The Blue Jays have had among the more disappointing early season performances in the league so far this season, as they entered play today with a record of just 19-24 that leaves them at the bottom of the AL East, more than ten games back of the Yankees for the division crown. As noted by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet, club GM Ross Atkins spoke to reporters on the field … [Read more...] about GM Ross Atkins Discusses Team’s Slow Start
Blue Jays, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays are in agreement with right-hander Aaron Sanchez on a minor league contract, reports Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell (X link). He joins Beau Sulser as recent non-roster signees to add rotation depth to the organization. Sanchez returns to the team with which he’s had by far the most success. The Blue Jays selected him 34th overall in the 2010 draft. The sinkerballer … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Aaron Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays Sign Beau Sulser To Minors Contract
The Blue Jays have signed right-hander Beau Sulser to a minor league contract. Sulser made the start for Triple-A Buffalo today, which happens to be his 30th birthday. Sulser’s only MLB experience came during the 2022 season, when he posted a 3.63 ERA across 22 1/3 combined innings with the Pirates and Orioles. He was a 10th-round pick for Pittsburgh in the 2017 draft, was … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Beau Sulser To Minors Contract
Blue Jays Acquire Joel Kuhnel
The Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Astros in exchange for cash considerations, per an announcement from both teams. Toronto optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Buffalo following his addition. The Blue Jays had an open space on their 40-man roster for Kuhnel, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, and do not need to make a corresponding move to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Acquire Joel Kuhnel
Blue Jays To Activate Alek Manoah For Sunday Start
Alek Manoah is set to make his return to the majors on Sunday, as MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (X link) reports that the Blue Jays will officially activate Manoah from the 15-day injured list. Manoah will start against the Nationals in his season debut, and the right-hander is already in Washington and in the Jays’ clubhouse today in preparation. Manoah hasn’t pitched in the Show … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Activate Alek Manoah For Sunday Start