Ernie Clement
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Jun 28 2025Clement went 2-for-2 with three walks, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utility infielder continues to march toward a career-best campaign. Clement has recorded multiple hits in 10 of his last 14 games, a blistering stretch in which he's slashing .453/.500/.585 with four doubles, a homer, a steal, four RBI and 12 runs.
Jun 19 2025Clement went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old infielder hit safely for the ninth straight game, a stretch in which Clement is batting a blistering .410 (16-for-39) with four doubles, a solo homer and seven total runs scored. With injuries piling up in the Blue Jays' outfield, Addison Barger is needed in right field, allowing Clement to start five of the last six games at third base. Given the way he's swinging the bat however, manager John Schneider would be finding ways to get him in the lineup even if there wasn't a regular spot available for Clement.
Jun 16 2025Clement went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at shortstop while Bo Bichette received a break from defensive duties as the DH, Clement extended his hitting streak to seven games. The 29-year-old super-utility player has seen time at every infield position this season, and Clement's hot bat has made him a fixture in the lineup of late -- he's hit safely in 15 of his last 18 contests, slashing .389/.397/.625 over that stretch with eight doubles, three homers, seven RBI and 14 runs.
Jun 13 2025Clement (lower body) is batting fifth and playing third base Friday against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Clement was dealing with a lower-body injury, and after a team off day Thursday, Clement is back in the starting nine. He has a hit in six of his last seven games, going 9-for-30 (.300) with three doubles and a home run during that stretch.
Jun 11 2025Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals that Clement is considered day-to-day with a lower body injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was replaced by Addison Barger at third base in the ninth inning. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, and with the Blue Jays scheduled for an off-day Thursday, Clement could be available for Friday's weekend opener against the Phillies. He went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run prior to being subbed out.
Jun 4 2025Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will head to the bench for the first time since May 16, breaking a streak of 16 consecutive starts in which he slashed .305/.379/.475 with two home runs and a 6:6 BB:K. During that time, Clement made most of his starts at second base, but he'll likely be in line to see most of his playing time at third base moving forward after the Blue Jays welcomed Andres Gimenez back from the injured list Tuesday. Clement should have a regular spot in the lineup versus lefties, but Gimenez's return could render Clement more of a part-time player against righties. Addison Barger will likely play third base on the days Clement is out of the lineup, while Nathan Lukes, Jonatan Clase and Alan Roden will be candidates to pick up starts in the corner outfield.
May 30 2025Clement went 4-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement came around to score in the second inning on a Myles Straw RBI single before belting a solo home run off Jeffrey Springs in the third. Clement has gone deep in back-to-back games and has logged all three of his home runs this season in May. He has slashed .298/.343/.457 with one steal and 12 RBI in 104 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
May 29 2025Clement went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and a two-run double in Thursday's 12-0 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All five of Clement's RBI came in Toronto's eight-run second inning. He opened the scoring with a homer off Jacob Lopez, his second of the season, before driving in three more runs with a bases-clearing double in his second at-bat in the frame. Clement had gone 14 games without an extra-base hit prior to Thursday -- he went 8-for-46 (.174) with a .443 OPS in that span. Overall, the 29-year-old infielder is slashing .256/.301/.344 with 16 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases across 176 plate appearances this year. Clement should continue to serve as the Jays' primary second baseman in the absence of Andres Gimenez (quadriceps).
May 16 2025Clement is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had started each of the previous seven tilts at second base but will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Michael Stefanic is at the keystone and batting eighth for the Blue Jays.
May 14 2025Clement went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement led off the bottom of the seventh with a solo home run for his first homer of the season. He's now registered at least a hit in seven straight games and has 10 hits in his last 20 at-bats. Clement's recent excellent play has raised his average over 50 points in the last week, as he's slashing .275/.302/.367 with eight extra-base hits, eight RBI, 11 runs, two steals and a 5:19 BB:K in 118 plate appearances.
May 12 2025Clement went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old utility player has started four straight games at second base since Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) landed on the IL, and Clement has gone an impressive 8-for-16 during that span with a steal, two RBI and three runs. All eight hits have been singles however, and he's still looking for his first homer of 2025 after launching 12 in 139 games last season. With Addison Barger also heating up while getting regular run at third base and offering a lot more upside in an everyday role, Clement could have a hard time finding consistent at-bats once Gimenez returns.
May 10 2025Clement went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement's playing time was on the decline about a week ago, but he should be able to see steady at-bats while Andres Gimenez is on the 10-day injured list. Over his last five contests, Clement has helped his own case to stay in the lineup by going 7-for-20 (.350). The versatile infielder is batting .248 with a .587 OPS, no home runs, six RBI, nine runs scored, two steals and six doubles over 109 plate appearances. Clement has started all three games at second base since Gimenez was injured, allowing Addison Barger to take over at third, at least against right-handed pitchers.
May 4 2025Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will take a seat for the second game in a row and could be moving into more of a part-time role against right-handed pitching while the Blue Jays look to open up more playing time at third base for Addison Barger, who draws the start Sunday. Barger is capable of playing the corner outfield as well, so Clement could see his opportunities against right-handed pitching pick up if he performs well enough to warrant more at-bats. Clement has thus far offered little to get excited about for fantasy purposes, slashing just .225/.259/.275 with zero home runs and one steal over 86 plate appearances on the season.
May 3 2025Clement isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will get a day off Saturday after making four consecutive starts, during which he went 3-for-14 with a run scored. Addison Barger will fill in at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Apr 13 2025Clement went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement snapped out of a 1-for-22 slump to open April with a breakout performance Sunday, also notching his first stolen base of the season. The 29-year-old has appeared in 15 of the Blue Jays' 16 games this season, but he's hitting a disappointing .194 with four RBI, three runs scored and a steal across 42 plate appearances.
Apr 7 2025Clement is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will head to the bench for the series opener after he picked up starts in four of the past five games. Though he'll likely have a regular spot in the lineup against lefties, Clement may have to settle for more of a part-time role against right-handed pitching while the Blue Jays often deploy Will Wagner at third base and rotate other players at designated hitter in those matchups.
Mar 31 2025Clement is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement has now hit the bench three times through the Blue Jays' first five games. All of his absences have come against right-handed pitching, so Clement may be viewed as more of a part-time player even after performing at a better-than-league-average level versus righties in 2024 (.312 wOBA, 104 wRC+). Playing time could become even more difficult to come by for Clement when Daulton Varsho (shoulder) returns from the injured list, as Will Wagner would likely be deployed at third base even more frequently after having thus far moved between the hot corner and designated hitter.
Mar 30 2025Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will be on the bench for the second time in the four-game series while Will Wagner fills in for him at third base. Though the right-handed-hitting Clement should be a regular part of the lineup versus left-handed pitching, he could be more of a part-time option at third base.
Mar 28 2025Clement is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement got the call at third base in the opener and went hitless in three trips to the plate. The Blue Jays are going with Will Wagner at third base in the second game of the series while Clement heads to the bench.
Mar 7 2025Clement went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base and batting seventh in what might have been a preview of Toronto's Opening Day lineup, Clement turned on a Cooper Criswell offering in the second inning and drove it out to center field for his first homer of the spring. The 28-year-old infielder has gotten off to a hot start in camp, going 8-for-17 (.471) in seven appearances, but he'll likely need to improve on last season's .284 OBP if he's going to be anything more than a utility player in the majors over the long haul.
Mar 6 2025Clement (mouth) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An errant fastball struck Clement in the face during Monday's exhibition against the Tigers, but he managed to avoid any fractures and was cleared of a concussion. The 28-year-old is now ready to resume his preparations for Opening Day, as he gears up to serve as the primary third baseman for Toronto in 2025.
Mar 5 2025Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Clement (mouth) could be back in the lineup Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had to leave Monday's game against the Tigers after being hit in the face by a pitch, but he managed to escape with just a lip laceration and contusion and is feeling much better. He's expected to serve as Toronto's primary third baseman in 2025.
Mar 3 2025Clement did not suffer any fractures and is not dealing with any concussion symptoms as a result of a hit-by-pitch in the face during Monday's game against the Tigers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a scary situation when Clement was struck by a 91.3 mph Ty Madden fastball, but the infielder has managed to escape with merely a lip laceration and contusion. Projected to be the Blue Jays' primary third baseman this season, Clement should be considered day-to-day.
Feb 21 2025Clement is the favorite to begin the season as the Blue Jays' starting third baseman, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto's affinity for utility players likely means Clement won't stay at the hot corner, however -- the 28-year-old saw 41 games at shortstop last season in addition to 96 at third base, and he has prior experience at second base and in left field as well. Clement slashed a passable .263/.284/.408 in 2024 with 12 homers and 12 steals over 452 plate appearances, but he'll be pushed for playing time by Will Wagner, Orelvis Martinez, Addison Barger and others as the Jays look for more offense from their lineup.
Jan 9 2025Clement agreed to a one-year, $1.975 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first full major-league season, Clement slashed .263/.284/.408 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI over 452 plate appearances while also swiping 12 bags. The 28-year-old doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he remains in a good position to open the season as the Jays' primary third baseman.
Sep 23 2024Clement went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting second Sunday and getting another start at shortstop in the absence of Bo Bichette (finger), Clement continued a strong September that has seen him slash .292/.301/.389 in 18 games with a homer, two steals, four RBI and 10 runs. The 28-year-old infielder should retain a regular spot in the lineup over the final week of the season, and he's positioned himself for a prime role in the Blue Jays' 2025 plans.
Sep 21 2024Clement is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will get Saturday off after making nine consecutive starts for Toronto. In his place, Leo Jimenez will play shortstop while Davis Schneider plays the keystone. Clement is 11-for-38 (.289) across his last 10 games.
Sep 11 2024Clement went 2-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old infielder's hot bat has kept him in the lineup in September. Clement has five multi-hit performances in eight games to begin the month, batting .324 (11-for-34) with a double, a triple, a homer, a steal, two RBI and eight runs. He could get squeezed for playing time once Bo Bichette (calf) comes off the IL, but for now Clement will continue bouncing between shortstop and third base while getting regular at-bats.
Sep 2 2024Clement went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had the Blue Jays' only extra-base hit of the afternoon and was the only player in the lineup with more than one hit. Clement took Bailey Ober deep in the opening frame and later singled and stole a bag in the eighth. The 28-year-old finished with 17 RBI in 27 games in August and also now has three steals over his last six starts. For the year, he's slashing .261/.284/.423 with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 39 runs, 11 steals and a 9:33 BB:K in 361 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2024Clement isn't in Toronto's lineup Saturday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will get a breather Saturday after going 7-for-37 (.189) with two homers and eight RBI across the Jays' last 10 games. His absence will allow Leo Jimenez to pick up a start at shortstop and bat ninth.
Aug 30 2024Clement went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement went hitless in his first two at-bats before driving home Addison Barger with a double in the top of the sixth innings to extend Toronto's lead to two runs. The shortstop would later add a single before stealing his 10th base of the season, giving him his seventh multi-hit performances this month. Clement has now driven in nine runs over his last 10 games, though he's batting just .216 (8-for-37) over that stretch.
Aug 22 2024Clement went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement contributed to Toronto's five-run second inning with a two-run blast to left field. It was his third straight contest with a homer following a 32-game stretch during which he went deep just once. Clement has enjoyed a strong August, notching at least one hit in 13 of 18 contests and batting .292 (21-for-72) with four homers, 14 RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases during that span.
Aug 20 2024Clement is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement is absent from the starting nine for the first time in 28 games for what's likely a maintenance day. The infielder has been seeing the ball well this month, going 18-for-65 (.277) with a pair of homers, three stolen bases and a 10.3 percent K rate.
Aug 19 2024Clement went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 6-3 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement salvaged his stat line with a ninth-inning homer off Alexis Diaz. the infielder's eighth long ball of the season. Clement is 6-for-24 (.250) with two home runs and a triple over his last six games and owns a .704 OPS on the year.
Aug 4 2024Clement went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement got the better of Gerrit Cole and Austin Wells, singling and stealing second base off the duo in each of the first two frames. The 28-year-old swiped his first bag since July 27 and is now 7-for-9 in stolen base tries this season. Clement has appeared in all 16 games for the Blue Jays since the All-Star break, batting .283 with four extra-base hits, three runs scored, eight RBI and three stolen bases in 15 starts.
Aug 3 2024Clement went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Friday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base and batting sixth, Clement delivered his fourth multi-hit performance in the last eight games. The 28-year-old old utility player has become a fixture at the hot corner thanks to a .281/.307/.448 slash line since the beginning of July with three homers, two steals, nine runs and 18 RBI in 26 contests.
Jul 20 2024Clement isn't in Toronto's lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Friday's loss in the series opener. His absence will move Vladimir Guerrero to third base while Spencer Horwitz starts at first, opening up the keystone for Davis Schneider.
Jul 12 2024Clement went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has become the Jays' regular third baseman with Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) on the shelf and Addison Barger back in Triple-A. Clement has started 12 of the last 14 games at the hot corner, slashing .244/.261/.467 over that stretch with three homers, a steal, five runs and eight RBI. Kiner-Falefa only resumed baseball activities earlier this week and may not be ready to come off the IL immediately after the All-Star break, so Clement's starting stint could last into the latter part of July.
Jul 11 2024Clement went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement smacked a three-run shot off Logan Webb in the fifth to put Toronto on top 3-2 and then added an RBI single his next at-bat to extend the lead. The 28-year-old finished the night with three hits for only the second time on the campaign, and he's now homered in back-to-back games. Clement has also hit safely in three straight, going 5-for-13 (.384) over that stretch with seven RBI and three runs scored.
Jul 10 2024Clement went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement gave the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead in the seventh after taking Ryan Walker deep to left center, but the lead would end up slipping away in the ninth. Clement's homer was one of three hits the team mustered up on the night and his fifth long ball of the season. Clement should continue to see a steady dose of at-bats as long as Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) is on the shelf. The 28-year-old is now slashing .250/.266/.407 with 17 RBI, 20 runs and a 3:15 BB:K in 179 plate appearances.
Jul 2 2024Clement went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old utility player wasn't even supposed to be in the starting lineup, but a late scratch for Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) inserted Clement at third base, and he wound up taking Josh Hader deep in the ninth inning to spoil a combined shutout bid for Houston. The long ball was his fourth of the season, setting a new career high, and he's slashing .333/.347/.563 in 49 plate appearances since the beginning of June. Should Kiner-Falefa require an IL stint, Clement could see a big uptick in playing time, although Addison Barger would also be in the mix at third base.
Jul 1 2024Clement will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement wasn't in the Blue Jays' initial lineup, but he'll get his third straight start after he was a late addition in place of Vladimir Guerrero (finger), who was scratched. Guerrero is considered day-to-day, and once he's able to rejoin the lineup, Clement will likely return to his usual bench role.
Jun 24 2024Clement is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto has a spot open its everyday infield after Bo Bichette (calf) was placed on the injured list Tuesday, but Clement doesn't look as though he'll be the main beneficiary. Clement will take a seat for the second straight game while Addison Barger gets another start at third base as Isiah Kiner-Falefa shifts over to Bichette's usual spot at shortstop.
Jun 23 2024Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will begin Sunday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with one strikeout in Saturday's 6-3 loss. Addison Barger will start at the hot corner Sunday and bat sixth against Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie.
Jun 19 2024Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had started at third base in each of the past three games, but he'll give way to Addison Barger for the series finale. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has paced the Blue Jays with 33 starts at the hot corner this season, but he's likely to see most of his playing time at shortstop for the foreseeable future while Bo Bichette (calf) is on the injured list. Rather than leaning on Clement as its everyday third baseman during Bichette's absence, Toronto could opt to use a committee of Clement, Barger and Orelvis Martinez at the position.
Jun 18 2024Clement went 3-for-4 in Monday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the nod at third base and batting eighth, the utility infielder out together his fourth straight multi-hit performance in a starting role. Clement's gone 9-for-13 over that blistering stretch with three doubles, a homer, two RBI and three runs as he takes advantage of Bo Bichette's absence to due to a calf issue. Even when Bichette is cleared to return, Clement's hot streak will likely keep him in the starting lineup for a Blue Jays squad scrambling to find offense wherever it can.
Jun 17 2024Clement went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The utility player got the start at third base and hit ninth, and Clement opened the scoring for the Jays in the second inning by taking Ben Lively deep. Clement has multiple hits in three straight starts with three doubles and Sunday's long ball, and he could be slugging his way into more playing time. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .264/.286/.421 with three homers, three steals, 11 RBI and 17 runs in 128 plate appearances.
May 22 2024Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement started at third base in six consecutive games from May 10 through 17, but he's since moved back into a utility role with the likes of Justin Turner, Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer all returning to full health after missing out on multiple starts due to illnesses. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has since moved back to the hot corner after previously seeing most of his time at second base when the Blue Jays weren't at full strength.
May 13 2024Clement will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will stick in the starting nine for the fourth straight game, but the veteran utility man doesn't seem to moving into a full-time role. He's been the beneficiary of all of George Springer, Kevin Kiermaier and Justin Turner being out of the lineup at least twice apiece in the past four games. Kiermaier is still dealing with an illness, but Springer and Turner look to be healthy and should return to the lineup Tuesday, at which point Clement will likely move back into a bench role.
Apr 26 2024Clement went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's rain-shortened loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base and batting sixth, Clement did what he could with his opportunities, dropping a sacrifice bunt in the second inning before singling home the Jays' only run of the game in the fourth. The 28-year-old has a four-game RBI streak going despite sporadic playing time, and while he sports an impressive .292/.300/.479 slash line on the season with two homers, two steals, six RBI and nine runs in 51 plate appearances, Clement is one of five utility players currently on the big-league roster -- along with Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Cavan Biggio, Davis Schneider and the recently promoted Addison Barger -- who are splitting time between second base, third base and left field. Unless that logjam gets cleared a little, it will be tough for Clement or any of that cohort to provide consistent fantasy value.
Apr 22 2024Clement went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement left the yard with a solo blast to left field off Joe Musgrove in the third inning for his second home run of the year. Clement came into this season with just four career home runs and is already halfway to that mark in the first month of the campaign. The 28-year-old is slashing .295/.304/.500 with five extra-base hits, four RBI, nine runs and a 0:5 BB:K in 46 plate appearances.
Apr 17 2024Clement went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base and batting seventh, Clement delivered his second straight multi-hit performance and fourth of the season. The 28-year-old utility player predictably hasn't been able to match his blistering spring now that the games count, but he's become a useful part of Toronto's mix-and-match infield, batting .289 (11-for-38) with three doubles, a homer, a steal, two RBI and eight runs while making appearances at third base (nine), shortstop (four), second base (one) and even left field (one).
Apr 6 2024Clement went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the game as a pinch hitter for Cavan Biggio in the top of the seventh inning, Clement broke open a 0-0 tie by driving a Caleb Ferguson fastball over the fence in left field. It was the 28-year-old infielder's first long ball and first RBI of the season, but he's had a solid start to the campaign, going 5-for-17 (.294) with three runs scored and only one strikeout. Clement's hit tool, defensive versatility and developing power -- he slugged 11 homers with a .196 ISO in 320 plate appearances for Triple-A Buffalo last year -- could allow him to carve out a much larger role than expected on a Toronto roster that lacks full-time starters at second base and third base.
Mar 21 2024Clement appears to have won a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster following the trade of Santiago Espinal to the Reds on Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was likely in the lead for an infield utility role anyway, but shipping out Espinal clarifies the roster picture for Toronto. The 27-year-old has been stunningly productive this spring, batting .375 (15-for-40) with three homers, two triples, two steals and only one strikeout, but his career .231/.279/.299 slash line through 364 big-league plate appearances is probably a better reflection of his fantasy appeal. It's also not clear just how much playing time Clement will get given that the Jays already have a number of players with versatile defensive portfolios, including Cavan Biggio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, but Espinal faced similar competition in 2023 and still saw 254 PAs over 93 games.
Mar 12 2024Clement 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old launched a two-run homer off Zach Eflin in the second inning before singling home another run off the Tampa right-hander in the third. Clement came into camp with a decent chance of winning the final spot on the Toronto bench due to the fact that he was out of minor-league options, but he's backed that up with a scorching spring that's seen him hit .400 (10-for-25) through nine games with a triple and two homers. Perhaps more impressively, he hasn't struck out once in 26 plate appearances. The Blue Jays have unsettled situations at both second base and third base, and if Clement carries his hot stick into the regular season, he could push his way into playing time at both spots.
Mar 7 2024Clement has emerged as a favorite to win a utility job on the Blue Jays' bench, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old infielder has a modest .578 OPS through 364 career big-league plate appearances, but he's out of minor-league options and has gone 5-for-13 (.385) with a triple and a stolen base through five Grapefruit League games. Clement's main competition appears to be Santiago Espinal and veteran non-roster invitee Eduardo Escobar, but the former can be optioned to Triple-A and the latter is flailing at the plate, going 0-for-15 with eight strikeouts this spring.
Sep 20 2023Clement was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cam Eden is coming up to absorb Clement's spot on the Blue Jays' roster. Clement boasts an .885 OPS in 52 plate appearances in the majors this season, but his opportunities have been few and far between.
Sep 14 2023Clement is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he drew the start at shortstop in Wednesday's 10-0 loss to Texas, Clement has moved back into a utility role since Bo Bichette was reinstated from the 10-day injured list last Friday. Clement is now on the bench for the third time in four games and is expected to see few opportunities moving forward now that Toronto has recently welcomed back both of its regular starters on the left side of the infield (Bichette and Matt Chapman) back from the IL.
Sep 3 2023Clement went 1-for-3 with a single and a run scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement committed two errors in the field, but he was able to produce at the plate once again Saturday after he providing a home run and a triple in Friday's series-opening win. The 27-year-old will receive the starting nod at shortstop and will bat seventh Sunday, but his run as the Blue Jays' primary option at the position could end as soon as next Friday, when Bo Bichette (quadricep) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list.
Aug 30 2023Clement will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll man shortstop for the third game in a row after going 2-for-7 at the dish between the first two contests of the series with Washington. The Blue Jays seem content to go with Clement as their primary option at shortstop until Bo Bichette (quadricep) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.
Aug 28 2023Clement was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will provide some infield depth while Matt Chapman (finger) is on the 10-day injured list and while Bo Bichette (quadricep) is day-to-day. The 27-year-old utility man has a career .542 OPS over parts of three big-league seasons.
Aug 4 2023Toronto optioned Clement to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement drew only one plate appearance during his brief stay on the Blue Jays' major-league roster. The 27-year-old infielder has posted an excellent .352/.417/.543 slash line in 52 games this season at the Triple-A level.
Aug 1 2023Clement was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It'll likely be a short stay in the big leagues for the 27-year-old since trade-acquisition Paul DeJong should soon join his new team. Clement has played in just 12 MLB games this season and is 3-for-7 with a stolen base, two RBI and three runs.
Jul 11 2023The Blue Jays optioned Clement to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement has had a couple stints with the Blue Jays this season but has logged just nine plate appearances. He'll return to a utility role at Buffalo.
Jun 13 2023Clement was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement is 2-for-5 at the dish during his brief time in the majors this season. He'll provide depth along the infield for the Blue Jays.
Jun 6 2023Clement was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was up with the big club for a couple weeks but managed to accrue just six plate appearances, reaching base twice. He'll return to Buffalo and hope to get another call from the big club.
May 23 2023The Blue Jays selected Clement's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was batting .328/.408/.512 with five homers and six steals at Buffalo. He'll give the Jays some positional versatility while Santiago Espinal (hamstring) is out.
Mar 14 2023Clement signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Blue Jays which includes an invitation to major-league spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement struggled to attract interest all winter after batting just .184/.243/.209 over 179 major-league plate appearances last season between the Guardians and Athletics. The soon-to-be 27-year-old will function as organizational infield depth for Toronto heading into the 2023 campaign. He has also played some corner outfield.
Mar 12 2023Clement was released by the Athletics on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was designated for assignment by Oakland last weekend, and he'll become a free agent as part of a series of roster cuts Sunday. The 26-year-old played in 70 games between the Guardians and Athletics last year and hit .184 with 19 runs and six RBI.
Dec 13 2022Clement was designated for assignment by the Athletics, the team announced Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The club needed to clear spots on the 40-man roster for Aledmys Diaz and Jace Peterson. Clement was a waiver claim by the A's in September and will now go through that process again.
Oct 5 2022Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement started each of the Athletics' last three games, going 1-for-12 with a double and a run. He's produced just one hit in 17 at-bats since being activated by the Athletics on Sept. 24 after the team claimed him off waivers from Cleveland.
Sep 24 2022Clement was added to the Athletics' active roster Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by Oakland on Friday and will join the active roster a day later after Sheldon Neuse was designated for assignment. Clement hit .200 with 18 runs and six RBI over 64 games with the Guardians earlier in the year, and he should serve as a utility man with his new club.
Sep 23 2022Clement was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians designated Clement for assignment earlier this week, but Oakland, an organization with much less depth than Cleveland, added him to the 40-man roster. Clement hit .200 with zero home runs and zero steals in 145 at-bats. His defensive versatility is one of the main appeals from a real-life perspective.
Sep 21 2022The Guardians designated Clement for assignment Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was moved off the 40-man roster in order for the Guardians to clear up a spot for rookie outfielder Will Brennan, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Columbus. While filling a utility role for Cleveland this season, Clement had seen action in 64 games and produced a .200/.264/.221 slash line over 161 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2022Clement was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was demoted to Columbus in early August and will return to Cleveland with big-league rosters expanding to 28 players. The 26-year-old has a .492 OPS in 158 plate appearances in the bigs this season and should fill a utility role while up in the majors.
Aug 3 2022The Guardians optioned Clement to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement will surrender his role as the Guardians' top utility infielder to Tyler Freeman, who was called up from Columbus in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Clement had seen scarce playing time at the big-league level this season, with most of his opportunities coming against left-handed pitching. He hit just .203 with three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- in 158 plate appearances with Cleveland.
Jul 16 2022Clement has gone 7-for-22 (.318) through nine games in July. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement hit safely in five straight games before going 0-for-1 off the bench against the Tigers on Saturday. Andres Gimenez (foot) left the contest in the fifth inning, and if he misses time, Clement could see a corresponding uptick in opportunities. The 26-year-old utility man is slashing just .211/.271/.234 with five RBI, 14 runs scored and three doubles through 141 plate appearances. Owen Miller could also pick up time at the keystone, which makes it unclear if Clement will see that much of a boost if Gimenez if out beyond the All-Star break.
Jun 21 2022Clement is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement made two straight starts at third base to close out the Guardians' weekend series with the Dodgers, but he'll move back into his usual reserve role Tuesday with Jose Ramirez (thumb) ready to go after a brief absence. Along with Ramirez, designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) is back in action Tuesday, putting the Guardians lineup back at full strength. As a result, Clement is expected to see limited opportunities moving forward, with most of the starts he receives likely to come against left-handed pitching.
Jun 12 2022Clement has started four of the Guardians' 11 games in June. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's started to mix into the lineup with a little more frequency, but Clement remains without a clear path to at-bats. He's gone 2-for-14 with three strikeouts and a walk through five contests in June, dropping his season slash line to .214/.275/.250 in 92 plate appearances.
May 23 2022Clement is 3-for-10 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored across eight games in May. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Guardians' infield fully healthy, there hasn't been much of an opportunity for Clement to start. He'll likely see most of his limited playing time at second base if Owen Miller's hitting form starts to slip, but it's unlikely Clement sees much more than a bench role in the immediate future. Clement has a .204/.283/.259 slash line with three doubles, seven runs scored and three RBI through 61 plate appearances.
May 1 2022Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement started each of the last three games at either second or third base, going 1-for-11 over that stretch. Though he's out of the lineup Sunday, Clement has indirectly benefited from the absence of Amed Rosario (wrist), who is also on the bench after missing the previous two contests. The Guardians believe Rosario's injury isn't a long-term concern, so Clement's playing time should begin to trend down once Rosario checks back into the lineup.
Apr 13 2022Clement will start at second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Reds, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be filling in at the keystone for the lefty-hitting Andres Gimenez, who is getting a breather with southpaw Nick Lodolo on the hill. Gimenez isn't part of a strict platoon, but the righty-hitting Clement's ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots could allow him to pick up steady starts against southpaws, especially while he's performing well. Through three games, Clement has gone 4-for-8 with two walks, three runs and an RBI.
Apr 2 2022Clement has made the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement secured a reserve role with the major-league club after he hit .455 with two home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, five runs and four strikeouts across 10 Cactus League appearances this spring. He slashed .231/.285/.339 with three homers, 16 runs and nine RBI across 40 games with Cleveland last year.
Sep 24 2021Clement was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement gave Cleveland extra infield depth with Amed Rosario away on bereavement leave, but he's no longer needed now that Rosario has gone through COVID-19 protocols and is back with the team. Clement went 3-for-11 with a homer during his brief time with the team but still owns a .624 OPS through 40 games thus far in his rookie season.
Sep 21 2021Clement went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement took Daniel Lynch deep with a 396-foot blast in the third inning. The long ball accounted for his first hit in three games since getting recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Overall this season, the 25-year-old is batting .227/.276/.336 with three homers across 39 games.
Sep 15 2021Cleveland recalled Clement from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join Cleveland as a replacement on the active roster for Amed Rosario (personal), who was placed on the bereavement list. Andres Gimenez will start at shortstop Wednesday and is expected to serve as the primary option at the position while Rosario is away from the team, but Clement could push Owen Miller and Yu Chang for work at second base in the short term.
Sep 7 2021Clement (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had been on the injured list since Aug. 26, but he began a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron on Saturday. He went 1-for-7 with three strikeouts across his two appearances and will remain in the minors at Triple-A Columbus after right-hander Aaron Civale (finger) was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
Sep 6 2021Clement (undisclosed) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Akron on Saturday and has appeared in two games, going 1-for-7 with a double and three strikeouts between those contests. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland didn't provide an explanation behind Clement's placement on the injured list Aug. 26, but the transaction was presumably the result of COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Now that he's playing in rehab games, Clement looks to be on the cusp of rejoining Cleveland's active roster. He'll serve as a utility infielder once he's formally reinstated.
Aug 26 2021Clement was placed on the injured list with an undisclosed injury Thursday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The roster move didn't include an injury designation, so Clement may have been placed on the COVID-19 IL. If that's the case he'll be eligible to rejoin the active roster once he clears the health and safety protocols.
Aug 22 2021Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement is on the bench for the second time in three games and looks set to see his playing time decline after Cleveland recently called up Andres Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. Expect the righty-hitting Clement to fill the short side of a platoon at second base with the lefty-hitting Gimenez.
Aug 14 2021Clement went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base and batting ninth, Clement was able to launch the first two homers of his brief big-league career. The 25-year-old has seen his playing time fall with Andres Gimenez back on the Cleveland roster, and even after Friday's power display, Clement's .250/.296/.359 slash line in 31 games doesn't make a strong case for a regular role.
Aug 12 2021Clement isn't starting Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement appears to have lost his hold on the starting job at second base, as he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Andres Gimenez will remain at the keystone and bat ninth.
Aug 11 2021Clement isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement went 0-for-3 with a run Tuesday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Andres Gimenez will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
Aug 9 2021Clement isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had recorded hits in each of the last three games, and he went 6-for-11 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts during that time. Andres Gimenez will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
Aug 7 2021Clement went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 6-1 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old got a start at third base to help Jose Ramirez avoid extra wear and tear on his sore elbow. Clement was solid from the bottom of the order, posting his first career three-hit game. The infielder has a modest .231/.277/.269 slash line with four RBI, 11 runs scored and three doubles through 86 plate appearances. He's a pure contact hitter, as he's striking out only 12.8 percent and walking just 3.7 percent of the time.
Aug 4 2021Clement isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement went just 1-for-9 across the last three games, and he'll get a chance to reset Wednesday. Owen Miller will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Jul 31 2021Clement is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a run. Owen Miller will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
Jul 22 2021Clement went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement knocked in more than half of Cleveland's runs with his three-run double in the sixth inning. The 25-year-old has seen a small uptick in playing time at third base lately with Jose Ramirez still battling elbow soreness. A timeshare over the next few weeks is possible until Ramirez is back to 100 percent. Clement is slashing .245/.302/.286 with four RBI and eight runs scored through 55 plate appearances.
Jul 21 2021Clement went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement has played sparingly since being called up to the squad June 13. He hadn't recorded a hit in five games since July 3 and hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since July 28. The 25-year-old has appeared in just eight games this month and will continue to hold a reserve role. He has 10 hits, an RBI, eight runs scored and a 3:7 BB:K over 51 plate appearances this season.
Jul 18 2021Clement will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement picked up five consecutive starts between June 30 and July 4, but he's since moved into a full-time utility role. He'll fill in for a resting Cesar Hernandez on Sunday in what will be Clement's second start in nine games. The lack of consistent playing time makes Clement a tough option to roster, even in AL-only leagues.
Jul 1 2021Clement will start at shortstop and bat seventh Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old will remain in the starting nine for the fourth time in five games, and he looks like he could be the main beneficiary of extra opportunities following Josh Naylor's (ankle) recent placement on the injured list. Clement has gone 3-for-11 with four runs over his previous three starts.
Jun 29 2021Clement went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in Monday's 13-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was his first multi-hit game since he was recalled June 13. He notched two singles and also reached base on a fielder's choice. The 25-year-old is slashing .286/.348/.333 with six hits, an RBI and six runs scored in his first 23 plate appearances, and he should be able to hang around in the majors while Cleveland waits to get some guys healthy again.
Jun 13 2021Clement was recalled to the 26-man roster prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clement was recalled to the big club May 30 but did not appear in a game before being sent back to Triple-A Columbus on June 1. The infielder will rejoin Cleveland on Sunday and will look to make his major-league debut at some point in the coming days. Triston McKenzie was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding roster move.
Jun 1 2021Cleveland optioned Clement to Triple-A Columbus on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a one-day stint with the big club, Clement was sent back to Triple-A to make room on the active roster for pitcher Triston McKenzie, who started the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the White Sox.
May 30 2021Clement was recalled from Triple-A Columbus for Sunday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old is looking to make his big-league debut before likely returning to the minors after the doubleheader. Clement has a .353/.389/.618 slash line through 10 games at Triple-A this season.