Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Mon 7/22/19 1:02 PM

Shoemaker (knee) anticipates that he'll be ready to resume a throwing program in the coming weeks and believes he'll be free of any restrictions for most of the offseason, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shoemaker was ruled out for the season shortly after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during his fifth start of the season April 20. Now three months into the rehab process for a surgery that typically carries a 6-to-9-month recovery timeline, Shoemaker has been working out in his native Michigan around five or six times per week and is pleased with the progress he's made thus far. Regardless of whether he's cleared for mound work in the near future, Shoemaker plans to return to Toronto before season's end for a checkup, at which time he'll receive a regimen for his rehab heading into the winter. The Blue Jays could have interest in re-signing Shoemaker -- an impending free agent -- after he dazzled in his five outings before suffering the season-ending injury. The right-hander posted a 1.57 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 28.2 innings.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Wed 5/15/19 11:10 AM

Shoemaker (knee) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The move made room on the 40-man roster for Wednesday's starter, Edwin Jackson. Shoemaker is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Sun 4/21/19 7:47 PM1 Comment

Shoemaker (knee) suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shoemaker suffered a knee injury Saturday that was originally diagnosed as a sprain. However, after further testing brought the dreaded diagnosis that his season was over. Sean Reid-Foley is a likely candidate to take Shoemaker's spot in the rotation while Ryan Borucki (elbow) and Clayton Richard (knee) remain out with injuries.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Sun 4/21/19 3:01 PM

Shoemaker was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
EDGE Analysis
Due to scheduled off days, the Blue Jays can operate with a four-man rotation for a while, next needing a fifth starter on May 4, although Shoemaker would be eligible to return as early as May 1. If Shoemaker's injury lingers well into May, Sean Reid-Foley could be an option to rejoin the big-league rotation.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Sun 4/21/19 1:47 PM

Shoemaker (knee) will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
He underwent an MRI earlier in the day, but the results are not yet known. Due to scheduled off days, the Blue Jays can operate with a four-man rotation for a while, next needing a fifth starter on May 4, although Shoemaker would be eligible to return as early as May 1.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Sat 4/20/19 7:08 PM

Shoemaker sprained his left knee Saturday and will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the extent of the damage, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shoemaker suffered the injury while chasing a baserunner in a rundown. He appeared to be in some pain following the incident, but a return timeline won't become clear until the results of the tests are known.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Sat 4/20/19 5:08 PM

Shoemaker left Saturday's game against the Athletics after three innings with an apparent leg injury, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shoemaker appeared to twist his knee while taking part in a rundown and was in considerable pain. It's a tough break for a pitcher who had been pitching quite well after getting through a run of arm injuries. The nature and severity of this particular problem are not yet clear. Making matters worse, Shoemaker would have been in line for an easy win had he not have had to exit early, with the Blue Jays up way ahead early in a 10-1 win.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Mon 4/15/19 10:46 PM

Shoemaker gave up three runs on four hits with four walks while striking out four through six innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
There was plenty of good for Shoemaker as he earned a quality start, and his splitter induced 11 swinging-strikes. On the other hand, the 32-year-old allowed four walks and gave up a three-run bomb to C.J. Cron. The right-hander has been stellar with a 3-0 record and a 1.75 ERA through four starts. Shoemaker will make his next start Saturday in Oakland.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Tue 4/9/19 6:02 PM

Shoemaker (3-0) allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Shoemaker allowed solo homers to Mitch Moreland in the first and Mookie Betts in the fifth but didn't allow the Red Sox to generate any big innings. Although the results weren't as pristine as his first two outings, those were relatively easy matchups against the Tigers and Orioles, and this was a step up in competition. The 32-year-old will take an outstanding 0.92 ERA and 0.71 WHIP into his next start, now scheduled for Monday at Minnesota.

Matt Shoemaker
SP FA
Wed 4/3/19 8:49 PM

Shoemaker (2-0) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out eight across seven scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Shoemaker was dominant throughout this outing, allowing only one runner to reach scoring position. The dominance was earned as he generated 18 swinging strikes on 92 pitches while also inducing seven groundball outs. Through two starts -- spanning 14 innings -- Shoemaker has not allowed a run and struck out 15 batters while walking just three. Though he's had relatively easy matchups against the Tigers and Orioles, his start to the season has been impressive.