The Toronto Blue Jays are navigating a challenging stretch, with injuries piling up and the team leaning on its depth to stay afloat. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments from the club.

First, some positive news: pitcher Jake Bloss made his season debut after undergoing UCL surgery a year ago. Working in the Florida Complex League, Bloss tossed 2.1 scoreless innings, striking out four while allowing just two hits and no walks. While his performance is encouraging, the Blue Jays will have to wait until late June before he’s ready to contribute at the big-league level—a timeline that feels especially long given the team’s current pitching needs.

Speaking of the injury front, Max Scherzer appears to be the closest to returning among the Blue Jays’ ailing arms. He received a cortisone injection in his thumb yesterday and will be sidelined from throwing for a few days. Meanwhile, Shane Bieber is scheduled to throw a bullpen session today, but don’t expect him back until June. Adding to the concern, José Berríos is meeting with a doctor to review changes in his latest MRI—a development that raises eyebrows for a team already thin on rotation depth.

According to Rotowire, the Blue Jays currently rank as the second most injured team in Major League Baseball, trailing only the Detroit Tigers. That’s a tough spot for a squad with postseason aspirations, but it also highlights opportunities for younger players to step up.

With an off-day on Thursday, Toronto won’t need a fifth starter until May 19th. That gives the coaching staff some breathing room to evaluate options. Spencer Miles impressed in his last outing, and many are hoping the team gives him a chance to stretch out beyond three innings. He’s earned a longer look.

As for today’s lineup, the Blue Jays are facing a left-handed pitcher, and Andrés Giménez is getting a day off—despite launching two home runs yesterday. Giménez struggles against southpaws and is also nursing a sore hamstring, so the decision makes sense. Interestingly, an email pointed out that Giménez had the best day at the plate of any MLB player yesterday, which shows how valuable he’s been when healthy.

But here’s the bottom line: sooner or later, some of the other guys are going to have to start hitting. The Blue Jays can’t rely solely on Giménez and a few bright spots in the rotation. With injuries mounting and the schedule heating up, Toronto needs contributions from every corner of the roster. Keep an eye on how this team adapts in the coming weeks—it could define their season.