Spencer Horwitz Injury News & Updates
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Sent down to minors
Horwitz was optioned to the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Triple-A Buffalo's season is over, which is the reasoning behind Horwitz being sent to the Jays' FCL club. He's clearing out to make room for Brandon Belt's return from the injured list.
Sep 21, 2023
Another start Thursday
Horwitz is playing first base and batting sixth Thursday against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
It's the second straight start for Horwitz, who filled the DH role Wednesday after Vladimir Guerrero (knee) was scratched and tallied three RBI as part of a 6-1 victory. The 25-year-old has batted .286/.375/.429 across his first 40 major-league plate appearances this season with Toronto and could see more opportunities if Guerrero requires an extended absence.
Sep 12, 2023
Hitting cleanup, Belt to IL
Horwitz is hitting cleanup Tuesday against the Rangers after Brandon Belt (back spasms) was placed on the 10-day injured list.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz has excellent plate skills and questionable power for a first baseman, but he will get an opportunity to play regularly against righties in the short term. On the season, he has a .308/.400/.462 slash line with one home run, seven strikeouts and four walks in 30 plate appearances.
Sep 3, 2023
Blasts first career homer
Horwitz went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over Colorado.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz was a last-minute lineup replacement for Brandon Belt, who was a late scratch due to back tightness. The rookie made an immediate impact in his first start since being recalled from Triple-A on Friday. His first career home run was a solo shot in the fourth. He followed that up with an RBI single in the fifth, then added another single in the seventh. Horwitz's playing time moving forward will likely hinge on how much time, if any, Belt is forced to miss.
Sep 1, 2023
Recalled from Buffalo
Toronto recalled Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz returns to the majors as a backup at first base and in the corner outfield with rosters expanding from 26 to 28. The 25-year-old went 2-for-8 in a brief stint with the Blue Jays back in June and has posted an impressive .337/.450/.495 slash line with 10 homers and 72 RBI across 107 games this summer at Triple-A.
Aug 31, 2023
Will be promoted Friday
The Blue Jays will recall Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Eric Treuden of Jays Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz already had a brief three-game stint with the Jays in June and went 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored. He's slashed .337/.450/.495 across 484 plate appearances with Triple-A Buffalo and will serve as a bench bat down the stretch as the Jays make a push for the postseason.
Jun 21, 2023
Sent back to minors
The Blue Jays optioned Horwitz to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
With Brandon Belt (hamstring) returning from the injured list Wednesday, the Blue Jays had no room on the 26-man active roster for Horwitz. During his five-day stint in the big leagues, Horwitz started at designated hitter in three games and went 2-for-8 with two walks and a run.
Jun 20, 2023
Another start at DH
Horwitz is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth in Tuesday's contest in Miami.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz didn't start the first game after his promotion on Friday, but he's since been in the lineup for each of the last three contests. It appears that he could carve out a regular DH role against right-handers while Brandon Belt (hamstring) is sidelined. Horwitz has reached base four times and driven in one run in his first eight major-league plate appearances.
Jun 16, 2023
Officially promoted
The Blue Jays recalled Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz holds an .826 OPS in Triple-A this season and will join the Blue Jays to provide depth at first base, although he has also been used occasionally in left field. Nathan Lukes was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.
Jun 16, 2023
Slated for promotion
Horwitz will be recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Friday's game versus the Rangers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
It's not clear yet what the Blue Jays' corresponding move will be. Horwitz is sporting a .300/.421/.405 batting line with two home runs and three stolen bases with Buffalo this season. The 25-year-old is capable of playing first base and left field and can also handle second base in a pinch. He'll be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.
Mar 13, 2023
Optioned to MiLB camp
Horwitz was optioned Monday to minor-league camp, KKeegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz is currently playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, and will report to the backfields of Dunedin when that tournament concludes. The 24-year-old infielder/outfielder registered an .843 OPS with 12 homers over 114 games with Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo in the 2022 season.
Feb 27, 2023
Healthy for spring training
Horwitz (undisclosed) will start at first base and bat second in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Horwitz came off the bench and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League opener Saturday, but he'll now get the chance to make his first start of the spring. The 25-year-old concluded the 2022 campaign on injured list at Triple-A Buffalo due to an unspecified injury, but he looks like he's back to full health following the offseason. Horwitz slashed .246/.361/.363 across 202 plate appearances in his first taste of Triple-A following his midseason call-up from Double-A New Hampshire in 2022.
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