Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Thu 7/31/25 12:20 PM

Loperfido went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start in right field and batting leadoff against right-hander Dean Kremer, Loperfido proved the thumb issue he picked up during Tuesday's twin bill wasn't a serious concern. The 26-year-old outfielder has produced four multi-hit performances in his last eight games, a stretch in which he's batting .500 (12-for-24) with two solo homers, a steal and two additional runs scored. The Blue Jays could have a logjam in the outfield once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) comes off the IL with Loperfido, Nathan Lukes, Davis Schneider and Myles Straw all making contributions at the plate.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Wed 7/30/25 10:49 AM

Loperfido (thumb) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
During the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Baltimore, Loperfido jammed his left thumb on a play at the plate in the fourth inning, though he was able to finish out the contest. The Blue Jays opted to hold him out of the lineup for their 3-2 loss in the second game of the twin bill, but the young outfielder will be ready to go for the series finale. Loperfido has produced a strong 1.017 OPS over 53 plate appearances with Toronto this season, but he could nonetheless be at risk of losing out on a regular role if Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the injured list this weekend as anticipated.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Tue 7/29/25 4:36 PM

Loperfido was sent for an X-ray after jamming his left thumb in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, and those tests came back negative, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido injured the thumb on a play at home plate in the fourth inning. He remained in the game, adding a single and a home run after the injury as part of a three-hit day, so it wouldn't appear the thumb is much of a hindrance. Loperfido is not in the lineup for the second game of the twin bill, although it's not clear whether that's related to the thumb.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sat 7/26/25 10:33 AM

Loperfido went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Loperfido did his part in a balanced Blue Jays 13-hit attack that saw every starter except Will Wagner collect at least one knock. The steal was Loperfido's first in the majors this season in 14 contests, but it might be his last -- with Daulton Varsho (hamstring) closing in on his return, the 26-year-old might be battling with Davis Schneider to avoid getting bumped back to Triple-A Buffalo. Loperfido has made a strong case to stick around, batting .351 (13-for-37) with two homers and seven RBI since his early-July promotion.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Fri 7/25/25 1:27 AM

Loperfido went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's 11-4 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido was one of three Blue Jays to leave the yard Thursday. It was the second time he's homered on the year, a season that began earlier in July at the MLB level for the 26-year-old. Since being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, the outfielder has been hot at the plate, slashing .324/.361/.529 with seven RBI in 34 at-bats.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Wed 7/23/25 4:03 PM

Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Loperfido had been included in the lineup in both of the previous two contests, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday while southpaw Max Fried toes the rubber for the Yankees. Loperfido will likely see his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching take a hit once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) potentially returns from the injured list later this week.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sat 7/19/25 10:54 AM

Loperfido went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old outfielder was out of the starting lineup for the last three games before the All-Star break due to an illness, but Loperfido looked 100 percent healthy when the Jays resumed their schedule. He's made a big impact since joining the big-league roster in early July, going 7-for-17 (.412) with a homer, two runs and six RBI in six contests.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sun 7/13/25 3:26 PM

Loperfido (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Loperfido will miss out on a third straight start, but his absence likely has more to do with the Athletics sending a second consecutive lefty starter (Jeffrey Springs) to the bump rather than any concern about his health. Loperfido was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game due to an illness, but he was deployed as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 4-3 loss, drawing a walk in his lone plate appearance.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sat 7/12/25 7:35 PM

Loperfido (illness) isn't in the starting lineup versus the Athletics on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido was scratched from Friday's contest due to an illness and is beginning on the bench again Saturday. However, it's worth noting that Toronto is facing a lefty starter in the Athletics' Jacob Lopez, so Loperfido may not have started regardless of the illness. It remains to be seen if Loperfido will be back in the lineup for the Blue Jays' final game before the All-Star break Sunday afternoon, as the A's are slated to start another lefty (Jeffrey Springs) in that contest.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Fri 7/11/25 8:51 PM

Loperfido was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics due to an illness, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido has been hot since arriving in Toronto on Sunday, going 5-for-14 with a homer and five RBI in four games. However, he'll take a day off Friday to recover from his illness, which will allow Myles Straw to enter the starting nine as the Jays' center fielder.