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Post by **Captain Canada** » 18 Jul 2024, 12:25

Blue Jays add 1B Joey Votto to 40-man roster, to make debut against Yankees
Written by Julia Kreuz

After 17 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and signing a minor-league deal with his hometown team, first baseman Joey Votto is officially making his return to the major leagues. The Toronto Blue Jays announced this morning that Joey Votto has been recalled from their Triple-A affiliate and added to their 40-man roster.

Votto homered on his first pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies against their ace, Zach Wheeler, before rolling his ankle in his very next at-bat. Votto slowly rehabbed and was eventually activated and has been toiling away in Triple-A baseball this summer before recently making noise and being activated. The Blue Jays' incumbent starter at first base, superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has struggled out of the gate and may need some time to get his game back under him. With only one homerun through a few series, fans are concerned with his lack of power.

Last season, he drew into 65 games for the Reds, finishing with a .202 batting average before succumbing to left shoulder surgery. He is one of the best hitters of his generation, hitting 356 home runs over his MLB career while slashing .294/.409/.511 and producing a 64.5 WAR.

The team currently hangs in the middle when it comes to power, ranked 14th in the MLB in hitting and 12th when it comes to defense. They are currently in second place in the AL East behind the Baltimore Orioles, though they continue to bounce between second and third with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are currently gaining steam after slow starts to the season.

Votto is expected to make his debut on April 15th against the New York Yankees, taking Guerrero Jr. out of the lineup.

Post by **six7** » 18 Jul 2024, 13:20

my guy

Post by **Captain Canada** » 18 Jul 2024, 13:31

mvp wrote: ↑
18 Jul 2024, 13:20

my guy

Glad to have him on board, hopefully he can give me some lefty power. Only ones really going yard has been Jansen and Bichette.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 18 Jul 2024, 13:46

Votto hammers in debut, Jays win in extras in Toronto
‣ April 15, 2024 - Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
(5-11) New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays (10-6)

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NYY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 || 4 | 7 | 1
TOR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 || 5 | 13 | 0

Jose Berrios: 5.1 IP, 6 H, 5 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER

Justin Turner: 3-5, HR (3), RBI, 2 R

Joey Votto: 2-5, HR (1), RBI, R

Bo Bichette: 3-5, 2B, R

Nestor Cortes Jr: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 SO, 2 ER

Anthony Rizzo: 1-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Austin Wells: 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R

Giancarlo Stanton: 2-5, 2B

NYY | 6 | 12 | 1
TOR | 5 | 13 | 0

TOR George Springer: 2-5, HR (1), 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R
NYY Austin Wells: 2-4, HR (3), 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R

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NYY | 1 | 8 | 1
TOR | 5 | 9 | 0

TOR Justin Turner: 3-4, HR (4), 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R
NYY Giancarlo Stanton: 1-4, HR (4), 1 RBI, 1 R

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Toronto Blue Jays Current Record
12-7, 3rd AL East

Injury List
OF George Springer - Pulled Hamstring || 1-2 weeks

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Jul 2024, 11:14

Kikuchi dices for seven strong innings, Blue Jays hold off Padres' comeback attempt
‣ April 19, 2024 - Petco Park, San Diego, California
(12-7) Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres (8-13)

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TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 || 3 | 10 | 1
SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 || 2 | 7 | 0

Yusei Kikuchi: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 10 SO, 0 ER

Davis Schneider: 2-4, 2 RBI

Danny Jansen: 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R

Justin Turner: 3-3, 1 BB

Michael King: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 4 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER

Xander Bogaerts: 2-4, 3B, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R

Fernando Tatis Jr: 2-4, 1 RBI

Kyle Higasoka: 1-3, 1 BB

TOR | 3 | 12 | 1
SD | 2 | 7 | 0

TOR Bo Bichette: 3-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
SD Ha-Seong Kim: 1-4

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TOR | 1 | 7 | 0
SD | 0 | 6 | 1

TOR Vladimir Guerrero Jr: 1-4, 1 RBI
SD Manny Machado: 1-4, 2 SO

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Toronto Blue Jays Current Record
15-7, 1st AL East

Injury List
OF George Springer - Pulled Hamstring || 1-2 weeks

Post by **James** » 19 Jul 2024, 16:40

1 game a series is an interesting approach.

You are off to a great start though.

Also looks like Votto was a good addition with the debut HR.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Jul 2024, 17:41

James wrote: ↑
19 Jul 2024, 16:40
1 game a series is an interesting approach.

You are off to a great start though.

Also looks like Votto was a good addition with the debut HR.

It's how I've always played TS, to tell the truth. Might not be a recipe for a quick season, but its enjoyable and clean (for me, at least).

Votto is fun to play with but so far, I've found him very hit or miss. Glad we can find some offense unlike the real-life Blue Jays.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 20 Jul 2024, 16:07

Vladdy Jr. goes yard, Jays continue hot offensive start to down Royals
‣ April 22, 2024 - Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
(15-7) Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals (11-11)

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TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |0 || 7 | 15 | 0
KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 || 1 | 6 | 0

Chris Bassitt: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 3 SO, 1 ER

Vladimir Guerrero Jr: 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 1 R

Kevin Kiermaier: 3-5, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R

Davis Schneider: 3-4, 1 R

Brady Singer: 5.2 IP, 9 H, 1 SO, 3 ER

Salvador Perez: 2-4, 2B, 1 R

Vinnie Pasquantino: 2-4

Bobby Witt Jr: 1-4

TOR | 2 | 5 | 1
KC | 10 | 11 | 1

TOR Vladimir Guerrero Jr: 1-4, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
KC Salvador Perez: 2-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R

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TOR | 1 | 6 | 0
KC | 3 | 8 | 0

TOR Alejandro Kirk: 2-3, 2B, 1 BB
KC Bobby Witt Jr: 2-4, HR (3), 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R

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TOR | 1 | 4 | 0
KC | 6 | 12 | 0

TOR Davis Schneider: 1-3, HR (2)
KC Adam Frazier: 1-4, HR (1), 2 RBI

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Toronto Blue Jays Current Record
16-10, 3rd AL East

Injury List
RP Trevor Richards - Fractured Arm || 2-3 months
OF George Springer - Pulled Hamstring || 1-2 weeks

Post by **Captain Canada** » 22 Jul 2024, 11:16

Shohei Sensation hits Toronto, Dodgers beat up Blue Jays
‣ April 26, 2024 - Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
(20-7) Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays (16-10)

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LAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 || 8 | 13 | 0
TOR | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 || 3 | 13 | 2

Jose Berrios: 5.0 IP, 9 H, 6 SO, 5 ER

Bo Bichette: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI

Davis Schneider: 2-4, 2B, 1 R

Daulton Varsho: 2-4, 2B, 1 RBI

Bobby Miller: 6.0 IP, 12 H, 1 SO, 3 ER

Shohei Ohtani: 3-5, HR (7), 2 2B, 1 RBI, 4 R

Max Muncy: 1-4, HR (3), 4 RBI, 1 R

Will Smith: 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI

LAD | 6 | 10 | 0
TOR | 11 | 14 | 1

TOR Isaiah Kiner-Falefa: 2-5, HR (1), 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
LAD Gavin Lux: 3-5, 2B, 3B

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LAD | 2 | 7 | 1
TOR | 0 | 6 | 3

TOR Kevin Kiermaier: 3-3, 1 BB
LAD Freddie Freeman: 2-5, 1 RBI

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Toronto Blue Jays Current Record
17-12, 3rd AL East

Injury List
RP Erik Swanson - Elbow Tightness || 1-6 days
RP Trevor Richards - Fractured Arm || 2-3 months

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Jul 2024, 10:05

Jays return to winning ways behind Vladdy, Biggo bombs
‣ April 29, 2024 - Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
(16-13) Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays (17-12)

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KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 || 1 | 9 | 0
TOR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | X || 7 | 11 | 0

Yusei Kikuchi: 6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER

Vladimir Guerrero Jr: 2-4, HR (3), 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R

Cavan Biggio: 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 1 R

Davis Schneider: 2-4, 2 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R

Daniel Lynch: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 0 SO, 4 ER

Freddy Fermin: 2-3, HR (2), 1 RBI, 1 R

MJ Melendez: 2-4, 2B

Salvador Perez: 1-4

KC | 3 | 9 | 0
TOR | 1 | 8 | 0

TOR Justin Turner: 2-5, HR (5), 2 RBI, 1 R
KC Drew Waters: 2-5, HR (3), 3B, 2 RBI, 1 R

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KC | 5 | 10 | 0
TOR | 2 | 9 | 0

TOR Justin Turner: 1-4, HR (6), 1 RBI, 1 R
KC Maikel Garcia: 4-5, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R

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Toronto Blue Jays Current Record
18-14, 3rd AL East

Injury List
RP Erik Swanson - Elbow Tightness || 1-6 days
RP Trevor Richards - Fractured Arm || 2-3 months

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