Wagner is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
The lefty-hitting Wagner will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout with Atlanta sending southpaw Chris Sale to the mound. Leo Jimenez will start at second base and bat fifth.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Not in Thursday's lineup
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Wagner is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston.
It's right-hander Kutter Crawford on the bump for the Red Sox, but the left-handed hitting Wagner will begin this one on the bench. Leo Jimenez is getting the call at second base for the Blue Jays.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Not in Saturday's lineup
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Wagner isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Wagner has slashed .344/.364/.438 with five RBI through the first 10 games of his MLB career. He'll get a chance to rest Saturday, opening up second base for Davis Schneider.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Wagner is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Wagner has gone 8-for-15 with three doubles and three RBI in four games since being called up for his MLB debut Monday, but he'll sit Sunday as lefty Shota Imanaga takes the mound for Chicago. Spencer Horwitz will cover the keystone while Alejandro Kirk receives a turn at designated hitter.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Out of Wednesday's lineup
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Wagner is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Wagner has gone 5-for-8 with three doubles, three RBI and a run in his first two MLB games this season, but he'll take a seat for Wednesday's series finale in Anaheim. Addison Barger will enter the lineup in Wagner's place against Angels lefty Tyler Anderson.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Three hits in debut
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Wagner went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI single and a run scored during Monday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Wagner wasn't the featured piece of the three-player return package from Houston for Yusei Kikuchi, but he's been outstanding since joining the Blue Jays organization. He logged a 1.116 OPS in 31 plate appearances at Triple-A Buffalo before earning the call up Monday. He remained red-hot despite the making the leap to MLB, logging a double in his first big-league at bat as part of a three-hit day. The left-hander drew the start at second base Monday but could also see action at third base moving forward.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Making major-league debut Monday
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Wagner is starting at second base and batting sixth in Monday's series opener against the Angels.
Since being acquired by the Blue Jays in the Yusei Kikuchi trade, Wagner went 10-for-25 with a 1.116 OPS with Triple-A Buffalo. Wagner was called up from Buffalo on Monday, and the 26-year-old will face Halos right-hander Davis Daniel in his first taste of major-league action.
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Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Added to major-league roster
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The Blue Jays selected Wagner's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
One of the players acquired from the Astros in the Yusei Kikuchi trade, the 26-year-old Wagner has slashed .315/.432/.444 with six home runs and three stolen bases over 77 games at the Triple-A level in 2024. The left-handed hitting utility player should see regular playing time at least against right-handed pitching, likely bouncing around between second base, third base and first base.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Back in action for Corpus Christi
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Wagner (wrist) returned from Double-A Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list Friday and has gone 3-for-8 with one double, two walks, two RBI, two runs and one stolen base in his first two games since being activated.
Wagner picked up starts at second base and hit out of the No. 5 spot in both games, his first action with Corpus Christi since May 25. After completing his recovery from right wrist surgery, Wagner began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on July 21 and posted an .852 OPS in seven games at the rookie ball level before being activated.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Requires hamate surgery
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Wagner underwent surgery Friday to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his right hand, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Wagner was shut down earlier this week at Double-A Corpus Christi due to what was originally described as right wrist discomfort, and further testing revealed the need for a surgical procedure on his hamate bone. The 24-year-old infielder could be in recovery mode for close to two months.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Wagner was reassigned to minor league camp Saturday by the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Wagner went 4-for-10 in his time with the Astros while picking up three RBI, and is considered one of the better prospects in the Houston system. The son of former Houston stopper Billy Wagner, Will is likely to open the season at the higher levels of the minors, and he has an outside chance of making his debut with the Astros in 2023.
