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Blue Jays scratch Kazuma Okamoto from lineup due to knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Blue Jays scratch Kazuma Okamoto from lineup due to knee injury

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Kazuma Okamoto is out of the lineup with a left knee contusion for their game against the Boston Red Sox on August 11, 2026. This marks his second consecutive game missed due to discomfort, impacting the team's offensive strength as they push for a playoff spot. Despite recent momentum, the Blue Jays remain six games under.500 but are within 3.5 games of the final American League Wild Card spot. With the season winding down, the severity of Okamoto's injury remains unclear, which could affect the team's postseason aspirations if it leads to a more extended absence.

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Status Watch

•Kazuma Okamoto is sidelined with a left knee contusion.
•Blue Jays won their last game against the Red Sox, 2-1.
•Toronto is currently 6 games under.500.
•They trail the final AL Wild Card spot by 3.5 games.
•Okamoto is the team's leader in home runs and RBIs.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Make Another Last Minute Move on Star Kazuma Okamoto

What they're saying

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The Toronto Blue Jays have found some momentum as of late, and on Monday, they won their series opening contest with the Boston Red Sox, getting them closer to the .500 mark and potentially making a late push in the American League Wild Card race.With the winning run as of late, the Blue Jays are […] The post Blue Jays Make Another Last Minute Move on Star Kazuma Okamoto appeared first on HEAVY.
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