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Jacob Barnes has signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced Monday. The deal includes an invite to spring training. The journeyman reliever will be looking to continue his 2024 success, when he had an 8-3 record and a 4.36 ERA with 55 strikeouts and a 1.318 WHIP. He also had a K% of 19.9% and a BB% of 7.2%. For his career, the 34-year-old has a … [Read more...] about Veteran Reliever Barnes Signs Minor League Deal with Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays now face one of the toughest decisions of next offseason. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension talks reaching the final buzzer, his words capture the moment’s decision. “They expressed what they had. I expressed what I had. I’m here, and we didn’t get an agreement. Now, they’re going to have to compete with 29 more teams,” Guerrero said through club … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Could Face a Franchise-Altering Decision This Season

According to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will be taking on the role of catcher full-time this season. A role that will be new for him with the departure of Danny Jansen, who signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in December. Jansen initially signed with the Boston Red Sox on July 27th. Kirk’s goal for this season is to return to his 2022 numbers. … [Read more...] about Alejandro Kirk Named Blue Jays Full Time Catcher

Last season, the Toronto Blue Jays leadoff hitter was primarily George Springer, but they may need a change. According to Sportsnet Shi Davidi, Blue Jays manager John Schneider isn’t set on handing off the role to Springer. Springer was the leadoff hitter for most games with a combination of some games from Spencer Horwitz, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Bo Bichette. While the Blue … [Read more...] about Impactful Leadoff Hitter Essential for Blue Jays Lineup

In a rare moment of singled-out praise, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins highlighted a rising star in the farm system: outfielder Alan Roden. Noted for his impressive development, Roden has positioned himself for a fast track through the system. Atkins’ comment, which was shared by MLB.com’s Blue Jays beat writer Keegan Matheson, is significant because it’s … [Read more...] about Ross Atkins Spotlights Rising Prospect for Quick Advancement