Chandler Simpson excels in stolen bases amid Blue Jays pitching struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Chandler Simpson is making waves in stolen bases as he reports 12 successful attempts in the last 30 games, indicating improvement following a rough patch earlier this season. The Blue Jays have allowed the most stolen bases this season, with ten swiped against them in the past week alone. The team's pitchers, including Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease, struggle with controlling the run game, leading to multiple base thefts. As the season progresses, identifying players able to exploit this weakness will be crucial for fantasy managers.
- •Simpson has recorded 12 steals in 30 games recently.
- •Blue Jays pitchers have allowed 10 stolen bases this past week.
- •Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease rank poorly in controlling steals.
- •Royce Lewis has multiple recent stolen bases, showing potential.
- •Simpson swiped seven bags in a row without being caught.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Chandler Simpson shows speed, Blue Jays pitchers struggle
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