It’s been a rough first month for the Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospects. Ricky Tiedemann is on the shelf at Triple-A with ulnar nerve inflammation and Brandon Barriera underwent Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure as part of a hybrid surgery. Now another pitching prospect could be going for surgery as Landen Maroudis is on the 7-day injured list with Single-A … [Read more...] about Another Possible Blow for the Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Department
Blue Jays Catcher Turning Heads Since Return from IL
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has found his groove since returning from the IL, including a home run Monday night. When Jansen is healthy, he can really do some damage. He’s now hit two home runs and has also recorded three doubles. He is slowly getting back to his old self at the plate. When Jansen was on the IL, it left Alejandro Kirk as the number one catcher, which … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Catcher Turning Heads Since Return from IL
The Blossoming Starter Developed by the Toronto Blue Jays
At one point last season, it seemed impossible for the Toronto Blue Jays to keep Yusei Kikuchi on the roster. The lefty struggled mightily in his first season with the Jays and fared no better to start year two. However, perhaps down to his last strike, Kikuchi has rebounded to become one of the best pitchers in the game. The Resurgence of Yusei Kikuchi The Blue Jays signed … [Read more...] about The Blossoming Starter Developed by the Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays Lose Backend Starter to the Injured List
The Toronto Blue Jays have lost a piece to the back end of their rotation. They’ve placed right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list. The injury reported is thoracic spine inflammation. Rodriguez had dealt with some back soreness during his start against the Kansas City Royals, and it’s serious enough to land him on the IL. ROSTER MOVES: RHP Yariel … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Lose Backend Starter to the Injured List
Blue Jays Infielder Steps Out Of Starting Nine
The Toronto Blue Jays are keeping Bo Bichette out of the lineup for Monday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. While the Blue Jays haven’t indicated that Bichette has an injury or dealing with an illness, so his absence from the starting lineup for Monday’s series opener likely amounts to a maintenance day. Isiah-Kiner Falefa will slide over from third base to cover … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Infielder Steps Out Of Starting Nine