Toronto Blue Jays place Jameson Taillon on 15-day injured list
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation. The move comes one day after Taillon exited his return appearance against the Kansas City Royals after only two innings. The 34-year-old had been activated from the injured list following a previous stint for right forearm tendinitis that sidelined him since August 10. Team officials are currently seeking a second opinion on MRI imaging taken after the game. Manager John Schneider stated that the club has not yet ruled Taillon out for the remainder of the season. Taillon holds a 2-6 record with a 5.65 ERA across 18 starts this year.
- •Jameson Taillon returned to the 15-day injured list Saturday.
- •The pitcher exited his most recent start after two innings against the Kansas City Royals.
- •The organization is currently seeking a second opinion on MRI results.
- •Taillon has made three appearances for the Blue Jays since his August 2 acquisition.
- 11:54 PMESPN MLB — Taillon back on IL; Jays seek 2nd opinion on elbow
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Jameson Taillon goes back on IL with elbow inflammation
"The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, a day after his abbreviated return from the IL. The 34-year-old starter was pulled after two innings against the Kansas City Royals and sent for an MRI. The team is seeking a second opinion on the imaging, and manager John Schneider said the team hasn't ruled Taillon out for the season.
"Blue Jays right-hander Jameson Taillon went on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, one day after he was pulled after two innings against the Royals and sent for an MRI.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 5, 2026, 11:54 PMTaillon back on IL; Jays seek 2nd opinion on elbow
Blue Jays right-hander Jameson Taillon went on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, one day after he was pulled after two innings against the Royals and sent for an MRI.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:31 PMBlue Jays' Jameson Taillon goes back on IL with elbow inflammation
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, a day after his abbreviated return from the IL. The 34-year-old starter was pulled after two innings against the Kansas City Royals and sent for an MRI. The team is seeking a second opinion on the imaging, and manager John Schneider said the team hasn't ruled Taillon out for the season.
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