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Twins Bolster Bullpen with Nance Trade from Blue Jays
sports18 hours ago

Twins Bolster Bullpen with Nance Trade from Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league catcher Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool space, aiming to bolster a bullpen that has struggled this season. Nance posted a 1.99 ERA in 30 appearances for Toronto in 2025 and has maintained strong underlying metrics in 2026, while Sprock is a 21-year-old catching prospect with strong hitting in the minors. The Blue Jays may be selling depth as they chase a Wild Card, and Minnesota sits a couple games back in the AL Central, positioning themselves for more moves.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#blue-jays#mlb#sports
Blue Jays Call Up Sean Keys to Boost Offense
sports14 days ago

Blue Jays Call Up Sean Keys to Boost Offense

The Toronto Blue Jays are adding 23-year-old infield prospect Sean Keys to both the 40-man and active rosters, with a likely Saturday activation. Keys, a 2024 fourth-round pick, has posted strong offensive numbers across the minors this season, including 21 homers and a high walk rate, culminating in a .284/.409/.619 line and 164 wRC+ across Double-A to Triple-A. Baseball America tabs him as the Jays’ 14th-best prospect, though his defensive experience is limited to first and third base, with talk of possible corner-outfield reps as the club seeks an offensive spark behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kazuma Okamoto, and George Springer. With the Jays’ team line at .249/.311/.391 (96 wRC+) and a 39-42 record, Keys could contribute offensively as the team pursues a tighter playoff race."

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#blue-jays#call-up#mlb
Blue Jays Rally Past Cubs 8-6 at Wrigley
sports20 days ago

Blue Jays Rally Past Cubs 8-6 at Wrigley

Colin Rea delivered 5.1 scoreless innings to power the Blue Jays in an 8-6 comeback win over the Cubs at Wrigley, as Toronto erased a 5-0 deficit with Daulton Varsho’s three-run homer and Kazuma Okamoto’s blast, while Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong provided early Cubs offense. The Cubs left runners on in the eighth and the bullpen struggled, but Rea’s strong start earned him Player of the Game honors.

via Bleacher Nation|
#blue-jays#box-score#bullpen
Blue Jays Bring Back Simeon Woods Richardson in Cash-Considerations Trade With Twins
sports1 month ago

Blue Jays Bring Back Simeon Woods Richardson in Cash-Considerations Trade With Twins

Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins, who designated him for assignment; this marks a reunion for Woods Richardson with the Jays, who previously acquired him as a prospect and later traded him to Minnesota in the Jose Berríos deal. He posted a 4.11 ERA across 2024-25 in 245 innings and showed flashes this year before being DFA’d, with Minnesota receiving cash considerations in return.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#blue-jays#cash-considerations#minnesota-twins
Blue Jays Call Up Charles McAdoo as They Clear Roster Space
sports1 month ago

Blue Jays Call Up Charles McAdoo as They Clear Roster Space

The Blue Jays plan to add infielder Charles McAdoo to the active roster ahead of their series opener vs. Baltimore, requiring space on both the 40-man roster and the active roster. McAdoo, a 2023 Pirates draftee traded to Toronto, has posted a strong minor-league season across High-A to Triple-A, hitting around .250 with eight homers in ~200 plate appearances, a 14% walk rate and a 20% strikeout rate. Baseball America ranks him as Toronto’s No.16 prospect, noting power and arm strength but questions about defense and contact; he’s primarily a corner infielder with limited middle-infield experience, and the move could impact the Jays’ bench as they navigate roster constraints.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball-america-ranking#blue-jays#charles-mcadoo
Blue Jays dodge major scare as Cease and Guerrero Jr. depart with injuries
sports1 month ago

Blue Jays dodge major scare as Cease and Guerrero Jr. depart with injuries

Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease exited with mild left hamstring discomfort and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left after being hit on the elbow in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates; Cease will undergo an MRI and Guerrero’s elbow X-ray was negative for fracture, keeping a potential quick return in play for both as Toronto battles a growing injury list and contends with rotation depth questions.

via The New York Times|
#blue-jays#dylan-cease#injury-update
Blue Jays DFA Lauer amid rotation shuffle as Barger goes on IL
sports2 months ago

Blue Jays DFA Lauer amid rotation shuffle as Barger goes on IL

Toronto designated left-hander Eric Lauer for assignment to clear a roster spot for Yariel Rodríguez and placed Addison Barger on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, recalling Yohendrick Pinango. Lauer has been in and out of the rotation this year, posting a rough 6.69 ERA across eight appearances after a solid 2025, prompting the DFA as Toronto navigates a crowded rotation and ongoing injuries; the club will explore internal and external options while Barger’s absence tests their outfield depth.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#addison-barger#blue-jays#eric-lauer
Blue Jays Activate Barger as Injury Updates Put Roster in Flux
sports2 months ago

Blue Jays Activate Barger as Injury Updates Put Roster in Flux

The Blue Jays activated Addison Barger from the 10-day IL and optioned Yohendrick Pinango after a brief, productive audition, with Barger returning to mostly right field while Kazuma Okamoto remains at third. Pinango could earn another look in 2026. On the injury front, Alejandro Kirk is throwing again after thumb surgery and Nathan Lukes is running drills after a hamstring strain. Pitching updates include Shane Bieber set to throw a live bullpen and Yimi Garcia beginning a minor-league rehab. Jose Berrios’ elbow MRI shows inflammation and changes to a prior stress fracture, delaying his return, while Max Scherzer is on the 15-day IL with left ankle inflammation and forearm tendinitis, with a possible late-May return if progress continues.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#barger#baseball#blue-jays
Springer Returns as Jays DFA Eloy Jiménez
sports2 months ago

Springer Returns as Jays DFA Eloy Jiménez

Toronto reinstates George Springer from the IL and designates Eloy Jiménez for assignment; Jiménez, a bat-only player, hit .290/.343/.290 with 82 wRC+ in 35 plate appearances and didn’t play the field, so Springer’s return at DH shrinks Jiménez’s roster role. Jiménez now heads to DFA waivers or release as Toronto, dealing with injuries and a 13-16 start, seeks stability.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#blue-jays#dfa#eloy-jimenez
Blue Jays Move to Closer-By-Committee After Hoffman Shake-Up
sports2 months ago

Blue Jays Move to Closer-By-Committee After Hoffman Shake-Up

The Toronto Blue Jays have removed Jeff Hoffman from the closer role after three blown saves and a rough start, shifting to a closer-by-committee approach with Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers, and Braydon Fisher in line for save chances. Varland, who has a 7.59 ERA through 10 2/3 innings this season, combines elite strikeouts with control issues and may be relegated to a fireman role in some games; Rogers and Fisher offer other late-inning options. Hoffman previously excelled with a 2.28 ERA in 118 2/3 innings for 2023–24, but struggled in 2025, including aGame 7 game-tying homer that tempered that success. The Jays signed Hoffman to a three-year, $33 million deal in the 2024–25 offseason, and are now aiming for stability by mixing their bullpen for saves.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#blue-jays#closer-by-committee#jeff-hoffman