Reliever Jacob Barnes elected free agency after being outrighted by the Blue Jays, relays Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Toronto designated the veteran righty for assignment over the weekend. Barnes broke camp after signing a minor league contract in February. He made six appearances, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on 10 hits and a trio of walks through eight innings. He struck … [Read more...] about Jacob Barnes Elects Free Agency
Latest On Blue Jays Rotation
The Blue Jays optioned fifth starter Easton Lucas to Triple-A Buffalo before Monday’s loss in Houston. They recalled reliever Josh Walker in his place, thus leaving them with a four-man rotation. An off day on Thursday allows them to skip the fifth starter this time. Chris Bassitt and Bowden Francis will follow Kevin Gausman, who pitched tonight, in the Houston series. José … [Read more...] about Latest On Blue Jays Rotation
Blue Jays Place Nick Sandlin On Injured List, Select Paxton Schultz
The Blue Jays announced a handful of roster moves this morning, headlined by the club’s decision to place right-hander Nick Sandlin on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain. Toronto has recalled right-hander Dillon Tate to replace Sandlin on the roster, and also selected the contract of right-hander Paxton Schultz. Right-hander Jacob Barnes was designated for … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Place Nick Sandlin On Injured List, Select Paxton Schultz
Blue Jays Notes: Burnes, Bregman, Scherzer, Varsho, Swanson, Burr
The Blue Jays were one of the kings of the rumor mill this winter, seemingly linked to just about every notable name on the free agent market. Corbin Burnes was one of those targets, and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale sheds some light on the Jays’ pursuit in his notes column today while also countering his own past reporting on the matter. Back in December, Nightengale wrote that … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Burnes, Bregman, Scherzer, Varsho, Swanson, Burr
Atkins: Jays Still Hope To Extend Bichette
The Jays have one cornerstone in place long-term, having finalized their 14-year deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and general manager Ross Atkins said in the wake of that deal’s announcement that his club is still hopeful of signing Guerrero’s longtime teammate, shortstop Bo Bichette, to a long-term deal as well (via Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae). “The interest is definitely there,” … [Read more...] about Atkins: Jays Still Hope To Extend Bichette