2026 Stats
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.105
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
While he was not part of the Blue Jays' 2025 Opening Day lineup, Lukes eventually worked his way into a regular role in Toronto, totaling 438 plate appearances during the regular season and another 62 at-bats in the playoffs. The outfielder popped 12 homers and ranked sixth on the team with 65 RBI during the regular season. He made consistent contact as evidenced by a 13.7 K%, though he also grounded into 12 double plays (46.5 GB%). Lukes was caught stealing more times than he was successful, swiping two bags in six attempts. His postseason run was rather underwhelming, and the team is rumored to be looking to upgrade in its pursuit of another pennant. Lukes can play all three outfield positions and is likely best suited for the fourth-outfielder role at 31 years old. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays in March of 2026.
Helping to fill in for Barger
Lukes will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis
Lukes will be making his second straight start in right and could end up seeing most of his playing time at that position for the foreseeable future following Addison Barger's (ankle) recent placement on the injured list. The Blue Jays are likely to use Lukes in a platoon, with Myles Straw or Davis Schneider potentially spelling him when the team faces left-handed pitching.
Lukes will be making his second straight start in right and could end up seeing most of his playing time at that position for the foreseeable future following Addison Barger's (ankle) recent placement on the injured list. The Blue Jays are likely to use Lukes in a platoon, with Myles Straw or Davis Schneider potentially spelling him when the team faces left-handed pitching.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+13%
OPS vs RHP
2026
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .650 | 68 | 0 | 6 | .218 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .735 | 482 | 13 | 71 | .262 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .261 | 20 | 0 | 2 | .111 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .697 | 53 | 0 | 6 | .238 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .734 | 385 | 12 | 59 | .257 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .536 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .871 | 77 | 1 | 10 | .328 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+13%
OPS on Road
2026
-100%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .681 | 265 | 4 | 37 | .246 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .767 | 285 | 9 | 40 | .267 | ||||
| 2026Home | .343 | 15 | 0 | 1 | .143 | ||||
| 2026Away | .000 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||||
| 2025Home | .694 | 206 | 3 | 31 | .254 | ||||
| 2025Away | .762 | 232 | 9 | 34 | .256 | ||||
| 2024Home | .745 | 44 | 1 | 5 | .243 | ||||
| 2024Away | .883 | 47 | 0 | 5 | .359 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nathan Lukes compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.25BB Rate
4.8%K Rate
19.0%BABIP
.125ISO
.000AVG
.105OBP
.143SLG
.105OPS
.248wOBA
.118Exit Velocity
84.6 mphHard Hit Rate
18.8%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.215Expected SLG
.292Sprint Speed
22.9 ft/secGround Ball %
43.8%Line Drive %
18.8%Fly Ball %
37.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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"Lukes hits nukes" is a marketing campaign waiting to happen. Unfortunately, the skill set is not there, as there is not much pop in his bat, and given that he is now 30 years old, it is unlikely anything changes moving forward. Lukes has the skills to play all three outfield spots and has made a name for himself in Triple-A as a high-contact hitter with good plate discipline, but that skill set has not translated into any major league regular playing time. Lukes stands a good chance of making the roster out of camp should Daulton Varsho's recovery from shoulder surgery take longer than expected, but there simply is not much here to get excited about unless you are in a deep AL Only OBP league looking for bench depth.
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Sitting again Wednesday
Lukes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
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Cedes LF to Sanchez on Sunday
Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
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On Opening Day roster
Lukes has a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Rosie DiManno of The Toronto Star reports.
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Set to platoon in left field
Lukes will likely be on the strong side of a platoon with Davis Schneider in left field to begin the season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
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Back in lineup for Game 2
Lukes (knee) will start in right field and bat second Monday in Game 2 of the ALCS versus the Mariners.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Option to be traded
The Blue Jays are considering trading Lukes, Myles Straw or Joey Loperfido for bullpen help, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
Analysis
Lukes is currently in line to open next season as the Blue Jays' primary left fielder, though Toronto is considered by most to be the favorite to sign Kyle Tucker. The 31-year-old Lukes slashed .255/.323/.407 with 12 home runs over 135 regular-season games in 2025 and is under team control through the 2030 season.
Lukes is currently in line to open next season as the Blue Jays' primary left fielder, though Toronto is considered by most to be the favorite to sign Kyle Tucker. The 31-year-old Lukes slashed .255/.323/.407 with 12 home runs over 135 regular-season games in 2025 and is under team control through the 2030 season.