Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

It’s time to call Orelvis Martinez up to the big leagues

The title says it all, Orelvis Martinez should be en route to San Diego as I write this. On Friday evening, the 22-year-old infielder hit his fourth home run of the season.

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Alek Manoah struck out five and allowed two earned runs in his third rehab assignment

Well, that went better than last time. On Friday evening, Alek Manoah toed the bump for his third rehab start, and actually pitched quite well. If you can recall, he was lit up with the Dunedin Blue Jays, where he gave up six earned runs, four walks and five hits, while striking out just two batters in an inning and two thirds pitched.

Justin Turner News / Bluejaysnation / 4 hours ago

Justin Turner has been the clutch veteran hitter that the Blue Jays have needed this season

The quantification of clutch hitting has bamboozled the statistic community for years. Some players just are clutch and numbers can’t explain why. Whatever DNA strand the clutch gene exists in, Justin Turner certainly has it.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 3 hours ago

Blue Jays coaches, players in awe of Yimi García’s early-season dominance: ‘There’s no better bullpen arm in the big leagues right now’

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi García is in his dominant era. Fans, players, coaches and executives alike have been captivated by García’s remarkable start to the 2024 season, which includes a 1.04 ERA and 2.51 FIP with a 34.5-per-cent strikeout-to-walk rate difference across eight relief appearances.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 7 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. Padres Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 19, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays (10-9) will look to Daulton Varsho, who is coming off a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the San Diego Padres (11-10) Friday at 9:40 PM ET on SDPA.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / 7 hours ago

Triple-A Buffalo Bisons place top Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann on Injured List

The top prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays system has landed on the Injured List in the minor leagues. According to the team’s transaction page, the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons have placed left-handed pitcher Ricky Tiedemann on the seven-day Injured List.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / 17 hours ago

Edwin Encarnacion providing mentorship and guidance to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has had a slow start to the year — his OPS is .715 entering Thursday — but he continues to practice good habits thanks to a former Blue Jays slugger.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Just Baseball / 2 minutes ago

Yusei Kikuchi Continues Dominant Start for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays earned the series win earlier this week against the New York Yankees largely in part due to the excellent effort of the starting pitchers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 16 hours ago

An Early Review of the Toronto Blue Jays’ Hitting

After April 17’s loss to the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays were 19 games into the 2024 season with a 10-9 record. From a hitting perspective, this season has been a roller coaster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 18 hours ago

The Toronto Blue Jays, Tipping Pitches, and Artificial Intelligence

In a recent broadcast, Michael Kay, a New York Yankee announcer, wondered aloud how the Jays managed to improve so much from their first series in The Bronx a couple of weeks ago to the series in Toronto that just finished.

Daulton Varsho News / CBSSports.com / April 18

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / 23 hours ago

After failing to complete sweep over Yankees, Blue Jays take winning record on another tough road trip

Heading into this week, the Toronto Blue Jays had a chip on their shoulders as they prepared to face the red-hot New York Yankees for a three-game series.

Jimmy Robbins News / Bluejaysnation / 12 hours ago

Pitching prospect Jimmy Robbins has been traded to the Texas Rangers

The Blue Jays have made a trade. It was reported by MLB Trade Rumors on Wednesday evening that the Blue Jays were sending left-handed pitching prospect Jimmy Robbins to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash.

Justin Turner News / Bluejaysnation / April 18

First impression – The Justin Turner signing is working out well for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays entered last offseason looking for some offensive help, especially with the potential turnover looming for the regular lineup. Matt Chapman, Whit Merrifield, Brandon Belt, and Kevin Kiermaier were all destined for free agency and only Kiermaier returned while Belt is still looking for a Major League opportunity.

Daulton Varsho News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

Blue Jays’ Defensive Stud is Coming Alive Offensively

Daulton Varsho had a slow start offensively to the 2024 season, but now he is settling in nicely and helping out the Toronto Blue Jays. Before the season started, it was hoped that Varsho could bounce back at the plate following the 2023 season, in which he hit only .220.

Davis Schneider News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

Blue Jays Are Seeing Sparked Defense From This Player

We all know Davis Schneider’s bat has power and pop, but we’ve seen impressive defense from him since Spring Training this season. While he may be small in height, he plays a big game.

Alejandro Kirk News / Just Baseball / April 17

Alejandro Kirk Earning Praise as Steadying Force for Blue Jays

TORONTO — Perhaps it was a bit ironic, and also apropos, that catcher Alejandro Kirk had arguably the best overall game of his season on the same night his backstop counterpart, Danny Jansen, was finally reinstated from the injured list.

Jordan Romano News / Field Level Media / April 16

Jays activate closer Jordan Romano (elbow) from IL

The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-handed relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of their game against the visiting New York Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Toronto Blue Jays Roster Moves 4/16

The Toronto Blue Jays will face the New York Yankees tonight in the middle game of their three-game series. The Blue Jays took the first game of the series 3-1 behind Chris Bassitt who got the start and went 6.1 innings giving up one run on four hits; he walked two and struck out five.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Blue Jays designate reliable bullpen arm for assignment

The Blue Jays announced they optioned righty Nate Pearson to Triple-A and designated righty Mitch White for assignment.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

MLB home run props for Tuesday 4/16: Against Yanks, this Jay is OK

We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday night, bringing a brief end to our recent hot streak. Let's start a new one on Tuesday night with our three favorite home run bets for the MLB slate.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / April 17