The Toronto Blue Jays clinched a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, highlighted by a strong performance from Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who both homered off Walker Buehler in the first inning. Toronto's offensive onslaught continued as they scored two additional runs in the fourth inning, capitalizing on Buehler's struggles, which included three walks in one inning. Andrés Giménez and Nathan Lukes each contributed with key RBI singles. Despite a solo home run from Carlos Narváez, the Red Sox fell to their eighth loss in nine games, raising concerns after trading Rafael Devers. Yariel Rodríguez secured the win for Toronto, with Jeff Hoffman locking down his 18th save, ensuring a successful series for the Blue Jays.

Kevin Gausman experienced a tumultuous week, initially struggling against the Arizona Diamondbacks by allowing seven runs, inflating his ERA to 7.65. Yet, he bounced back spectacularly in Cleveland, delivering eight shutout innings against the Guardians, leading the Blue Jays to a 6-0 victory.

In his dominant performance, Gausman allowed only two hits and struck out six batters, demonstrating the resilience of a seasoned pitcher. The incident of his retaliation against José Ramírez after a hit on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. highlighted the competitive nature of the game.

Nathan Lukes has returned to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup after a brief stint on the injured list due to a concussion. He was crucially integrated into the batting order against the Chicago White Sox, hitting seventh in left field. Before his injury, Lukes was performing well with a .267 batting average, four home runs, and 21 RBIs.

The Blue Jays also reinstated pitcher Nick Sandlin from the 15-day injured list, while optioning Justin Bruihl and Will Robertson to triple-A Buffalo. Meanwhile, Max Scherzer is on track to start against the Cleveland Guardians next week following a successful bullpen session. Other injury updates include Daulton Varsho, who is expected to return to games soon, while Yimi Garcia is scheduled to pitch in a single-A game, and Bowden Francis continues his recovery after a cortisone injection.

Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season brings important waiver wire considerations for fantasy baseball outfielders. Notably, players from the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays are prime targets given their seven-game schedules. Chandler Simpson, a rookie with 13 steals, is highlighted for his speed potential. Miguel Vargas, a versatile contributor for the White Sox, is also worth adding with his recent performance of six homers in May. Jose Caballero offers similar speed with six steals in his last seven games. Daulton Varsho and Gavin Sheets have shown power potential, while deeper league options like Robert Hassell III and Addison Barger promise upside. You'll want to capitalize on this week’s matchups and streaming opportunities!