Blue Jays rookie Addison Barger was recently called up to the majors, and on Monday evening, he earned his first MLB hit. When outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went on the IL, Barger got his opportunity to be called up to the majors, and he made the most of it right away. Addison Barger (@BlueJays No. 6 prospect) smokes his first MLB hit at 106.2 mph. pic.twitter.com/PdibKoNmmv — … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Rookie Earns First MLB Hit
Starter Turned Reliever Made His Debut with the Blue Jays 18 Years Ago Today
It was 20 years ago when the Toronto Blue Jays selected Casey Janssen out of UCLA in the fourth round of the 2004 MLB Draft. When an injury to A.J. Burnett created an opening in the Blue Jays rotation, Janssen got the promotion an made his MLB debut 18 years ago today. Janssen won his first two games against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing fewer than three hits over seven … [Read more...] about Starter Turned Reliever Made His Debut with the Blue Jays 18 Years Ago Today
Blue Jays Prospect Requires Left Elbow Surgery
It was announced that Blue Jays prospect Brandon Barriera will require left elbow surgery. He will likely be out for more than 10 months. The nature of the injury (Tommy John or internal brace) is unclear. Once surgery takes place, we will get a better idea. Barriera will be in an internal brace until surgery next week, so he appears to have suffered an elbow injury after … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Prospect Requires Left Elbow Surgery
Blue Jays Signed This Amazing Prospect 45 Years Ago
On April 24th, 45 years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays signed Tony Fernández. Fernández was a promising teenage infielder and prospect. He was born in the Dominican Republic and was an amateur free agent. Fernández was the type of player who made shortstop look effortless, and he became a franchise great for the Blue Jays. Tony Fernández Signed By the Blue Jays 45 Years … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Signed This Amazing Prospect 45 Years Ago
Blue Jays Prospect Is Tearing Up the Minors
It comes as no surprise that Orelvis Martinez is heating things up in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system. In a week, he has five home runs and 13 RBI. Due to his impressive numbers, Martinez was named MiLB’s Prospect Team of the Week. He deserves to be called up to the majors soon, as the hype continues for the hot prospect at Triple-A Buffalo. As a shock to absolutely … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Prospect Is Tearing Up the Minors