Toronto Blue Jays

89-73
3rd in AL East
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Wed, Mar 27, 2024

3:44 PM - Tim Mayza (TOR) might be of a closer by committee for the Blue Jays early in the season while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are sidelined, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports

3:40 PM - Yimi Garcia (TOR) could be part of a closer by committee for the Blue Jays while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are out, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

3:36 PM - Chad Green (TOR) Blue Jays are expected to use a closer by committee while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are sidelined, with Green, Yimi Garcia and Tim Mayza in the mix, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

3:30 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said that Manoah (shoulder) completed a two-inning, 34-pitch simulated game Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:25 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider confirmed Wednesday that Swanson (forearm) will begin the season on the injured list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:22 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider confirmed Wednesday that Romano (elbow) will begin the season on the injured list, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:19 PM - Zach Pop (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Pop to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

3:18 PM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Gausman (shoulder) will make his season debut either Sunday in Tampa Bay or Monday in Houston, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

3:15 PM - Wes Parsons (TOR) John Schneider confirmed Wednesday that Parsons will be part of the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Tue, Mar 26, 2024

3:09 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) is expected to open the season batting second for the Blue Jays, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Mon, Mar 25, 2024

2:15 PM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) struck out seven and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks over three-plus innings Monday in his Grapefruit League start against the Pirates.

12:51 PM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) was scratched from the lineup Monday for the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League game against the Pirates due to a personal matter, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

12:30 PM - Joey Votto (TOR) (ankle) is likely to stay back in extended spring training at the start of the season, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

12:24 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Swanson (forearm) will likely begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

12:23 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that it's "reasonable to say" that Romano (elbow) will begin the season on the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

9:20 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) will start the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League finale Monday versus the Pirates and expects to throw around three innings or 55 pitches, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sun, Mar 24, 2024

4:44 PM - Davis Schneider (TOR) John Schneider said Sunday that Schneider has won a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

3:53 PM - Daniel Vogelbach (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider announced Sunday that Vogelbach will be added to the major-league roster, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

8:39 AM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) (knee) is starting in center field and batting seventh in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Sat, Mar 23, 2024

8:26 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) is expected to be ready to return Sunday or Monday after exiting Saturday's Grapefruit League contest when he fouled a ball off his right knee, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

5:03 PM - Brendon Little (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Little to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

4:25 PM - Brian Serven (TOR) will be on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

1:51 PM - Kevin Kiermaier (TOR) left Saturday's spring training game against Detroit after fouling a ball off his right knee, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

7:52 AM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) threw 23 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday, Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun reports.

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

5:05 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) played catch again Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

5:02 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) (elbow) will play catch Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:27 AM - Joey Votto (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said that Votto (ankle) will incorporate more baseball activities Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:22 AM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Rodriguez is under consideration for a start early on in the season if Kevin Gausman (shoulder) isn't ready, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:14 AM - Ricky Tiedemann (TOR) Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Tiedemann is "in the mix" to make the Opening Day roster and get a start during the first series of the season in Tampa Bay, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

4:44 PM - Danny Jansen (TOR) (wrist) hopes to begin throwing this weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:39 PM - Erik Swanson (TOR) (forearm) played catch Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:37 PM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

4:30 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) was informed Thursday that he has made the Blue Jays' rotation, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

11:29 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) is expected to throw 60-to-65 pitches in Monday's Grapefruit League finale against the Pirates, which might be enough to convince the Blue Jays he doesn't need to begin the regular season on the injured list, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

11:13 AM - Ernie Clement (TOR) appears to have won a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster following the trade of Santiago Espinal to the Reds on Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 20, 2024

12:53 PM - Zach Pop (TOR) could break camp in the big-league bullpen if Jordan Romano (elbow) or Erik Swanson (forearm) need to begin the season on the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

12:49 PM - Nate Pearson (TOR) chances of breaking camp on the big-league roster would improve significantly if Jordan Romano (elbow) or Erik Swanson (forearm) need to begin the season on the injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

11:51 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) felt good after a 36-pitch simulated game Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.careports.

Tue, Mar 19, 2024

5:26 PM - Mike Mayers (TOR) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday that includes an invitation to big-league camp.

3:20 PM - Yimi Garcia (TOR) could be in the mix for save chances if Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) are unavailable at the start of the season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

10:14 AM - Jose Berrios (TOR) John Schneider announced Tuesday that Berrios will start the Blue Jays' season opener March 28 versus the Rays in Tampa Bay, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

10:11 AM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

10:08 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) will throw a two-inning simulated game Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

10:02 AM - Joey Votto (TOR) (ankle) will take batting practice on the field Tuesday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

10:00 AM - Erik Swanson (TOR) will be shut down from throwing for a day or two due to right forearm tightness, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

9:56 AM - Jordan Romano (TOR) will be shut down from throwing for three days after being diagnosed with right elbow inflammation, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Mon, Mar 18, 2024

1:30 PM - Spencer Horwitz (TOR) is batting .138 (4-for-29) with his only extra-base hit being a double through 12 Grapefruit League games.

1:25 PM - Jose Berrios (TOR) gave up four runs, but only one earned, on six hits over 4.2 innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out two without walking a batter.

10:50 AM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) (back) permitted one run in two innings of work Sunday versus the Twins in his Grapefruit League debut.

Sun, Mar 17, 2024

2:41 PM - Joey Votto (TOR) was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game as a precaution after rolling his right ankle in the dugout, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

11:35 AM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) (back) is scheduled to start Sunday's split-squad Grapefruit League game versus the Twins.

11:27 AM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) went 2-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and three stolen bases in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

11:20 AM - Paolo Espino (TOR) allowed three runs on six hits over four innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out four without walking a batter.

11:10 AM - Bo Bichette (TOR) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Sat, Mar 16, 2024

12:42 PM - Genesis Cabrera (TOR) gave up one hit and struck out two over two scoreless innings of relief in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

12:38 PM - Chad Green (TOR) struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings of relief in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

12:35 PM - Yimi Garcia (TOR) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

12:30 PM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

Fri, Mar 15, 2024

12:23 PM - Brian Serven (TOR) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

12:18 PM - Wes Parsons (TOR) walked two and struck out one over three no-hit, scoreless innings of relief during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

11:04 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) is unlikely to be available for Opening Day, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

10:14 AM - Joey Votto (TOR) will make his Grapefruit League debut for the Blue Jays on Sunday versus the Phillies, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.

10:10 AM - Danny Jansen (TOR) was diagnosed with a broken bone in his wrist Friday and is expected to be sidelined for at least the next two weeks, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

10:08 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) will be the Blue Jays' regular catcher while Danny Jansen (wrist) is sidelined, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.

8:44 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) (knee) is starting at first base and batting third in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

4:14 PM - Bowden Francis (TOR) kept rolling Thursday in his Grapefruit League outing versus the Twins, yielding just one unearned run over six innings. He struck out two.

11:31 AM - Trevor Richards (TOR) allowed one run on two hits and a walk over 1.2 innings of relief during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. He struck out two.

11:27 AM - George Springer (TOR) went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

11:23 AM - Eduardo Escobar (TOR) went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

11:19 AM - Justin Turner (TOR) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

11:17 AM - Chris Bassitt (TOR) struck out nine batters in 5.1 innings during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, allowing one run on three hits and a walk.

Wed, Mar 13, 2024

11:38 AM - Daulton Varsho (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

11:32 AM - Santiago Espinal (TOR) went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

11:27 AM - Justin Turner (TOR) went 3-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

11:22 AM - Jose Berrios (TOR) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out three.

9:58 AM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) (back) is tentatively scheduled to pitch two innings Sunday against the Phillies in what would be his Grapefruit League debut, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

8:03 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) (knee) will bat third as the designated hitter in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Tue, Mar 12, 2024

5:35 PM - Yosver Zulueta (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Zulueta to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

4:59 PM - Addison Barger (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Barger to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

4:48 PM - Orelvis Martinez (TOR) Blue Jays optioned Martinez to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

1:34 PM - Nathan Lukes (TOR) went 2-for-4 and scored one run during Toronto's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay on Monday.

12:06 PM - Tim Mayza (TOR) gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

12:03 PM - Ernie Clement (TOR) 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

11:59 AM - Cavan Biggio (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and two runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

11:56 AM - Danny Jansen (TOR) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

11:53 AM - Mitch White (TOR) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk over three innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out two.

10:18 AM - Yariel Rodriguez (TOR) (back) will throw two innings and around 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:14 AM - Alek Manoah (TOR) (shoulder) continues to play catch but does not have a timetable for when he'll throw from a mound, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:10 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday and could progress to facing hitters next, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

10:06 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) (knee) will go through a full workout Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

8:54 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) (knee) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Yankees.

Mon, Mar 11, 2024

4:44 PM - Cam Eden (TOR) Blue Jays reassigned Eden to minor-league camp Monday.

4:34 PM - Leo Jimenez (TOR) optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

12:07 PM - Jordan Romano (TOR) walked two and struck out one over 0.2 innings during a split-squad game against the Orioles on Sunday.

11:52 AM - Alejandro Kirk (TOR) went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in a split-squad game against the Orioles on Sunday.

11:48 AM - Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) gave up six run on seven hits and two walks over 2.1 innings in a split-squad game against the Orioles on Sunday. He struck out five.

Sun, Mar 10, 2024

10:31 AM - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to a left knee contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

10:20 AM - George Springer (TOR) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

9:26 AM - Ricky Tiedemann (TOR) (hamstring) struck out two over 1.1 innings and allowed one earned run on two hits Saturday in the Blue Jays' 13-5 win over the Phillies in Grapefruit League play.

Sat, Mar 09, 2024

8:24 AM - Kevin Gausman (TOR) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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