Overview
- The Blue Jays reinstated catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list on Friday, June 12, and he returned with a three-hit, two-RBI performance in the series opener against the Yankees.
- Toronto designated veteran backup Tyler Heineman for assignment to open a 26-man spot, exposing him to waivers because he has no minor-league options.
- Rookie Brandon Valenzuela, who has slashed about .252/.333/.457 with seven home runs in 46 games, remains on the MLB roster and can be optioned to Triple‑A if needed because he has minor-league options.
- The club also placed Daulton Varsho on the 10-day IL with left wrist inflammation, recalled Davis Schneider from Triple‑A Buffalo, and reassigned Yariel Rodríguez to Triple‑A after he cleared waivers.
- Manager John Schneider said the team will tweak the lineup — including using DH starts and moving George Springer in the outfield — to keep Valenzuela’s bat in games while Kirk resumes primary catching duties, a short‑term move that also preserves Kirk’s long‑term role under his extension through 2030.