Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough is going to trigger his upcoming opt-out in his minor league deal with the Blue Jays, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The team has until 1pm Central on Sunday to decide whether or not to add him to the roster. If they don’t give him a spot, he will become a free agent. Yarbrough is an Article XX(b) free agent, which is any player with at least six … [Read more...] about Ryan Yarbrough To Trigger Opt-Out In Deal With Blue Jays
Blue Jays’ Shapiro On Guerrero Jr.: “I Think We’re Going To Extend Him”
3:38pm: Guerrero himself reacted to Shapiro’s comments, per Hazel Mae and Shi Davidi of Sportsnet: “I’ve always felt good about the whole thing. I’m good with that. Just going to keep working very hard and be optimistic, too. Not going to shut the door on them… I’ll be open. But I’m going to leave that to my agents to work with that. If there’s something there, they’re going to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays’ Shapiro On Guerrero Jr.: “I Think We’re Going To Extend Him”
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
Blue Jays Select Richard Lovelady
The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Richard Lovelady. Right-hander Alek Manoah, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list as a corresponding move. Hazel Mae of Sportsnet announced the moves prior to the official announcement. Lovelady, 29, signed a minor league deal with the Jays in … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Select Richard Lovelady
Blue Jays Sign Justin Bruihl To Minors Deal
The Blue Jays have signed left-hander Justin Bruihl to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. Bruihl elected minor league free agency at the end of the 2024 season, after he had been outrighted off the Pirates’ 40-man roster back in July. Brendon Little is expected to be part of the Opening Day roster and Josh Walker is also competing for a … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Justin Bruihl To Minors Deal