The Toronto Blue Jays swept the Seattle Mariners this weekend, and one player who made an impact in the series was Addison Barger. Barger has been heating up at the plate and recorded his first home run of the season in the Blue Jays’ 9-1 victory on Sunday. Barger also recorded five hits in the series, and all of them had 107+ mph exit velocity. He is both hitting the ball hard … [Read more...] about Addison Barger Demonstrating His Offensive Impact for Blue Jays
Blue Jays Tap Veteran Ureña for Spot Start Against Mariners Sunday
The Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation has struggled this season, and newly signed José Ureña now comes into the picture. Veteran starter Max Scherzer has had to extend his time on the shelf (60-day IL), and will not be able to rejoin the team until late May. This has forced manager John Schneider to utilize Ureña as a spot starter. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith, the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Tap Veteran Ureña for Spot Start Against Mariners Sunday
Blue Jays Recall Infielder Stefanic Ahead of Mariners Series
The injury bug has not made things easy for the Toronto Blue Jays this season, as three significant roster moves were made ahead of their series against the Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays recalled utility infielder Michael Stefanic while placing second baseman Andrés Giménez on the 10-day injury list with a right quad strain (retroactive to May 8). Lastly, they designated … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Recall Infielder Stefanic Ahead of Mariners Series
This Blue Jays Slugger is Notorious for Being a Slow Starter
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Baltimore Orioles slugger Anthony Santander for boosted offense, but he has gotten off to a slow start. Santander, aka “Tony Taters,” was signed to help the Blue Jays’ offensive woes. But the 30-year-old has a track record for being a slow, notorious starter. This season, he is sporting a .180 batting average along with five home runs, with an OBP … [Read more...] about This Blue Jays Slugger is Notorious for Being a Slow Starter
George Springer’s Resurgence at the Plate Continues Against Angels
The Toronto Blue Jays needed some resurgence from one of their veteran outfielders, and George Springer came through against the Los Angeles Angels. Springer’s boosted offense this season came in handy against a team he has hit well in the past. He helped Toronto grab an early lead with a two-run first-inning homer, but the Blue Jays fell short in an 8-3 loss to the Angels in … [Read more...] about George Springer’s Resurgence at the Plate Continues Against Angels