How good does your team have to be to option someone hitting .358 to Triple-A? The Blue Jays had to make a tough roster decision.

With George Springer set to return on Saturday against the Rangers, the Blue Jays optioned an outfielder to Triple-A.

The Blue Jays plate six runs in the 2nd inning, highlighted by a three-run home run by Myles Straw and two-run double by Bo Bichette

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Amid the Blue Jays' win over the Rangers on Friday night, catcher Alejandro Kirk stole a base, and Chris Bassitt had to make a joke.

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After being hit in the wrist by a pitch Friday, second baseman Marcus Semien is out of the lineup for the Rangers’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Semien told reporters Saturday that his wrist was swollen when he woke up. He said he is getting X-Rays on the wrist later on Saturday.

Shane Bieber pitched in his final rehab start Friday night, and the Toronto Blue Jays are extremely excited about his return to the mound in the coming days.

As the 35-year-old returns, hoping to continue a resurgent season, Loperfido heads down to Triple A despite hitting .358 with Toronto.

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