Blue Jays Receive Encouraging Daulton Varsho Update Ahead of Crucial Red Sox Series……..
The Toronto Blue Jays have received a timely boost as they prepare for a critical weekend series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, starting Friday, June 27, 2025. Manager John Schneider revealed that outfielder Daulton Varsho is making meaningful progress in his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to baseball activities soon. This development comes as the Blue Jays continue to navigate a tightly contested American League playoff race.
Varsho has been sidelined since May 31 with what was diagnosed as a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring, but Schneider shared an optimistic update this week. “He’s running a little bit more, feeling good,” Schneider told MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. “We’re hoping he can start getting back into baseball work soon and, if all goes well, be back with us sometime next week.”
This is welcome news for a Blue Jays team that has battled through injuries and lineup inconsistencies throughout the first half of the 2025 season. Despite missing all of April while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Varsho had quickly reestablished himself as a vital component of the roster before his hamstring setback. In just 24 games, the 2024 Gold Glove winner hit .207 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs. While the average leaves room for improvement, his power and defensive value remain elite.
The timing of Varsho’s expected return couldn’t be more critical. The Blue Jays currently sit at 43-37, clinging to the second American League Wild Card spot. With the AL East proving once again to be one of the most competitive divisions in baseball, every edge matters. Toronto has been without another key outfielder, Anthony Santander, who is nursing a lingering oblique injury. In their absence, the team has turned to depth options like Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes to hold down the fort in center field. While serviceable, neither offers the combination of defensive range and power threat that Varsho provides.
Defensively, Varsho’s return would give the Blue Jays a major boost. His ability to cover ground in the outfield and prevent extra-base hits has been a cornerstone of Toronto’s run prevention strategy. Varsho’s 2024 campaign saw him lead all AL outfielders in defensive runs saved, earning him his first Gold Glove award. That same glove is sorely missed in a lineup that has struggled at times to maintain consistency in the outfield.
Offensively, while Varsho’s batting average remains underwhelming, his slugging presence adds a much-needed threat to a lineup that has often relied heavily on Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to carry the offensive load. His eight home runs in limited action this season highlight his ability to change games with one swing—an asset the Blue Jays have lacked in recent weeks.
Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will face the Cleveland Guardians next week, and the hope is that Varsho could rejoin the team during that series. With trade rumors beginning to swirl ahead of the July 31 deadline, a healthy and productive Varsho could also ease the pressure on the front office to pursue outfield help on the market.
As the Blue Jays take on the Red Sox at Fenway, every game carries weight. With the Yankees and Orioles also battling for division supremacy, Toronto can’t afford a prolonged slump. Getting Varsho back could be the spark the team needs to regain momentum and solidify its postseason aspirations.
In a season that has already seen its share of adversity, the potential return of Daulton Varsho is a rare bit of good news—and one that could make a significant difference in the weeks to come.