The Blue Jays have won three straight series after taking two of three against the Boston Red Sox. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on George Springer’s return, Eloy Jimenez getting DFA’d, the intriguing Yohendrick Pinango, Trey Yesavage’s return, Max Scherzer landing on the IL, Jose Berrios’ pending return and some praise for the unheralded bullpen arms.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:51) By George! He’s Back!: George Springer made his return to the Blue Jays lineup after missing 15 games with his fractured toe.

(05:47) Uno, Dos, Trey: Pitching in a MLB game for the first time since November, Trey Yesavage impresses in his season debut.

(8:54) Pitch(er) Talks: Max Scherzer’s tough 2026 campaign takes another hit as he goes on the IL with a foot injury, Jose Berrios is nearing a return as the bullpen’s depth continues to come through.

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Make it two straight series wins for the Blue Jays! On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on Louis Varland getting the first shot at closer replacing Jeff Hoffman, how the offence has started to turn things around led by Kazuma Okamoto and what Trey Yesavage’s return means for Eric Lauer in the starting rotation.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(00:40) Coffee Is For Closers: The Blue Jays decide to go closer by committee, but it looks like Louis Varland will be the guy in the 9th.

(06:41) The Tide Is Turning For The Offence: Kazuma Okamoto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jesus Sanchez are heating up at the plate. Can they continue to roll before reinforcements return?

(12:17) More Rotating In The Rotation: The Blue Jays will get Trey Yesavage back in the rotation on Tuesday as Eric Lauer gets pushed to the bullpen.

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A series win for the Blue Jays! Their first since the start of the season. On this episode of Three Up, Three Down, Rob Wong gives his thoughts on what exactly is going on between manager John Schneider and starting pitcher Eric Lauer, if the time has finally come to replace Jeff Hoffman as closer, and who could be the odd man out once George Springer is ready to return from his fractured toe.

In this episode:

(0:00) Intro

(01:35) Trouble In Paradise?: More weirdness in the media between manager John Schneider and pitcher Eric Lauer. Is there actually a rift?

(05:24) Who Gets The Next Save Opportunity?: Jeff Hoffman struggles in another save opportunity. Will he be removed from the closer role and who should take his spot?

(10:21) Odd Man Out: With George Springer nearing a return to the big club, Rob looks at the candidates that may have to step aside once the Blue Jays DH is ready to come back.

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