The Toronto Blue Jays announced ahead of their Sunday doubleheader against the New York Yankees that outfielder Jonatan Clase would be the 27th man on their roster. It was likely an obvious choice for the team, as Clase, a primary speed threat, has been raking with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons to start the season. So much so that a future run as a full-time 26-man roster member … [Read more...] about Blue Jays outfielder Jonatan Clase has been making a case for more than a 27th man roster spot
Blue Jays: Reflecting on the shortened 2020 MLB Draft and where the players are now
With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting travel and sports across the globe, Major League Baseball decided to shorten the 2020 MLB Draft to just five rounds. The Jays held the fifth pick in the first round after posting a 67-95 record, and had all five picks at their disposal this time around. It was the highest draft selection since 1997 when the team selected Vernon Wells out of … [Read more...] about Blue Jays: Reflecting on the shortened 2020 MLB Draft and where the players are now
Instant Reaction: Blue Jays mounted a late comeback to defeat Yankees 4-2
The losing streak is over. … [Read more...] about Instant Reaction: Blue Jays mounted a late comeback to defeat Yankees 4-2
How should the Blue Jays structure playing time in the outfield when Varsho returns?
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to get a boost to their roster as early as this weekend when outfielder Daulton Varsho re-joins the club after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. The 28-year-old began a rehab assignment over the weekend, getting into two games with the Dunedin Blue Jays and suiting up with the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday night. He continues to inch closer … [Read more...] about How should the Blue Jays structure playing time in the outfield when Varsho returns?
Blue Jays: Checking in on Davis Schneider since his return to triple-A
Consider this – on May 11th, 2024, the Blue Jays erased an 8-2 deficit against the Minnesota Twins and eventually won the game 10-8. Right-hander batter Davis Schneider went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs that Saturday afternoon. His slash line after the game stood at .287/.388/.517 for the season – that’s a .906 OPS and a 159 wRC+ for Schneider, who at the time was the Blue Jays’ … [Read more...] about Blue Jays: Checking in on Davis Schneider since his return to triple-A