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Blue Jays adjust lineup for game against Yankees, Okamoto moves up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Blue Jays adjust lineup for game against Yankees, Okamoto moves up

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays face the New York Yankees in their second matchup of the series on August 22, 2026, after losing the first game 3-1. Rookie infielder Kazuma Okamoto is moving to the fifth spot in the batting order, swapping positions with Ernie Clement, who will bat sixth. Okamoto extended his hitting streak to seven games in the previous matchup and aims to increase it to eight against the Yankees. The Blue Jays hope this lineup change will help them bounce back in the series as they seek to improve their offensive performance.

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By the Numbers

•Blue Jays lost to Yankees 3-1 in the first game of the series.
•Kazuma Okamoto moves up to fifth in the batting order.
•Ernie Clement will bat sixth after previously being fifth.
•Okamoto is on a seven-game hitting streak.
•The game is scheduled for August 22, 2026.

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8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce Interesting Kazuma Okamoto Change vs. Yankees

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The Toronto Blue Jays are going up against the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon. Their goal will be to bounce back after losing their most recent game against the Yankees by a 3-1 final score.The Blue Jays will have a different-looking lineup for the second game of their series against New York. This includes […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Interesting Kazuma Okamoto Change vs. Yankees appeared first on HEAVY.
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