Toronto Blue Jays adjust lineup for Game 2 against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays announced a lineup change involving Brett Bateman before Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 8, 2026. Bateman, who batted ninth in his debut, will move up to second in the batting order behind Nathan Lukes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays aim to build on their 5-4 victory in the first game of the series. Guerrero will return to the lineup while Kazuma Okamoto will sit out for the game.
- •Brett Bateman moves from ninth to second in the lineup.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns while Kazuma Okamoto is rested.
- •Blue Jays won the first game against Phillies 5-4 on August 7, 2026.
- •Bateman recorded his first Major League hit in the previous game.
- •Blue Jays continue to chase the Tampa Bay Rays in the standings.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Make Surprising New Brett Bateman Change Before Phillies Game
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