The Blue Jays optioned Clase to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Clase had been seeing fairly steady playing time in the Toronto outfield since being promoted from Triple-A on May 7, but he slashed a dismal .219/.299/.313 with two home runs and three stolen bases in 34 games. In a corresponding move, Toronto recalled Leo Jimenez to provide depth in the middle infield while shortstop Bo Bichette is day-to-day with a knee injury, but Myles Straw, Davis Schneider and Will Wagner may be more likely candidates to benefit from added opportunities in the outfield or at designated hitter now that Clase is out of the mix.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Late addition to Monday's lineup
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Clase will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Yankees.
Clase had been on track to open Monday's contest in a reserve role, but he'll end up starting as a result of the lineup reshuffling that was created by Bo Bichette (knee) being scratched. The 23-year-old will pick up his fourth start in five games, but he'll likely see his opportunities dwindle once one or both of Daulton Varsho (hamstring) or Anthony Santander (shoulder) return from the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Getting night off
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Clase is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
The switch-hitting Clase had started in three of the past four games, but he'll hit the bench Monday while Davis Schneider replaces him in left field as the Yankees send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the bump. Though injuries to Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder) have cleared the way for Clase to earn more playing time in the outfield, the 23-year-old hasn't been able to capitalize on the opportunities. He's hitting just .155/.234/.259 over 21 games in June.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Sitting against RHP again
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Clase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Clase had mostly been occupying the strong side of a platoon in center field since Daulton Varsho (hamstring) landed on the injured list June 1, but Myles Straw will stick in the lineup for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Adrian Houser). Clase has produced a .464 OPS in June, and though Straw hasn't been any better at the plate over that stretch (.433 OPS), his superior defense may be tipping the scales in his favor.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Goes yard in Thursday's loss
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Clase went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to Arizona.
The 23-year-old took Anthony DeSclafani deep in the eighth inning as the Blue Jays tried to mount a late comeback from a 9-1 deficit. Clase has seen regular action in June due to all the injuries in the Toronto outfield, but he largely hasn't been able to take advantage, slashing .146/.205/.293 over 44 plate appearances on the month with two solo homers, two additional runs scored and a 31.8 percent strikeout rate.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Returns to lineup
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Clase (knee) will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
Clase didn't play Wednesday after departing Tuesday's contest when he was hit by a pitch on the right knee. After the day off, Clase has apparently made enough progress in his recovery from the bruised knee to give it a go Thursday. Clase will likely serve as the Blue Jays' primary option in center field until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is ready to come off the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Sitting after getting hurt Tuesday
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Clase (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Clase was one of two Blue Jays center fielders who exited in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 5-4 win, with Myles Straw also checking out of the game due to an ankle sprain. Neither Clase nor Straw is ready to start Wednesday, but manager John Schneider said that Clase has already shown some improvement in his recovery from the right knee contusion and might be available off the bench, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. The Blue Jays will turn to George Springer in center field in the penultimate game of the series.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Connects on clutch homer
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Clase went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 win in 10 innings against St. Louis on Monday.
Clase came through when Toronto needed him most, smashing a 415-foot solo homer with one out in the ninth inning to tie the game. The long ball was his first of the campaign over 69 plate appearances and just the second of his major-league career. Clase's big performance was sorely needed, as he entered Monday having gone 0-for-14 over his previous four games.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Clase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota.
Clase started the previous four games but will hit the bench Sunday after going 0-for-14 with a walk and five strikeouts. Alan Roden will receive a start in the outfield and bat eighth in the series finale.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Nabs third steal
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Clase went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's rout of the A's.
Getting the start in left field and batting eighth, Clase continued to flash impressive on-base skills while stealing his third bag in three attempts over 12 games in the majors this season. The 23-year-old outfielder has hit safely in each of his last six games dating back to May 18, batting .500 (8-for-16) with three RBI, four runs and a 5:3 BB:K.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Reaches four times in win
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Clase went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 7-6 extra-innings victory over the Padres.
After picking up three multi-hit games in his small 26-game sample size in 2024, Clase notched his first multi-hit game of the 2025 campaign Thursday, and he added a couple of walks for good measure. It continues a good trend for the 22-year-old, who has now recorded a hit in three straight games while going 4-for-7 with three RBIs, three walks and two stolen bases.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Collects first steal of season
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Clase went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Tigers.
Getting the start in left field and batting ninth, Clase swiped his first big-league bag of the year after leading off the fifth inning with a single, but the top of the Toronto order couldn't bring him home in an eventual 3-2 loss. Clase has been starting every other game since rejoining the 26-man roster May 7, but he doesn't have much production to show for it, going 3-for-20 with two RBI and a 0:7 BB:K.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Called up for DH, starting opener
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Clase was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and designated the 27th player for Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees. He's starting in left field and batting eighth in the first game.
The 22-year-old missed out on Toronto's Opening Day roster but will join the big club for Sunday's twin bill. Clase has been off to a hot start at Buffalo this year with 12 steals and a .364/.475/.424 slash line through 21 games.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Could get into game soon
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday Clase (hamstring) has been running and could make his Grapefruit League debut by this weekend, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Clase has been slowed early on in camp by a sore hamstring but appears to have made good progress of late. If healthy, the switch-hitting outfielder could break camp with the big club, particularly with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) expected to begin the season on the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Launches first big-league homer
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Clase went 3-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox.
The 22-year-old ripped his first career homer in the seventh inning off Josh Winckowski by lofting a cutter over the fence in right field. Clase has looked good in his September cup of coffee with the Blue Jays, going 6-for-12, and he figures to head into spring training next year with a chance to win a regular spot in the outfield.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays optioned Clase to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
He was acquired by Toronto on Friday as part of the package for Yimi Garcia, and the 22-year-old Clase will now return to Triple-A to begin his tenure with the Blue Jays organization. He has slashed .274/.373/.483 with 10 homers and 34 RBI through 280 plate appearances in the minors this season and could earn a spot in Toronto's outfield later in the year, especially if the Jays finally part ways with Kevin Kiermaier. Zach Pop was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Singles, scores in return
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Clase went 1-for-4 with a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Clase didn't appear in Wednesday's series finale against the Padres after being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day, but he logged his first big-league plate appearances since May 27 in a lopsided victory Thursday. Promoted to help fill in while Dominic Canzone (groin) is on the injured list, Clase is looking to narrow the gulf between his performance at Triple-A and the big-league level after producing just a .176 batting average and .406 OPS in his first 15 games with Seattle earlier this season.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Sent back to minors
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The Mariners optioned Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Clase's most recent stint in the big leagues lasted 10 days, but he made just three starts over that span and hadn't received a plate appearance in nearly a week. The 22-year-old will go back to receiving regular reps at Tacoma.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Recalled from minors
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Clase was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
The 22-year-old outfielder was optioned at the end of April but will make his return to the majors with Luis Urias being optioned down. Clase has appeared in nine games for the Mariners this season, going 6-for-27 with three RBI and two stolen bases.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Mariners optioned Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Clase produced a .509 OPS in nine games with the big club and had seen his playing time dip recently. Rather than stall his development as a part-time player, the Mariners will send him back to Tacoma, where he can play every day.
