Blue Jays reinstate OF Lukes from paternity list

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list.

Lukes will also be active for Friday’s series opener at home against the Seattle Mariners.

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The 30-year-old last played in Toronto’s 8-4 loss to Atlanta on Monday.

Lukes is batting .167 with three RBIs in 12 games this season for the Blue Jays.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 18, 2025.