Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Thu 3/28/24 2:42 PM

Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old outfielder was hoping to win a spot on the Blue Jays' bench in camp, but despite batting .450 (18-for-40) this spring with four doubles, a triple, two steals and a 5:5 BB:K, Lukes will begin the season back in Triple-A. He has little left to prove in the minors after slashing .311/.381/.459 for Buffalo in 159 games over the last two years, but Lukes will likely have to wait for an injury to create a big-league opportunity for him.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Tue 3/12/24 1:34 PM

Lukes went 2-for-4 and scored one run during Toronto's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
It's a small sample, but through 24 spring training at-bats, Lukes is hitting .500. The 29-year-old's ability to play multiple outfield spots could land him a spot on the Opening Day roster, but it's hard to project much fantasy value in that expected role.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Thu 9/14/23 3:59 PM

The Blue Jays optioned Lukes to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
With Matt Chapman (finger) returning from the injured list, Lukes will be pushed off the major-league roster. Lukes boasts an impressive .970 OPS through 203 plate appearances in Triple-A, but he has yet to find the same success in the majors and would likely only return to the big-leagues as bench depth.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Tue 9/12/23 3:56 PM

Lukes was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes is not in Tuesday's lineup against righty Max Scherzer. Spencer Horwitz figures to benefit from Brandon Belt (back spasms) landing on the injured list while Lukes should offer outfield depth in the short term.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Fri 8/18/23 3:11 PM

Toronto optioned Lukes to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes gave the Blue Jays some extra outfield depth while Kevin Kiermaier (elbow) spent 10 days on the injured list. Kiermaier has been activated in a corresponding roster move ahead of Friday's series opener in Cincinnati.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Tue 8/8/23 4:05 PM

Toronto recalled Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes has gone 4-for-21 (.190) this season at the major-league level, but he's been excellent at Triple-A and the Blue Jays need outfield depth after placing Kevin Kiermaer on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow laceration.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Wed 7/19/23 3:34 PM

Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes has spent more time in the majors than minors this season but has hardly played while up with the big club. Jordan Luplow is absorbing his spot on the roster.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Sat 7/8/23 3:15 PM

Lukes was recalled by Toronto on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes has spent more than two months in the majors this season but has received a total of 23 plate appearances, posting a .524 OPS. He's up to replace George Springer, who was placed on the paternity list, but probably won't play much if the pattern continues.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Fri 6/16/23 4:43 PM

Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes has been in the majors almost all season but has been used sparingly, garnering just 23 plate appearances. Spencer Horwitz is taking his roster spot.

Nathan Lukes
OF TOR
Mon 6/12/23 10:37 AM

Lukes went 0-for-2 before being replaced by pinch hitter Santiago Espinal in Sunday's win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Lukes has seen very little action this season from the end of the Blue Jays' bench, and he's done little to demand a bigger role, batting just .158 (3-for-19) while mainly being used as a pinch runner or defensive replacement. The 28-year-old still has all his minor-league options remaining, but so far he's avoided being a regular passenger on the shuttle between Toronto and Triple-A Buffalo.