Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Thu 7/31/25 12:15 PM

Lukes went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old outfielder had the biggest hit of the afternoon, taking Yennier Cano deep in the seventh inning as he pinch hit for Leo Jimenez before staying in the game to play right field. Lukes has nine homers on the season, but four of them have come in the last eight contests, a stretch in which he's driven in nine runs. Despite his recent display of power, Lukes could get squeezed for playing time when Daulton Varsho (hamstring) comes off the IL this weekend.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Wed 7/30/25 10:55 AM

Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes had started each of the Blue Jays' last four games -- including both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader -- so he appears to be getting a routine rest day as Toronto and Baltimore wrap up their series with a matinee contest. Though he's been holding down a regular spot in the Toronto lineup against right-handed pitching since being activated from the 7-day injured list June 20, Lukes could have to vie with fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Joey Loperfido for playing time once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the 10-day IL.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Tue 7/29/25 10:01 AM

Lukes went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
His third-inning shot off Zach Eflin was the third long ball in the last five games for Lukes, and his eighth of the season. The 31-year-old outfielder was slumping on either side of the All-Star break, going 2-for-21 over an eight-game stretch in the middle of July, but his recent power surge has lifted his slash line on the year back up to .264/.351/.409. He could get squeezed for playing time when Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns this week to reclaim the starting center field job, but Lukes has made a solid case to remain the primary option in left field over the likes of Joey Loperfido and Davis Schneider.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Fri 7/25/25 1:06 AM

Lukes went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run during Thursday's 11-4 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes snapped a four-game streak without a hit and an eight-game streak without an extra-base hit by hitting a double and a two-run home run Thursday. The 31-year-old has just eight doubles and six home runs in 204 at-bats, contributing to a slash line of .265/.355/.392 that doesn't sport a lot of slug.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Sun 7/20/25 10:24 AM

Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes went 2-for-9 with an RBI while starting the first two games of the series and will head to the bench for Sunday's finale. Myles Straw will receive the start in center field and bat ninth against San Francisco lefty Robbie Ray.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Tue 7/8/25 10:23 AM

Lukes went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
He launched back-to-back solo shots with Joey Loperfido off Sean Burke in the fifth inning to break open a 1-1 tie. It was Lukes' first home run since May 21, snapping a 32-game drought, but power isn't the 30-year-old's strong suit -- in 65 games this season, he's slashing .271/.371/.392 with five homers, one steal, 27 runs, 30 RBI and an impressive 25:23 BB:K.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Sun 7/6/25 1:09 PM

Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
With lefty Tyler Anderson on the hill for the Angels, Lukes will head to the bench after three straight starts, opening up center field for Myles Straw. Lukes and Straw will continue to platoon in center until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is ready to return from the injured list.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Fri 7/4/25 11:38 AM

Lukes went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start in center field and batting leadoff with Bo Bichette (knee) not quite ready to return, Lukes provided a spark in an 8-5 victory that completed a four-game sweep of the Yankees and launched the Blue Jays into first place in the AL East. The 30-year-old outfielder has been fairly productive since returning from a concussion June 20, batting .286 (10-for-35) in his last 12 games with two doubles, five runs, seven RBI and a 6:4 BB:K. However, Lukes' playing time will likely take a hit once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is ready to come off the IL, which could happen before the All-Star break.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Wed 7/2/25 4:50 PM

Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Lukes was on the bench for both of the past two contests while the Blue Jays faced lefties, but his absence from the lineup Wednesday comes while New York sends a right-hander (Will Warren) to the hill. With Lukes sitting again, Toronto will go with a starting outfield of Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and Addison Barger from left to right.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Tue 7/1/25 11:49 AM

Lukes is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The Yankees are sending a lefty starter (Max Fried) to the hill for the second day in a row, and the left-handed-hitting Lukes has found himself on the bench for both those contests. Lukes will once again give way in center field to Myles Straw, who will bat sixth.