Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed future All-Star host sites as part of his media scrum on Thursday. While the plans have not been finalized, Manfred implied that the Blue Jays and Cubs have good chances to host the festivities in 2027 and ’28 (link via Evan Drellich of the Athletic). “With respect to those two years, I am strongly influenced by two things. One, when did you … [Read more...] about Manfred: Toronto, Chicago Could Host Upcoming All-Star Games
Blue Jays, Daniel Vogelbach Agree To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays are in agreement with designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach on a free agent deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (X link). The ISE Baseball client inks a minor league deal with an invite to big league Spring Training, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (on X). Vogelbach has spent the past year and a half in Queens. The Mets acquired the left-handed hitter … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Daniel Vogelbach Agree To Minor League Deal
Atkins: Jays Would Need To Subtract To Accommodate Significant Acquisition
As the Blue Jays opened Spring Training, general manager Ross Atkins met with reporters yesterday. The GM implied the bulk of the club’s offseason activity was complete, minimizing the chance of making an impactful free agent strike without offloading someone from the roster. “At this point, additions that would be of significance would mean some level of subtraction,” Atkins … [Read more...] about Atkins: Jays Would Need To Subtract To Accommodate Significant Acquisition
Blue Jays To Sign Eduardo Escobar
10:44pm: Escobar and the Jays are in agreement on a contract pending a physical, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (on X). Terms of the deal remain unreported. Escobar is represented by DJ Rengifo y Associates. 9:55pm: Infielder Eduardo Escobar is nearing agreement on a free agent deal with the Blue Jays, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (X link). It’s not known if the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays To Sign Eduardo Escobar
Giants Acquire Otto López, Designate TJ Hopkins
The Giants have acquired infielder/outfielder Otto López from the Blue Jays, per announcements from both clubs. The Blue Jays, who designated López for assignment last week, receive cash considerations in return. In order to open a spot on their roster, the Giants designated outfielder TJ Hopkins for assignment. López, 25, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays when the … [Read more...] about Giants Acquire Otto López, Designate TJ Hopkins