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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Cedes LF to Sanchez on Sunday

  Rotowire Mar 29, 2026

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Toronto has now used three different starters in left field and in the No. 2 spot in the batting order in each of its first three games, with Jesus Sanchez receiving the nod Sunday after Lukes and Davis Schneider handled those duties Friday and Saturday, respectively. Schneider should rank as the preferred option in left field when the Blue Jays face left-handed pitching, but Lukes and Sanchez may be deployed in more of a timeshare at the position against righties. Unless one of the two emerges as manager John Schneider's preferred left fielder, the timeshare arrangement will suppress the fantasy value of both Lukes and Sanchez.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: On Opening Day roster

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2026

  Lukes has a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Rosie DiManno of The Toronto Star reports. The acquisition of Jesus Sanchez in February put Lukes' job security in question, but the 31-year-old will break camp as part of a crowded outfield that also includes Daulton Varsho, George Springer, Addison Barger and Myles Straw, with Davis Schneider still fighting for the final bench spot as well. Lukes did his part to prove his worth this spring, slashing .333/.468/.417 in 18 Grapefruit League games with a 9:10 BB:K, but his .255/.323/.407 line over 135 regular-season games in 2025 offers a better view of his limited upside at the plate.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Set to platoon in left field

  Rotowire Feb 12, 2026

  Lukes will likely be on the strong side of a platoon with Davis Schneider in left field to begin the season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. With Anthony Santander (shoulder) potentially set to miss the entire season, the Blue Jays will turn to their collection of role players to fill the gap in the lineup. Lukes has more than held his own against right-handed pitching in the majors, slashing .266/.330/.421 with all 13 of his career homers over 488 plate appearances since 2023.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Back in lineup for Game 2

  Rotowire Oct 13, 2025

  Lukes (knee) will start in right field and bat second Monday in Game 2 of the ALCS versus the Mariners. Lukes had to be lifted from Game 1 on Sunday after fouling a ball off his right knee. X-rays and a CT scan came back negative, and the 31-year-old is feeling well enough to give it a go Monday as the Blue Jays look to even the series.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Avoids major injury

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2025

  Lukes (knee) underwent X-rays and a CT scan, which came back negative, during Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Lukes exited the contest in the fourth inning after he fouled a ball of his right knee earlier in the game, but he appears to have avoided a major injury. The team is expected to see how the 31-year-old feels Monday, but manager John Schneider explained following Sunday's contest that Lukes will play in Game 2 if he's able, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Dealing with knee contusion

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2025

  Lukes was diagnosed with a right knee contusion Sunday and will undergo further evaluation. Lukes was forced out of Game 1 of the ALCS in the fourth inning after he fouled a ball off his right knee in the first frame. It's unclear how long he may be sidelined, but if he's forced to miss any action moving forward, Myles Straw may be asked to step into a starting role for Toronto.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Exits early Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2025

  Lukes (knee) exited Sunday's contest against the Mariners in the fourth inning, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Lukes fouled a ball off his right knee in the bottom of the first inning, ultimately drawing a walk in his first at-bat of the day. The 31-year-old was able to remain in the game initially, but Myles Straw ended up replacing him in right field in the top of the fourth.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Taking seat against southpaw

  Rotowire Oct 5, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup Sunday for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees. With southpaw Max Fried toeing the rubber for New York, the left-handed-hitting Lukes will retreat to the bench after he went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Toronto's 10-1 win in Game 1. Myles Straw will spell Lukes in right field for Game 2.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Idle against southpaw

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. With lefty Ian Seymour on the bump for Tampa Bay, Lukes will head to the bench along with fellow lefty-hitting regular Andres Gimenez. Toronto will turn to Myles Straw in left field in Lukes' stead.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Wallops 12th long ball

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2025

  Lukes went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Rays. The Toronto outfielder carried his team's offense, posting his third performance with three or more RBI this season. The highlight of Lukes' evening was a 399-foot, two-run shot off Tampa Bay starter Adrian Houser in the fifth to give the Blue Jays a 4-2 lead they never conceded. Through 432 total plate appearances, Luke is now slashing .254/.322/.406 with 55 runs scored and 64 RBI over 133 games.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Exiting starting nine

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. With southpaw Ian Seymour toeing the rubber, the left-handed-hitting Lukes will hit the bench after he started in right field in both of the first two contests of the series. Addison Barger will shift from third base to cover right field in Lukes' stead Wednesday.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: On bench versus righty

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Since the beginning of September, Lukes has produced a .485 OPS over nine games, and his downturn in productivity could result in him moving into more of a part-time role over the final two weeks of the season. The left-handed-hitting outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in the series, despite the fact that the Orioles are sending a righty (Albert Suarez) to the hill.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Sitting versus lefty

  Rotowire Sep 12, 2025

  Lukes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles. It's southpaw Trevor Rogers on the hill for the Orioles, so the left-handed-swinging Lukes will take a seat. The Blue Jays are going with Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and George Springer in the outfield for the series opener.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Resting Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. Lukes had started in each of the Blue Jays' past 15 games, and since he's gone just 2-for-19 over the last five of those contests, manager John Schneider likely decided that Wednesday was an opportune time to give the outfielder a breather. With Lukes on the bench, Ty France will enter the starting nine at first base and will bat seventh.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Collects two RBI

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2025

  Lukes went 2-for-5 with a two-run double in Sunday's win over Milwaukee. Lukes put the Blue Jays on the board early with a two-run double in the first inning. He produced his third multi-hit performance over his last six appearances. Lukes has gone 8-for-23 (.348) during that span. The 31-year-old outfielder is slashing .259/.333/.411 with 27 extra-base hits and 55 RBI through 340 plate appearances.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: On bench against lefty

  Rotowire Aug 14, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. After starting and batting leadoff in each of the Blue Jays' last three games, the left-handed-hitting Lukes will head to the bench for the series finale while the Cubs send lefty Matthew Boyd to the bump. Toronto will roll out an outfield of Davis Schneider, Myles Straw and Joey Loperfido from left to right in Thursday's contest.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Deposits 10th homer

  Rotowire Aug 6, 2025

  Lukes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies. Lukes clubbed his 10th homer of the season to put the Blue Jays on the board in the third inning before the offense caught fire to secure a convincing win. The outfielder had been in a 3-for-25 slump over his previous seven games heading into the series, but he's bounced back by going 5-for-8 with three extra-base hits, two RBI and three walks across the first two games against the Rockies.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: On base five times in rout

  Rotowire Aug 5, 2025

  Lukes went 3-for-4 with two walks, two doubles, three runs scored and an RBI in Monday's win over the Rockies. Getting the start in right field and batting leadoff, Lukes set the table for a 15-1 rout by the Blue Jays. It was his first multi-hit performance since July 25, snapping a 4-for-31 skid, but even during that downturn three of his four hits left the yard. The 31-year-old has more than held his own this year while seeing regular action in the majors for the first time, slashing .258/.348/.410 over 285 plate appearances with nine homers, 39 runs and 44 RBI. However, with Daulton Varsho back patrolling center field, playing time will be a little harder to come by for Lukes once George Springer (concussion) is cleared to return as well.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Swats pinch-hit homer

  Rotowire Jul 31, 2025

  Lukes went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Orioles. The 31-year-old outfielder had the biggest hit of the afternoon, taking Yennier Cano deep in the seventh inning as he pinch hit for Leo Jimenez before staying in the game to play right field. Lukes has nine homers on the season, but four of them have come in the last eight contests, a stretch in which he's driven in nine runs. Despite his recent display of power, Lukes could get squeezed for playing time when Daulton Varsho (hamstring) comes off the IL this weekend.

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• Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Resting Wednesday

  Rotowire Jul 30, 2025

  Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. Lukes had started each of the Blue Jays' last four games -- including both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader -- so he appears to be getting a routine rest day as Toronto and Baltimore wrap up their series with a matinee contest. Though he's been holding down a regular spot in the Toronto lineup against right-handed pitching since being activated from the 7-day injured list June 20, Lukes could have to vie with fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Joey Loperfido for playing time once Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns from the 10-day IL.

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