It’s almost the start of the regular season, and the Blue Jays have six players on the IL. Four of the six are pitchers. The most recent player to get injured is Kevin Kiermaier. He fouled a ball off his knee and was removed from the game on March 23rd against the Detroit Tigers. Kiermaier has been diagnosed with a right knee contusion. With the regular season so close to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Deal With Injuries Late in Spring Training
Three Marlins Prospects Landed On The All-Spring Breakout Team
Three Miami Marlins prospects made the All-Spring Breakout Team despite being ranked one of the worst farm systems. The inaugural Spring Breakout games lasted from March 14-17 and showcased many young stars for the Miami Marlins. Miami hosted the St. Louis Cardinals and won by a score of 3-2. Three Miami Marlins Prospects Who Made The All-Spring Breakout Team The Marlins are … [Read more...] about Three Marlins Prospects Landed On The All-Spring Breakout Team
The Stars Are Aligning For Bowden Francis
Manager John Schneider announced Bowden Francis would make the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation to start the season, as starter Kevin Gausman is recovering from an injury. Francis will get the opportunity to start for the first time in his career. There was a discussion about who would pitch for the home opener and the starting rotation projections. Lucky for Francis, it was … [Read more...] about The Stars Are Aligning For Bowden Francis
Blue Jays Top Prospect “In the Mix” for Opening Series Start
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Ricky Tiedemann is “in the mix” to make the Opening Day roster. Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports he could make his major league debut in Tampa Bay. Tiedemann’s potential inclusion on the Opening Day roster may rule out Kevin Gausman if he isn’t ready to start during the opening series. Mitch White, Yariel … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Top Prospect “In the Mix” for Opening Series Start
Blue Jays Trade Infielder Santiago Espinal for RHP Chris McElvain
It’s official: the Toronto Blue Jays have traded infielder Santiago Espinal for right-handed pitcher Chris McElvain. McElvain is a 23-year-old Minor League pitcher from the Cincinnati Reds. He spent his whole minor-league career with the Reds in 2023. In A with the Reds in 2023, he recorded a 3.04 ERA. McElvain is also a Vanderbilt Commodores alumnus and had a 1.313 WHIP last … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Trade Infielder Santiago Espinal for RHP Chris McElvain