Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The left-handed slugger was pulled out of the contest due to left hamstring tightness. Manager John Schneider mentioned that Belt will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury. Honestly, hamstring issues can be tricky, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Belt land on the injured list. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Brandon Belt was 2-for-4 with a solo homer against the Astros in a 3-2 win on Wednesday. Belt blasted a home run into the second deck off a pitch from Houston's hurler Ronel Blanco. His second hit was a single off Bryan Abreu in the eighth frame. The 35-year-old left-handed hitter is displaying the power absent in 2022, slashing .268/.385/.444 with four homers in 142 plate appearances. His four dingers this season have come in the last seven contests. For a fantasy manager looking to add some power to their lineup, the veteran Belt may be worth watching as his offensive output continues to increase.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (illness) is back in the lineup on Friday as the designated hitter while batting cleanup against right-hander Justin Verlander and the New York Mets. Belt has been a bit under the weather this week, but he's feeling better now and will return for the start of a weekend series against the Mets in Queens. The 35-year-old veteran left-handed hitter is batting a mediocre .256 (32-for-125) on the season with 10 doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI in 40 games, but he had a much more productive month of May by hitting .333 (22-for-66) with six doubles, a homer and seven RBI in 23 games played. Belt has faced Verlander just three times in his career and has one hit.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt is having one of the worst starts to the season in all of baseball, as he's slashing .053/.143/.105 with no homers, no RBI, and one run across five games while striking out an incredible 57.1% of the time. The 34-year-old is trying to bounce back after an injury-plagued campaign held him to .676 OPS and 78 games in 2022 as a member of the San Francisco Giants, but so far, that hasn't been the case. It's still a bit early to call the season a wash for Belt, as he can still provide north of 15 HRs while on the strong side of a platoon, but he isn't valuable enough to occupy a roster spot in shallower leagues with better options on the waiver wire.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (illness) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday against right-hander Jhony Brito and the New York Yankees. Belt is playing first base and is hitting third in the batting order. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a stomach illness, but he's back in there a day later. In seven spring games for Toronto, he's hitting .278 (5-for-18) with three doubles and three runs scored. The Blue Jays didn't rush him into action in camp after he played in just 78 games in 2022 due to more knee issues. Belt is expected to serve as the team's primary designated hitter in his first year with the team, but durability issues remain a huge concern with the aging first baseman.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (illness) has been scratched ahead of Saturday's Grapefruit League contest. It sounds like the veteran slugger is dealing with a stomach bug. That being said, Belt could very well sit the next day or two in order to rest. However, it sounds like Belt should be fine in time for Opening Day. Regardless, Belt won't be anything more than a late-round flier at this point in his career.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is making his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Austin Voth, serving as the designated hitter while batting third in the lineup. Belt has been delayed in camp this spring after having surgery on his right knee last September. He limped to a .213/.326/.350 slash line with a career-low .676 OPS, eight home runs, 23 RBI and 25 runs scored in only 298 plate appearances and 78 games in his 12th season with the San Francisco Giants last year. Hopefully the 34-year-old left-handed hitter can stay healthier as the primary DH for Toronto in 2023 against right-handed pitching. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too optimistic on Belt at this point in his career, but he's worth a late-round flier in a much more hitter-friendly park and in a better lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) was able to take live batting practice on Friday. This is just one step closer for Belt to get back into game action. The organization is hopeful that Belt can make his Grapefruit league debut at some point this upcoming week. The 34-year-old has been brought along slowly after undergoing knee surgery in September. The expectation is that Belt is going to be ready to play in time for Opening Day.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is a week away from making his spring training debut. Belt underwent season-ending knee surgery last September and is hoping to put together a healthy 2023 season. The 34-year-old was one of the offseason additions for the Blue Jays and signed to a one-year, $9.3 million deal. Belt spent the past 12 seasons with the San Francisco Giants and will be swapping jerseys for the first time in his career. He slashed .213/.326/.350 across just 298 plate appearances in 2022. He posted a .676 OPS along with a 27.2% strikeout rate and a 12.4% walk rate. Aside from his season-ending surgery, Belt suffered several other setbacks throughout the season. The Blue Jays are hoping to get Belt back on track as his age-35 season approaches.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) has played in seven spring training games in the last two years while managing a knee issue. The Blue Jays and the 34-year-old agreed to a plan to ease him into camp this year as a precautionary measure after he had knee surgery last September. Belt said he's feeling the "best I've felt in a couple years," but he's still going to take it slow. He hasn't joined the rest of the players in on-field workouts, but he's been hitting, taking groundballs and doing his own running. Belt struggled to produce last year with the San Francisco Giants while playing through his knee injury, slashing .213/.326/.350 in 78 games. Toronto plans to use him primarily as a designated hitter while putting him at first when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs a day off. Serving mostly as a DH should help with his health, but most fantasy managers probably aren't expecting much from Belt as he nears the end of his career.

The Toronto Blue Jays and free-agent first baseman Brandon Belt reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9.3 million deal Monday, per The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath. The agreement has yet to be made official. In his 12-year career with the San Francisco Giants, Belt slashed a respectable .261/.356/.458. However, he only managed a .213/.326/.350 slash line with eight home runs and 23 RBI in 298 plate appearances as he dealt with a right knee injury in 2022. The 34-year-old will add a left-handed bat to a strong Blue Jays lineup and will offer depth at first base and designated hitter. The lineup switch is an upgrade for Belt, making him worth a late-round flyer despite his injury concerns.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery in early September and said he's been "doing great." He said he's "really optimistic" about how he feels, although he hasn't progressed to running yet. Belt is walking without a limp and has been moving well, but the uncertainty about whether he'll continue his career in 2023 has not gone away. "If I don't (play again) it's not going to be because of my knee," Belt said. "I think my knee is going to be strong and be ready to play next year, so hopefully that's what happens." The 34-year-old has said he'd love to return for a 13th season with the Giants, but the writing appears to be on the wall for a divorce in free agency. In just 78 games in 2022, Belt hit .213/.326/.350 with eight homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs and a stolen base.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) will have season-ending arthroscopic right knee surgery on Saturday with Dr. Ken Akizuki. Belt continues to have problems with his right knee and will have another surgery. The 34-year-old struggled this year, as he hit just .213/.326/.350 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and one stolen base in 298 plate appearances and 78 games played. It remains to be seen if Belt will continue his career in 2023, but his knee will have to cooperate. LaMonte Wade Jr. should see most of the starts at first base for San Francisco to close out the final month of the season, but the Giants also have Yermin Mercedes, J.D. Davis and Wilmer Flores as options for the position.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) received a second opinion on his right knee Tuesday, and surgery was recommended. He is expected to decide in 24 hours whether to rest or undergo surgery on his injured knee. The 34-year-old has been battling knee inflammation in his right knee and was placed on the 10-day injured list last Wednesday. He underwent an MRI last Friday, and the results came back negative. Belt is slashing .213/.326/.350 with eight homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs and a stolen base over 78 games. Wilmer Flores and Yermin Mercedes should see an uptick in at-bats while Belt is sidelined.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) had an MRI on his right knee come back negative on Friday. Belt has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right knee since Wednesday. The veteran first baseman is reportedly still dealing with the same knee issues that have been pestering him throughout the season. Belt is hitting .213 with eight homers, 25 runs, 23 RBI, and a steal across just 298 at-bats.

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Belt is dealing with right knee inflammation on the same knee that he's already had multiple surgeries on in recent years, so it's a good bet that he won't be ready to return in 10 days. The 34-year-old admitted that his knee injury could be career-threatening, so it wouldn't be a surprise if we don't see him again for the rest of the year. Expect both J.D. Davis and Wilmer Flores to see playing time at the cold corner for however long Belt is out. Fantasy managers should send Belt to the waiver wire if you have other needs.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, and he acknowledged that his lingering right knee injury could be career-threatening. It's an injury that Belt is no stranger to, as he's already had multiple surgeries on it in recent seasons. "This one is barking a little bit more," Belt said. "There's just not a lot more they can do. They've literally done everything, and they can't figure it out. I'm not sure there is anything that can be done." It doesn't sound good for the 34-year-old left-handed slugger, who is hitting .213/.326/.350 this year with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and one stolen base in 254 at-bats. It sounds like an injured list stint could be coming.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tommy La Stella will start in his place, batting seventh and playing first base. Belt walked and scored during Friday's game, so this looks like it's a simple rest day rather than indication of an injury. The 34-year-old has struggled as of late, going 5-for-32 (.156) over his last 10 games. He should return to action on Sunday.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) went deep Sunday, knocking a two-run home run as part of a 2-for-4 day at the plate with three total RBI. Belt did not start this contest, as the Milwaukee Brewers started a left-handed opener, but he soon came off the bench as a pinch-hitter. Belt is in the midst of a strong stretch at the plate, slashing .524/.565/1.048 with three home runs in 23 plate appearances over his last seven games. He has a .781 OPS with eight homers, 22 runs scored, 19 RBI, and a stolen base in 195 plate appearances this year, which is not what fantasy managers hoped for, but it's useful nonetheless.

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (undisclosed) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old suffered an unknown injury while he was running to first base. Thairo Estrada took over as a pinch runner, while Belt exited with the trainer. This could very well be a knee injury as Belt continues to deal with lingering knee injuries. Although, fantasy managers will likely have to wait until after the game before they get more information.