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Blue Jays Place Nathan Lukes on Seven-Day IL, Promote Will Robertson

The organization expects Lukes to return after seven days, having summoned Robertson from Triple-A Buffalo.

Jun 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Nathan Lukes (38) heads for home plate to score against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38), middle right, is looked at by a trainer after a collision with teammate second baseman Ernie Clement (22) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Overview

  • Nathan Lukes was placed on the seven-day injured list retroactive to June 10 after sustaining a concussion in a collision with Ernie Clement on June 8.
  • Rookie outfielder Will Robertson received his first major league promotion; he is available for the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Lukes was a late scratch in Tuesday’s 10-9 win in St. Louis due to neck discomfort.
  • Before the injury, Lukes was batting .267 with four home runs, 21 RBIs this season.
  • Robertson is hitting .288 with 12 home runs, 35 RBIs for Triple-A Buffalo.