Blue Jays balance college-heavy Draft with a few high-upside picks
TORONTO -- As the Blue Jays turn one eye toward an uncertain future, these MLB Draft classes and the prospects they flood into Toronto’s farm system only become more important. Toronto entered 2024 with the 24th-ranked system, and not much has happened to improve that number, so the 21 picks
Blue Jays continue stockpiling arms on Day 2 of Draft
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays’ fancy new pitching lab is getting crowded. Coming off their selections of Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen on the first night of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Blue Jays continued to stockpile pitchers in the middle rounds, continuing a trend we’ve seen since 2021. -
No. 20 Draft pick fearless in approach: 'Put me up against 2 grizzly bears'
PHOENIX -- East Carolina pitcher Trey Yesavage struggled to talk and breathe as he arrived in Clearwater, Fla., for the American Athletic Conference tournament in May. As the weekend progressed, so did the tightness in his chest, and a visit to the doctor’s office confirmed those worries. The X-rays showed
Blue Jays 'thrilled' with first-round selection Yesavage
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays selected Trey Yesavage with the No. 20 pick and Khal Stephen with the No. 59 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, adding a pair of high-end right-handed pitching prospects to a system that needs exactly that. Yesavage, who turns 21 on July 28, grew from
Strong Draft crucial for Toronto's future
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Examining Blue Jays' starting depth in Minors
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Horwitz's major impact still felt in the Minors
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No. 2 prospect Martinez joins Blue Jays as youth movement continues
TORONTO -- The youth movement is on in Toronto, both by choice and necessity. The Blue Jays have promoted No. 2 prospect Orelvis Martinez (No. 68 in MLB), the gifted young slugger who has been knocking on the door all season. Long considered to have the most power potential in
Three players who could help the Blue Jays internally
This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. TORONTO -- It’s OK if the term “internal options” doesn’t exactly light your heart on fire. It’s baseball’s version of being told: “You’re
Blue Jays prospect Martinez suspended for 80 games
CLEVELAND -- On Friday night, Blue Jays No. 2 prospect Orelvis Martinez fulfilled a lifelong dream by recording his first MLB hit in his debut against the Guardians. On Sunday, he received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing substance Clomiphene, Major League Baseball announced. Later that day, Martinez's
'It's a privilege': Martinez singles in debut with family in attendance
CLEVELAND -- Everyone wanted a piece of Orelvis Martinez postgame on Friday night. And for good reason. While the Blue Jays opened their three-game series at Progressive Field with a 7-1 loss to the Guardians, Toronto's No. 2 prospect achieved a lifelong goal with his first Major League hit in
Why Blue Jays are easing in with Orelvis
This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. TORONTO -- Welcome to the big leagues, Orelvis Martinez. You can take a few days to settle in. Martinez, the Blue Jays’ No.
Biggio DFA opens door for Blue Jays prospect
OAKLAND -- A subpar start to the 2024 campaign has created plenty of tough decisions for the Blue Jays. The latest one was designating Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to create room for Spencer Horwitz on the 26-man roster before Friday's 2-1 walk-off loss to the A's, a move
It was brother vs. brother on the mound at Triple-A
The sixth inning became more than just a contest between Triple-A Buffalo and Syracuse on Thursday night at NBT Bank Stadium. It became a battle of brothers on the mound. Cole and Beau Sulser only played together for one year at Dartmouth College in 2013 as Beau entered his freshman
Martinez working to force Toronto's hand with Triple-A pop
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Blue Jays’ tide could change with this pitcher’s return
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No. 4 prospect Barriera has Tommy John surgery, per agent
TORONTO -- Left-hander Brandon Barriera, the Blue Jays’ No. 4 overall prospect, underwent a combination Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on his throwing elbow, the club confirmed on Monday. The procedure addressed a Grade 2 UCL tear, said Barriera’s agent, Nate Heisler, on social media. The Blue Jays
No. 1 prospect Tiedemann has elbow inflammation, no structural damage
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays got the "best possible news" on Ricky Tiedemann, as examinations showed no ligament damage in the No. 1 prospect's left elbow. Manager John Schneider said on Friday that Tiedemann has been diagnosed with ulnar nerve inflammation and he is expected to resume throwing within the
No. 2 prospect Martinez could be speeding up his timeline
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'I take hacks': Meet Addison Barger, the Blue Jays' new slugger
KANSAS CITY -- Bigger, faster, stronger, Barger. Addison Barger hit the Blue Jays like a 12-pack of Red Bull on Wednesday in Kansas City, jittering with life, fresh off 20 minutes of sleep and running on “adrenaline and caffeine”. The Blue Jays’ No. 6 prospect got the call just before
Blue Jays holding breath as top prospect arms await diagnosis
KANSAS CITY -- It feels like the Blue Jays’ top hitting prospects are putting on a show every night, but on the pitching side, the news isn’t nearly as rosy. The Blue Jays have lost three of their top five pitching prospects to arm injuries over the past two weeks,
Orelvis continues to make case for Majors with homer barrage
Forcing the hand of the organization might come into play for Orelvis Martinez. As the Toronto Blue Jays sit in the middle of the pack of the American League East a month into the season, a not-so-far-away contributor has put up videogame-like numbers for Triple-A Buffalo. MLB's No. 81 prospect
Inbox: What will it take for Martinez, Barger to earn a promotion?
This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. It’s finally starting to feel like the season is settling into itself. The hot and cold starts are normalizing, trends are emerging and,
Watch Blue Jays' No. 2 prospect crush 469-foot grand slam
TORONTO -- Orelvis Martinez has the power to hit baseballs where they aren’t supposed to land. The Blue Jays’ No. 2 prospect launched a Statcast-projected 469-foot grand slam in the 10th inning Wednesday for Triple-A Buffalo, tilting the game late to give the Bisons a 12-9 win over Columbus, a
Second wave of Buffalo Boys has tremendous upside
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