Overview
- Daulton Varsho, recovering from right shoulder surgery, was activated off the 10-day injured list and made his season debut for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
- Varsho started in center field, batted sixth, and drew widespread praise for a highlight-reel, backhanded catch that robbed Jarren Duran of extra bases in the fourth inning.
- The defensive play, described as one of the season's best, highlighted Varsho's Gold Glove-caliber skills despite the Blue Jays’ 10-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
- Corresponding roster adjustments included the optioning of Will Wagner and Paxton Schultz to Triple-A Buffalo and the activation of pitcher Casey Lawrence, claimed off waivers from Seattle.
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider emphasized the lineup and defensive improvements brought by Varsho’s return, while teammates and opponents alike lauded his game-changing defensive presence.