Straw went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two steals and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Straw is now up to 11 steals for the season and he has six hits in his last three games, with three of those knocks going for extra bases. Straw's .263 average and .675 OPS are both his best marks since he played a career-high 158 games in 2021, but there's not a clear path to playing time with Daulton Varsho and now George Springer back in the fold in the outfield.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: First career multi-homer game
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Straw went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI in Saturday's 14-2 rout of the Rangers.
In his first career multi-homer performance, Straw took Patrick Corbin deep in the second inning for a three-run blast before connecting on a two-run shot in the third off Jon Gray. Straw doubled his home-run total on the season in the process, and he's now up to 10 long balls in 665 career big-league contests. With George Springer back from the IL, Straw will likely be limited to a short-side platoon role and late-inning defensive duties down the stretch. On the season, he's slashing .260/.303/.363 in 103 games with nine steals, 27 RBI and 39 runs.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Back on bench Sunday
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Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
While the Blue Jays went up against left-handed starting pitchers in the previous three contests, Straw was included in the lineup for each of those games and went 2-for-10 with a walk and a run scored. Straw will return to his normal bench role for Sunday's finale while the Dodgers send right-hander Tyler Glasnow to the hill.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Big day in Wednesday's start
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Straw went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.
The ball was flying at Camden Yards, and Straw's two-run shot off Dean Kremer in the second inning flew comfortably over the left-field fence even though the light-hitting outfielder didn't think he'd gotten all of it as he left the batter's box. It was Straw's first multi-hit performance since June 26, and through 56 plate appearances in July he's slashing .229/.315/.375 with four doubles, one homer, two steals, six RBI and 11 runs. With Daulton Varsho (hamstring) poised to come off the IL this weekend, Straw's playing time will take a major hit, but he seems to have earned a key spot on the bench for the Blue Jays.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Seeing few starts in second half
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Straw is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Straw made four straight starts to close out the first half, but he's faded back into a reserve role coming out of the All-Star break. He's been included in the lineup in just four of Toronto's first 11 second-half contests, and his opportunities may only become scarcer when Daulton Varsho (hamstring) potentially returns from the injured list later this week.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Getting fourth straight start
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Straw will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Straw will pick up his fourth straight start heading into the All-Star break, though Toronto still appears to be viewing him as a part-time player. The last two of his starts have come against left-handed pitching, while his start Friday against Athletics righty Luis Severino came after Joey Loperfido was scratched from the lineup due to an illness. Straw is likely to eventually see his playing time in center field dwindle once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) makes his return from the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Notches steal in win
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Straw went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Friday's 7-6 win over the Athletics.
Straw's playing time remains sporadic, though he was in the lineup for the second game in a row versus a right-handed pitcher. He got the start in center field while Nathan Lukes covered for Joey Loperfido (illness) in left. Straw's biggest asset is his speed, but he's collected just seven steals on eight attempts this year. The outfielder has added a .247/.292/.313 slash line with one home run, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored and eight doubles across 183 plate appearances. While he's holding onto a part-time role for now, there's no guarantee Straw will keep his spot in the majors once the Blue Jays' outfield gets Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder) back in the fold.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Shifting into part-time role
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Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
After making four starts in center field over a five-game stretch from last Saturday through Thursday, Straw now finds himself on the bench for the second time in three contests. With Nathan Lukes getting more opportunities in center field since being activated from the injured list last weekend, Straw might have to settle for the short side of a platoon at the position until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the IL.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Swipes sixth bag
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Straw went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Guardians.
The veteran outfielder continues to get regular playing time while Daulton Varsho (hamstring) remains sidelined. Straw is batting .292 (7-for-24) over his last seven starts dating back to June 11, and on the season he's slashing .272/.303/.346 with one homer, six steals, 14 RBI and 20 runs in 148 plate appearances.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Sitting after three straight starts
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Straw is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Nathan Lukes will step in as the Blue Jays' center fielder in place of Straw, who had started each of the previous three games. While Straw possesses excellent speed and is a reliable defender in center field, he's posted a weak .633 OPS over 144 plate appearances on the season. Expect the Blue Jays to use a rotation of Straw, Lukes and Jonatan Clase in center until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Expected to avoid IL
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday that Straw (ankle) is feeling better and is expected to avoid a stint on the injured list, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Straw sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks and will remain out of the lineup Thursday for a second straight game, but he looks to be trending toward playing in this weekend's series with the White Sox. Jonatan Clase exited that same game with a knee injury, but he's back in the lineup Thursday as the Blue Jays' starting center fielder. Once Straw overcomes his ankle injury, he'll likely occupy the short side of a platoon with Clase in center until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is cleared to come off the IL.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Not ready to start Wednesday
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Straw (ankle) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Straw and Jonatan Clase (knee) had been operating in a platoon in center field of late while Daulton Varsho (hamstring) is on the shelf, but neither will start Wednesday after both exited in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 5-4 win with injuries. Straw was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain after colliding with the outfield wall while making a defensive play Tuesday, but manager John Schneider expressed optimism Wednesday that the 30-year-old will avoid a trip to the injured list and will be good to go after a day off or two, per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. George Springer will step in as the Blue Jays' center fielder Wednesday while both Straw and Clase are on the bench.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Collides with wall, exits game
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Straw was removed from Tuesday's game versus Arizona due to a sprained right ankle.
Straw entered the game in the fifth inning to replace Jonatan Clase (knee), but Straw was forced out of the game almost immediately after crashing into the wall later in the frame. The severity of his injury remains unknown.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Back on bench
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Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Straw will hit the bench after he had started four straight games while going 2-for-13 with an RBI and a run. The last three of his starts came against left-handed pitching, and he looks set to fill the short side of a platoon in center field with Jonatan Clase until Daulton Varsho (hamstring) comes off the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Sparks offense in win
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Straw went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 9-1 win over the Phillies.
Straw opened the scoring with an RBI double in the second inning and followed with a two-run single in the third. While the 30-year-old hasn't offered much offensive value over his career, he should continue to see regular playing time with Daulton Varsho (hamstring) sidelined. On the season, Straw is hitting .286 with one homer, 13 RBI, 17 runs scored and five steals across 114 plate appearances.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Crosses home plate three times
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Straw went 2-for-3 with a steal, two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Athletics.
Straw put the Blue Jays on the board in the second inning on an RBI single and came around to score in the same frame. He added an RBI double in the third and proceeded to come home twice more, and his three runs scored matched a career high. Straw has slashed .277/.306/.319 with two steals and seven RBI in 51 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Getting first start in one week
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Straw will start in center field and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Padres.
With George Springer receiving the day off and Daulton Varsho serving as Toronto's designated hitter while Anthony Santander (hip) takes a seat, the Blue Jays will have room in the outfield for Straw in the series finale. Straw will be getting his first start since last Thursday after logging just three at-bats off the bench over the Blue Jays' subsequent five games.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Surprising power display Monday
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Straw went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to Atlanta.
Getting a start in center field and batting seventh, Straw got hold of a sixth-inning fastball from Grant Holmes and drove it over the fence in center field. It was Straw's first homer in the majors since 2023, and only the seventh of his career. The 30-year-old speedster has taken advantage of his opportunity in Toronto, batting .385 (10-for-26) with a steal, three RBI and five runs in 12 games, but it's not clear if there will be a spot for him on the 26-man roster once Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is ready to come off the IL.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Smacks two doubles Wednesday
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Straw went 3-for-4 with two doubles an a run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.
Straw made his second start in center field Wednesday and logged his first hit of the season when he doubled off MacKenzie Gore in the second inning. Straw collected another double in the sixth frame and proceeded to cross home plate two batters later on a fielder's choice. He'll likely maintain his spot on the Blue Jays' roster as a reserve outfielder for as long as Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is on the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Myles Straw: Added to roster
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The Blue Jays selected Straw's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
After being acquired from the Guardians in January, Straw was able to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder due to Daulton Varsho needing more time to recover from shoulder surgery. Straw is unlikely to see extensive action with Toronto, and he could be at risk of being booted off the 40-man roster once Varsho is activated from the 10-day injured list.
