The Blue Jays prepare to activate the left hand Robbie Ray of the injured list ahead of their upcoming series against the Yankees, manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet). He starts tomorrow night against New York.
Ray re-signed with Toronto during the off-season after the Jays acquired him in the middle of the season with the Diamondbacks. His debut in the normal season in 2021 was delayed by a few weeks due to a bruised elbow he sustained during the spring. With Ray making his return to the rotation, the Jays will bump Tanner Roark until now, per Montoyo.
In other Toronto injury news, star fielder George Springer is still not returning from his recent four-man injury (via Nicholson-Smith). Springer’s debut with the Jays was delayed by an oblique tension, and he injured his motorcycle while recovering from the original injury. The three-time All-Star has now recovered from the oblique problem, but the leg issue will keep him out of the series for a while longer.