Role-flexible free agent pitcher Spencer Turnbull has signed a major league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The pair also reported that Toronto added reliever José Ureña on a major league deal. The veteran right-hander was recently designated for assignment by the New York Mets. Both deals are pending … [Read more...] about Report: Role-Flexible Pitcher Turnbull Signs with Blue Jays
Outfield Depth Grows as Blue Jays Welcome Back Key Player
The Toronto Blue Jays have been without outfielder Daulton Varsho for a month as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. Now set to make his season debut on Tuesday, Varsho has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat sixth while starting in center field against the Boston Red Sox. Last season, he hit .214 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI over 136 games before … [Read more...] about Outfield Depth Grows as Blue Jays Welcome Back Key Player
Likelihood of Blue Jays Utility Player Remaining on Roster Appears Slim
A Toronto Blue Jays player who is likely to be sent down with Daulton Varsho returning to the lineup is Will Wagner. Wagner had a productive start to his season while also performing well defensively at third base. But in his last seven games, he has been hitting .143. His decline in his offense was apparent during the Blue Jays losing streak. Wagner is 26 years old and made … [Read more...] about Likelihood of Blue Jays Utility Player Remaining on Roster Appears Slim
Blue Jays Call Up Speedy Outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have called up Jonatan Clase and have transferred reliever Ryan Burr to the 60-day injured list. Jonatan has been called up as the 27th man for the Blue Jays doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday. Clase has been performing well at Triple-A Buffalo, sporting a .343 batting average along with 18 stolen bases. Widely known for his speed, he … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Call Up Speedy Outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A
Blue Jays Outfielder Is Earning His Spot on the Roster
Toronto Blue Jays called up outfielder Addison Barger on April 15th, and he’s giving them plenty of reasons to keep him on the roster. Barger was called up on April 15th as Nathan Lukes went on paternity leave, but has remained with the team. Barger deserves to stay in the big leagues on account of his defense and the flashes of offense we’ve witnessed across nine games. He’s … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Outfielder Is Earning His Spot on the Roster