Danny Jansen's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) is serving as the designated hitter for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, and if all goes well with that, he'll catch on Friday for the Bisons. Jansen is attempting to return from a fractured right wrist and isn't expected to make his debut in the big leagues with the Blue Jays until late April. There's a chance he could make it back sooner than that if he's feeling good on his minor-league assignment, but Toronto doesn't have any incentive to push him. The 28-year-old backstop can provide useful power to fantasy managers in two-catcher leagues when he's healthy, but his upside is limited because of frequent injuries and the fact he'll be sharing playing time behind the dish with Alejandro Kirk.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) is swinging a bat and hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery, but it sounds as though he's tracking toward a late-April return. Jansen was forced to open the 2024 regular season on the shelf after suffering a small fracture in his right wrist in spring training. Before being activated from the IL, the 28-year-old backstop will go on a minor-league rehab assignment to get his timing down at the plate. When healthy and in Toronto, he'll platoon behind the plate with Alejandro Kirk. Jansen has never reached 20 homers in six MLB seasons, but he had a career-high 17 long balls in 86 games for the Blue Jays in 2023 and brings above-average pop to the catcher position. The problem is he's had a tough time staying healthy and will battle for playing time with Kirk.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) caught both of the throwing sessions for relievers Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) on Thursday and also took batting practice on the field. The next step for him is to face a velocity pitching machine, and the Blue Jays are hoping he'll be ready to catch right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) when he's scheduled to throw four innings or 65 pitches on Sunday at Low-A Dunedin. The 28-year-old is trying to recover from a small fracture in his right wrist but appears to be progressing nicely and could rejoin the Blue Jays roster by the end of April, barring any setbacks on his minor-league rehab assignment. Once he's healthy, he'll be splitting playing time behind the dish with Alejandro Kirk.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) is making solid strides in his recovery process. On Friday, it was reported that Jansen had begun swinging a bat again. It's uncertain if it was dry swings or off a tee. Regardless, it's great to see Jansen back out there swinging again. He has been able to play long toss as well. The team has not given a timetable for Jansen's return to the field. He is working his way back from a fractured wrist, so it could take some time. While he's gone, Alejandro Kirk and Brian Serven figure to split up the playing time behind the plate.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fractured pisiform bone in his right wrist. The Blue Jays expect him to miss "a couple weeks," and he has a follow-up appointment with a doctor on Friday. The 28-year-old backstop's history of hand issues continues. It's a tough blow for Toronto just before the start of the season for one of their most important hitters, but manager John Schneider is hoping Jansen will return quickly. Jansen was hit by a pitch in a Grapefruit League game on Wednesday and will now miss at least the next couple of weeks while he heals. He'll likely open the year on the injured list, but he could make his season debut at some point in April. With Jansen sidelined, Alejandro Kirk will be the team's primary catcher, with Brian Serven and Payton Henry battling for backup duties.