidate to head to the bench for Tuesday's game.
Danny Jansen C FA Sat 6/4/22 11:46 AM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen isn't starting Saturday against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Jansen went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's loss to Minnesota, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish while Cavan Biggio enters the lineup at first base.
Danny Jansen C FA Thu 6/2/22 11:42 AM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen is not starting Thursday's series finale against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Jansen will get a breather after starting back-to-back games following a hip injury, going 2-for-8 with a three-run homer in those contests. Alejandro Kirk will get the start behind the plate and bat fifth.
Danny Jansen C FA Thu 6/2/22 10:41 AM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen went 1-for-4 with one homer, three RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's victory over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Jansen gave the Blue Jays a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the third with a three-run homer off White Sox starter Michael Kopech. It was the catcher's seventh home run of the season across just 16 appearances. Jansen is currently slashing .283/.761/1.101 -- which would all be career highs -- and is well on his way to eclipsing his career-high 13 home runs, which he set during the 2019 campaign.
Danny Jansen C FA Tue 5/31/22 3:39 PM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen (hip) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Jansen didn't play in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Angels due to a minor hip issue, but he's apparently feeling fine coming out of Monday's team off day. As the Blue Jays' top defensive catcher, Jansen should see a slightly larger share of the work behind the plate as the team begins a six-game homestand, though Alejandro Kirk will stick in the lineup Tuesday as Toronto's designated hitter.
Danny Jansen C FA Sun 5/29/22 8:59 PM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen wasn't in Sunday's lineup against the Angels due to a minor hip injury, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old had started in three of the last four games prior to Sunday's matchup, and manager Charlie Montoyo didn't sound too concerned about Jansen's injury following the win. The backstop should tentatively be considered day-to-day prior to Tuesday's series opener against the White Sox.
Danny Jansen C FA Sun 5/29/22 2:40 PM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Jansen started three of the past four games and will take a seat after going 4-for-14 with three home runs, five RBI and four runs during that stretch. Alejandro Kirk will work behind the plate in Sunday's series finale.
Danny Jansen C FA Fri 5/27/22 7:25 PM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Jansen has three homers in his last three contests and will receive Friday off after starting the past two games. Alejandro Kirk will take over behind the plate for Toronto.
Danny Jansen C FA Wed 5/25/22 11:23 AM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The backstop launched a three-run shot off Jordan Hicks in the fourth inning and a solo blast off Drew VerHagen in the seventh. Jansen has only played in 11 games this season due to an oblique strain, but he's made the most of his chances by hitting .310 (9-for-29) with five homers, six runs and eight RBI.
Danny Jansen C FA Mon 5/23/22 5:19 PM
Danny Jansen
C FA
Jansen is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
He'll retreat to the bench after he caught in three of the Blue Jays' last four games while going 1-for-10 with two strikeouts during that stretch. Jansen will give way to Alejandro Kirk behind the dish in the series opener.