Blue Jays Activate Nathan Lukes, Option Davis Schneider

[Steve Drumwright]

 

As expected, outfielder Nathan Lukes is back. Somewhat surprisingly, it cost Davis Schneider his spot in the majors.

The Toronto Blue Jays on Monday activated Lukes from the 10-day injured list and optioned the struggling Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo. Lukes has been on the IL since April 25 with a strained left hamstring. Also, right-handed starter Shane Bieber is beginning a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League. He has not pitched this season due to right elbow inflammation.

Lukes was slashing .250/.286/.327 with no homers and eight RBIs in 20 games before being injured.

Schneider, a fan favorite, has not been able to get going offensively this season and has a .127/.295/.211 slash line with a homer and eight RBIs in 38 games. He has drawn 17 walks. The decision to option Schneider instead of someone such as Lenyn Sosa could be as a result of superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit on the right elbow by a pitch Sunday.

 

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[The_DH]

Okay, Lukes is back which is great and Barger should be getting some rehab time shortly so somebody else will have to go soon.  Hopefully the offense will do.  I wonder if Pinango would be interesting to Detroit for Skubal?  I know it would take more but could be a start.

[Laika]

14 minutes ago, The_DH said:

Okay, Lukes is back which is great and Barger should be getting some rehab time shortly so somebody else will have to go soon.  Hopefully the offense will do.  I wonder if Pinango would be interesting to Detroit for Skubal?  I know it would take more but could be a start.

Pinango would not be the first or second piece in such a trade. 

But many teams would want a Pinango at the right price. 

[james jones]

18 minutes ago, The_DH said:

Okay, Lukes is back which is great and Barger should be getting some rehab time shortly so somebody else will have to go soon.  Hopefully the offense will do.  I wonder if Pinango would be interesting to Detroit for Skubal?  I know it would take more but could be a start.

Don't want to dump him for a rental starter.

[The_DH]

What do you think he would cost?  I'd think Pinango King and Parker.

[The_DH]

Damn, now Cease is on the IL