Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer exited his first start as a member of the Blue Jays after just 45 pitches, and Toronto later announced that his departure was due to soreness in his right lat. As noted by Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Scherzer battled a thumb issue throughout Spring Training that appeared to be connected to the nerve issue that limited the veteran with the … [Read more...] about Max Scherzer Exits Start With Lat Soreness
Blue Jays Make New Contract Offer To Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Blue Jays have made another contract offer to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., reports Buster Olney of ESPN. No specifics of the offer have been publicly reported but Olney says a gap remains between the two sides. The will-they-won’t-they between the Jays and Guerrero has been playing out for years now, but with a special focus on the drama this winter. Guerrero is now slated for … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Make New Contract Offer To Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Blue Jays DFA Zach Pop, Tommy Nance, Nick Robertson
The Blue Jays revealed their Opening Day roster this morning and, in the process, announced that they have designated three right-handed pitchers for assignment: Zach Pop, Tommy Nance, and Nick Robertson. The three DFAs make room for right-hander Jacob Barnes and outfielders Alan Roden and Myles Straw on the 40-man roster. The Blue Jays had already confirmed their intention to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays DFA Zach Pop, Tommy Nance, Nick Robertson
Blue Jays To Select Jacob Barnes, Alan Roden, Myles Straw
The Blue Jays have all but officially set their Opening Day roster, as manager John Schneider told reporters (including Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi and MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson) that right-hander Jacob Barnes, and outfielders Alan Roden, Myles Straw, and Nathan Lukes will all break camp with the team. The first three of those names aren’t on Toronto’s 40-man roster, so some 40-man … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Select Jacob Barnes, Alan Roden, Myles Straw
Blue Jays To Extend Alejandro Kirk
The Blue Jays and catcher Alejandro Kirk are in agreement on a five-year extension worth $58MM, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal includes a signing bonus and no club options according to Murray. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic adds that the signing bonus is worth $6MM and there’s no deferred money in the deal. Murray indicates the deal allows Kirk to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Extend Alejandro Kirk