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Toronto Blue Jays have announced a change at the catching position prior to game 2 of their Boston Red Sox series. Getty
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 6: Alejandro Kirk #30 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) Getty
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 7: Brett Bateman #21 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates his first Major League base hit in the third inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blue Jays won 5-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Getty
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 11: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after batting against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 11, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Getty
The Toronto Blue Jays desperately want to catch up to the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays. To do that, they will need to get through the Boston Red Sox. Heading into the second of four games, there was Blue Jays news regarding Brandon Valenzuela. Additionally, the Red Sox announced their own news regarding Adley Rutschman.
The Red Sox and Blue Jays are battling for a playoff spot in the AL East. The Baltimore Orioles separate the two MLB clubs, but given the historic win streak the Red Sox were just on, the gap between them is substantial.
Tonight’s game is broadcast at 7:07 PM Eastern Time.
Toronto Blue Jays News: Brandon Valenzuela Out, Alejandro Kirk In
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GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 6: Alejandro Kirk #30 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
Of the several changes happening to the Blue Jays lineup for Tuesday’s Game 2, Valenzuela is involved with one of them.
In what has become a standard move for them, they have taken Valenzuela out and replaced him with Kirk.
Considering the crunched schedule that lies in front of the Blue Jays, it’s not a surprising decision. It’s definitely a change that is easier to swallow when thinking about it in terms of trying to avoid injury with the players.
Other Blue Jays Changes
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GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 7: Brett Bateman #21 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates his first Major League base hit in the third inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Blue Jays won 5-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
As far as other Blue Jays changes go, there are several.
Brett Bateman is playing in center field, with Nathan Lukes playing right field and Myles Straw playing left field.
The Blue Jays also announced a few minor transactions.
Jameson Taillon was placed on 15-day IL, and Chase Lee was recalled. Lee will be active for tonight’s game.
The Boston Red Sox & Adley Rutschman
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GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 11: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after batting against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 11, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Perhaps the biggest change from either team involves the Red Sox and Rutschman.
The Red Sox have yet to announce their roster for tonight’s game, but one MLB insider has revealed that Rutschman will make his Red Sox debut tonight.
“Adley Rutschman will hit third tonight. Red Sox working through a Jake Rogers move, then will have lineup,” Chris Cotillo wrote on social media on Tuesday.
Rutschman has eight home runs, 47 RBIs and 62 hits in 67 games. The 28-year-old catcher has yet to play for his new team since the MLB Trade Deadline.
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