Blue Jays bring back Ernie Clement for series finale against Rays
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays in the series finale on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET. Both teams split the first two games of the series, with critical implications for the Blue Jays as they chase the final AL Wild Card spot. Ernie Clement returns to the lineup after missing Wednesday's game due to illness, batting seventh and playing second base. The Blue Jays aim for their seventh consecutive series win behind pitcher Shane Bieber, following a competitive start to the series that saw them tally 26 hits and 16 runs in total.
- •Blue Jays and Rays tied 1-1 in the series.
- •Clement returns to the lineup after illness.
- •Game starts at 1:10 PM ET on Thursday.
- •Blue Jays need a win to stay in Wild Card hunt.
- •Shane Bieber slated to pitch for Toronto.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Decision Before Yankees Series
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision for Rays Finale
"The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday to win two of three games in the series.Now, they’re in the Bronx for a weekend series against another top American League team, the New York Yankees.Ahead of the matchup, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made a few notable changes […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Decision Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Toronto Blue Jays have split the first two games of their highly anticipated series with the American League East rival Tampa Bay Rays 1-1, and while the Rays are comfortable atop the division, each and every game is critical for the Blue Jays in their pursuit of the final AL Wild Card spot.Both games […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision for Rays Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:01 AMToronto Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Decision Before Yankees Series
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday to win two of three games in the series.Now, they’re in the Bronx for a weekend series against another top American League team, the New York Yankees.Ahead of the matchup, Blue Jays manager John Schneider made a few notable changes […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Decision Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:42 PMToronto Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision for Rays Finale
The Toronto Blue Jays have split the first two games of their highly anticipated series with the American League East rival Tampa Bay Rays 1-1, and while the Rays are comfortable atop the division, each and every game is critical for the Blue Jays in their pursuit of the final AL Wild Card spot.Both games […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision for Rays Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
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