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
Blue Jays Top Four Prospects Rising High in the System
It hasn’t taken long for the Blue Jays’ top four prospects to climb the ladder in the prospect rankings. According to MILB Pipeline the Blue Jays have their first-ranked prospect, Arjun Nimmala who’s been tearing it up in High-A. In Single-A, Trey Yesavage has been lights-out dominant as a starter, and last but not least, Orelvis Martinez is also making strides in Triple-A … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Top Four Prospects Rising High in the System