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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was called upon to protect a three-run lead versus the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The 30-year-old needed only 16 pitches to eliminate the Twins hopes of a come back. He did allow a single in the inning, but also struck out three batters to earn his 12th save of the season. Romano holds a 3.00 ERA with a 27/6 K/BB over 21 innings of work this season. Romano remains one of the better closers in baseball and should be rostered in most formats.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is considered day-to-day with lower-back discomfort. He left Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning after hurting his back on a throw. The 33-year-old received treatment on his back from the trainers Saturday afternoon and is considered day-to-day. He will undergo more treatment on his back Sunday. Kiermaier didn't log an at-bat before exiting. The Jays have Monday off and could opt to rest the veteran outfielder for the series finale versus the Twins. Kiermaier is slashing .319/.366/.511 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs, and five stolen bases over 43 games. Cavan Biggio would see an uptick in at-bats if Kiermaier misses additional games.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He was lifted from the game for Cavan Biggio in the third inning due to back discomfort. The expectation is that Kiermaier will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if Kiermaier misses a game or two because of this issue. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano closed out Friday's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The 30-year-old threw one inning, giving up one hit without a walk or a strikeout, earning his 11th save of the season. Romano has remained a top closer in baseball this season, sporting a 3.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 28.2% strikeout rate across 20 innings of work. Fantasy managers should be starting the Canadian native in every league with his 30-save potential.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Danny Jansen (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 25) on Friday with a left-groin strain and recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Jansen won't return until June now after injuring his groin running to first base in the game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's a bummer for fantasy managers that were using the 28-year-old backstop of late, as he had gone 12-for-42 (.286) with four doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI in his last 11 games since May 13. Alejandro Kirk is catching for Toronto on Friday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Louie Varland, and he's expected to be the primary backstop while Jansen recovers.
