Blue Jays Provide Latest Health Update on Spencer Arrighetti

August 11, 2026 - 15:07

The Toronto Blue Jays have issued a new update on starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, the young arm they acquired just before the trade deadline. Arrighetti came over from the Houston Astros in a deal that sent center fielder Daulton Varsho and cash to Houston. At the time, the move was seen as a low-risk, high-reward play for a pitcher who had lost his spot in the Astros rotation but still had plenty of team control left.

Arrighetti has been on the injured list since late July with a forearm strain, and the club has been cautious with his throwing program. According to the latest report, he has resumed light throwing and is progressing without any setbacks. The team is not putting a firm timeline on his return, but the fact that he is back on the mound is a positive sign for a rotation that has struggled with consistency all season.

The Blue Jays are not in a position to rush him back. With the season winding down and the team out of playoff contention, the focus is on getting Arrighetti healthy and ready for a full spring training next year. The front office believes he can be a mid-rotation starter, and they want to give him every chance to build on that promise.

For now, fans will have to wait a bit longer to see him in a Toronto uniform, but the early signs are encouraging. The organization remains optimistic that he will be fully ready by the time next season rolls around.