Varsho Returns, Boosting Jays' Offense

0:00It's April 20th. This is Toronto Blue Jays News today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. Dalton Varsho is back in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays. After sitting out two games with left knee discomfort, the centerfielder started against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. He's batting 7th, a spot lower than usual, as the team plays its safe on their West Coast road trip. The Jays held him out Friday through Sunday in Arizona to avoid bigger problems, especially with so many injuries piling up. Varsho tried to push through the knee issue, but the team chose caution over risk. Fans and the club breathed the sigh of relief since Varsho has sparked the offense early this season. In 19 games before the tweak, he hit 262 with three home runs and seven runs batted in. His return bolsters a thin outfield hurting from other ailments. Last year, injuries limited him to just 71 games, but he still slashed efficiently with 20 homers and 55 runs batted in over 2, 148 ad bats.

1:02Right now, George Springer nurses a toe issue, and Addison Barger deals with an ankle sprain, both on the 10 day list and not running yet. This boosts starter Dylan C's too, who's chasing his first win with a sharp 1.74 earned run average and 32 strikeouts. Facing the angels' redevmers, the Jays hope Varsho's spark helps turn their road swing around.