Even after last night’s 9-2 drubbing of the Yankees, the Blue Jays sit six games below .500. They’re at the bottom of the AL East with a 37-43 record and have three teams between them and the Royals — the current holder of the American League’s final playoff spot. It’s certainly not where the Jays expected to find themselves at the season’s halfway point. Toronto had won … [Read more...] about Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins Talks Deadline Approach
MLBTR Podcast: Injured Trade Candidates, The Cristopher Sánchez Extension And Blue Jays’ Woes
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The injuries to Patrick … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Injured Trade Candidates, The Cristopher Sánchez Extension And Blue Jays’ Woes
Blue Jays Claim Jose Cuas Off Waivers From Cubs
The Cubs announced this afternoon that right-hander Jose Cuas has been claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays. Cuas was designated for assignment earlier this week in order to make room for righty Ethan Roberts on the club’s 40-man roster. The move puts Toronto’s 40-man roster at capacity. Cuas, who will celebrate his 30th birthday later this week, made his big league debut with … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Jose Cuas Off Waivers From Cubs
Orelvis Martinez Receives 80-Game Suspension Following Positive PED Test
The MLB commissioner’s office announced this morning that Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Clomiphene, a banned performance enhancing substance. The suspension is effective immediately. Martinez has since been placed on the restricted list, and the Blue Jays have selected the contract of outfielder … [Read more...] about Orelvis Martinez Receives 80-Game Suspension Following Positive PED Test
AL East Notes: Duran, Romano, Orioles, Abreu
The Red Sox haven’t yet discussed a contract extension with Jarren Duran, the outfielder told MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo earlier this week, though Duran doesn’t seem bothered by the lack of talks. “I’m just here to play baseball. If they come talk to me, then they come talk to me, but I’m just enjoying playing baseball with this team,” Duran said. The Sox aren’t exactly on … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Duran, Romano, Orioles, Abreu