In his season debut, Daulton Varsho made a spectacular return to the Toronto Blue Jays’ outfield after being activated from the injured list. In the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, Varsho executed an impressive catch while falling near the center field wall, grabbing a drive hit by Jarren Duran. Despite losing his balance and rolling over, Varsho managed to catch the ball with his glove while on one knee, demonstrating his remarkable defensive skills.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider initially feared Varsho might have reinjured his right shoulder, which had undergone surgery the previous September, but Varsho reassured him that he was fine. The catch garnered high praise, with Boston’s Alex Bregman calling it “one of the best catches I’ve ever seen in my life,” while expressing disappointment that it denied Duran a potential triple.
Varsho, who won a Gold Glove award last season, previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and boasts a career batting average of .225 along with 79 home runs across his five-season tenure in both MLB teams. In addition to Varsho’s activation, the Blue Jays announced the return of right-hander Casey Lawrence from waivers, while optioning Paxton Schultz and Will Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo.
This game was a stark contrast for the Blue Jays, who suffered a 10-2 loss, emphasizing the challenges they face this season. Meanwhile, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer also made strides towards recovery from thumb inflammation, throwing off the mound for the second time.
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