Blue Jays place Urías on IL, call up Bateman for tonight's game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Luis Urías on the injured list due to a quad sprain. Brett Bateman has been called up from the minors and is set to make his debut in center field tonight. Bateman was acquired in a trade involving Kevin Gausman and is noted for his solid defense and contact, though he lacks power. To accommodate Bateman, Rudy Martin has been designated for assignment. The Blue Jays are fresh off a recent stretch of games as they aim to boost their roster ahead of crucial matchups.
- •Luis Urías placed on IL with a quad sprain.
- •Brett Bateman is called up for his MLB debut.
- •Rudy Martin designated for assignment to clear roster space.
- •Bateman noted for good defense and contact hitting.
- •Blue Jays lineup features José Soriano for his debut tonight.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Jays Roster Move: Bateman Up, Urías To IL
"The Jays have placed Luis Urías on the IL with a quad sprain. Brett Bateman is up. He came over in the Gausman trade. Apparently, good defense, good contact, no power. I’m looking forward to seeing him play. He’s playing center tonight. Rudy Martin get DFAed to make room on the 40-man roster. I’m sure […]
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