The Blue Jays have optioned right-hander Yariel Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo to open the season, as noted by Francys Romero. Romero adds that Rodriguez is expected to make two or three starts at the level to continue building up before the club will look to add him to the major league roster. Rodriguez, 27, officially signed a five-year deal with Toronto back in February after … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Option Yariel Rodriguez
Blue Jays To Select Daniel Vogelbach
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi and other reporters that designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach will be part of Toronto’s Opening Day roster. Vogelbach will join Davis Schneider, Ernie Clement, and Brian Serven as the Jays’ bench mix to begin the season. As noted earlier in regards to Serven, Vogelbach will also have to be added to the Jays’ 40-man … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Select Daniel Vogelbach
Blue Jays To Select Brian Serven
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters today, including Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic, that catcher Brian Serven has made the team as the backup to Alejandro Kirk. Serven is not yet on the 40-man roster and will need to be added before the season begins next week. Serven’s opportunity comes on the heels of catcher Danny Jansen suffering a wrist fracture earlier this … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Select Brian Serven
Blue Jays Grant Eduardo Escobar His Release
The Blue Jays granted veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar his release today, manager John Schneider tells Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Escobar had been in camp on a minor league contract, but the team informed him this morning he wouldn’t make the club. He’s a free agent once again. Escobar, 35, was facing long odds of cracking the Toronto roster. The club doesn’t have a clear … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Grant Eduardo Escobar His Release
Bowden Francis Makes Blue Jays’ Season-Opening Rotation
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told the team’s beat this afternoon that right-hander Bowden Francis will be in the season-opening rotation (relayed by Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet). He’s tentatively scheduled to take the ball in the fourth game of the year at Tampa Bay. That will be Francis’ first start at the major league level. Initially a seventh-round pick by the Brewers … [Read more...] about Bowden Francis Makes Blue Jays’ Season-Opening Rotation