The Toronto Blue Jays have received another injury in their bullpen with reliever Zach Pop, who will miss Opening Day with an elbow injury. The 28-year-old felt some right elbow pain following his last outing on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager John Schneider doesn’t want to take any risk with his elbow as it is his throwing arm. Pop surrendered two earned runs … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Bullpen Woes Continue With Another Reliever on IL
Blue Jays Roster Competitions Coming Down to the Wire
Opening Day is just over a week away and the Toronto Blue Jays still have a few unfilled spots on their roster. The Blue Jays’ full-time catcher will be Alejandro Kirk but who will be his primary backup behind the plate? Tyler Heineman has the edge at this point, but Christian Bethancourt has been making his presence known in camp, putting up competition with Heineman for the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Roster Competitions Coming Down to the Wire
Key Contributions Anticipated from Versatile Blue Jays Reliever
With Toronto Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson sidelined with an elbow injury, Nick Sandlin’s bullpen role could signal priority for Opening Day. Swanson has been diagnosed with a median nerve entrapment. The latest update is that he received a cortisone shot. Following this, he will not be allowed to throw for the next few days. This is so the shot can take effect. While his timetable … [Read more...] about Key Contributions Anticipated from Versatile Blue Jays Reliever
Blue Jays Jose Berrios Gets Opening Day Nod
It is no surprise that the Toronto Blue Jays have given right-handed starting pitcher Jose Berrios the Opening Day nod. Berrios aka “LA Makina” has gotten the Opening Day nod for the third consecutive season since 2022. Berrios has been a reliable and consistent starter for the Blue Jays. His top-tier defense as a pitcher was established in 2023, where he earned his first Gold … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Jose Berrios Gets Opening Day Nod
Blue Jays Prospect Jake Bloss Making Strides in Spring Training
Toronto Blue Jays’ promising prospect and starting pitcher Jake Bloss has been showing signs of development in spring training. The 23-year-old was picked up by the Blue Jays from the Houston Astros through a trade that shipped former Blue Jays ace Yusei Kikuchi to Houston. Bloss sported a 6.94 ERA and 11 strikeouts across three games last season for the Astros while also … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Prospect Jake Bloss Making Strides in Spring Training