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Eloy Jiménez is returning to the
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on a minor-league deal, source tells Ken Rosenthal and I. He hit .290 in 12 games with the Jays earlier this year, and elected FA.
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This could become a thing. Trey vs Cam. On the first of potentially many meetings:
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In first of many potential Jays-Yankees duels, Trey Yesavage outdoes Cam Schlittler
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7296822/2026/05/21/trey-yesavage-cam-schlittler-blue-jays-yankees/
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News: Jose Berrios underwent full Tommy John surgery today
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Kevin Gausman is remarkably consistent. Every year since joining the
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, he's posted 170+ innings and an ERA between 3.15 and 3.85. On the gum throws, sauna sessions and notebook mantras behind that consistency - unlocked and free for all to read:
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Gum throws, notebook mantras and Kevin Gausman’s remarkable consistency (Gift Article)
Gausman's reliability is no accident. The pitcher maintains several rituals that help him deliver similar results year after year.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7286807/2026/05/18/blue-jays-kevin-gausman-gum-consistiency/?unlocked_article_code=1.jVA.r2Bt.jRGRDDIdS1-u&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
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Takeaways from the
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' series win in Detroit: - Vladdy vs The Bronx - Some unexpected defensive struggles - Spencer Miles -> rotation? READ:
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Blue Jays takeaways: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. snaps slump at the right time
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7286906/2026/05/17/blue-jays-vladimir-guerrero-defence-takeaways/
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The
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entered spring with shored up rotation depth. Now, it's shockingly shallow. The latest hit, a significant elbow surgery for JosĂ© BerrĂos:
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JosĂ© BerrĂos to undergo elbow surgery, further thinning Blue Jays' rotation depth
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7284505/2026/05/16/blue-jays-jose-berrios-injury-elbow-surgery/
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John Schneider said today that, while he hasn't been involved in every single conversation about JosĂ© BerrĂos' elbow, he doesn't believe there is any ligament damage right now. This still sounds like the stress fracture. Schneider also mentioned "loose bodies".
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Alejandro Kirk’s thumb is responding well as he ramps up catching per John Schneider. Kirk also throwing and hitting.
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Tomorrow’s starter is TBD. Spencer Miles will be a big part of the plan.
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Jays still talking through next steps with Jose Berrios. Nothing decided, but “surgery is on the table” per John Schneider
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Thanks to Caleb Joseph for joining Ricky, Kevin and I on today's BBT. We hit on: - Yohendrick Piñango's player comp - Dylan Cease's difference - What makes a turning point & more... WATCH:
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Breaking Down The Blue Jays With Caleb Joseph | Blue Bird Territory
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The last 2 High-A Vancouver Canadians starts: Johnny King: 5IP 0ER 8K 1BB Nolan Perry: 5IP 0ER 10K 3BB Their season ERAs are down to 0.81 and 1.45, respectively.
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And, from yesterday: The Vlad Jr. conversation.
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The Vladimir Guerrero Jr. conversation again. Where is the power and dominance?
Guerrero’s swing is “just a tick off,'' manager John Schneider said. The star appears to be pressing for power.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7274911/2026/05/13/blue-jays-vladimir-guerrero-power/
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It’s hard to recognize a turning point as it occurs. But, the
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sure hope Wednesday's walkoff was one:
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Blue Jays hope Daulton Varsho’s walk-off slam can be the spark that starts a fire (Gift Article)
Varsho's 10th-inning blast injected some energy into a clubhouse looking to recapture last year's vibe.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7278100/2026/05/14/blue-jays-daulton-varsho-grand-slam/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.iVA.Hidr.dN7RNYZNoubz
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Jake Bloss, in his first rehab game coming off 2025 Tommy John, in the FCL: 2.1IP 4K 0BB 2H 0R Still a ways to go for the
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prospect, but could put himself into the rotation depth conversation in a few weeks.
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Kevin Gausman, in the same park he recorded his first strikeout, records his 2,000th. His first came on May 23, 2013 against Edwin Encarnacion. His 2,000th tonight, against Hunter Feduccia.
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Nothing capture's the
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' star-crossed 2026 season better than this morning's roster moves. Two key 2025 cogs were taken off the roster. Here's the latest:
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Blue Jays place Addison Barger back on the IL, designate Eric Lauer for assignment
Barger and Lauer were key parts of Toronto's 2025 pennant-winning club, but this season has been a different story for the Jays.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7271187/2026/05/11/blue-jays-addison-barger-eric-lauer/
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Addison Barger went for an MRI on his right elbow per manager John Schneider. Daulton Varsho "jammed his heel a bit" at first base, but he's fine per Schneider.
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Blue Jays vs. Rays probables Monday: Kevin Gausman vs. Drew Rasmussen Tuesday: Patrick Corbin vs. Shane McClanahan Wednesday: Dylan Cease vs. Griffin Jax
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Addison Barger will not be in the
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' starting lineup today, removed due to elbow soreness. Myles Straw draws in, Ernie Clement moves to leadoff
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Some
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prospect notes on New Hampshire's lineup, Johnny King's rise, Blaine Bullard's speed, a Ricky Tiedemann update and more:
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Blue Jays prospects by the numbers: Blaine Bullard’s speed, Johnny King’s youth and more (Gift Article)
Making the postseason and having success once there could again depend on contributions from up-and-comers.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266755/2026/05/10/blue-jays-prospects-blaine-bullard-johnny-king/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.hVA.Pw5V.EMccWU6mOU6x
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Yohendrick Pinango has been optioned to AAA for Barger
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“You can always wish and dream on a guy.” On Alek Manoah’s
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return, shooting stars, and lessons for a new Jay:
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Alek Manoah’s Toronto return, and lessons for another young Blue Jays star (Gift Article)
Manoah said he has no regrets about his time in Toronto. For the Jays, though, there are takeaways from the right-hander's tenure with them.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7264991/2026/05/09/alek-manoah-blue-jays-return-lessons/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.hFA.L96D.j5SbLGbKEwnk
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All
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injury updates:
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A bright spot in the
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' series sweep: Patrick Corbin continues. Why Corbin kept going after winning a ring and "getting kicked around" in Washington:
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Why Patrick Corbin, the Blue Jays’ unexpected starter, wanted a fresh start
Corbin is proving he can still be a part of success. After years in baseball’s basement, he wants another crack at the peak.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259200/2026/05/07/patrick-corbin-blue-jays-unexpected-starter/
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After throwing at Tropicana Field this morning Max Scherzer said his forearm isn’t responding the way he hoped. Plan now is to talk to more doctors and figure things out from there. His ankle is progressing well, he told me
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Speaking with Shane Bieber, one of the many injured
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visiting the team in Tampa, he said he's close to progressing to live hitters. His progression is "going as planned" and he "feels great" Throwing a side in Tampa tomorrow, and will need live ABs and rehab games after
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JosĂ© BerrĂos will go for an MRI on his elbow tonight, Schneider said. The
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righty reported some additional soreness coming off his most recent AAA start
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JosĂ© BerrĂos is joining the
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today in Tampa, and they’ll talk with him about next steps. Schneider: “Just want to sit down with him, Pete and the trainers, and kind of see exactly where he's at and what he's comfortable with going forward.“
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“Worst case scenario” Addison Barger should be active with the
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on Friday at home, Schneider said, barring setback. He could, after playing for Dunedin on Tuesday, join the Jays Wednesday
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George Springer should be available off the bench today, Schneider says. He's currently taking BP on the field.
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Through 3 PAs on his Dunedin
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rehab stint, Addison Barger has a 400 ft homer, 4-pitch walk and a ground-out to 2B.
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series takeaways — team meetings, Okamoto's tweaks and more injured birds coming back:
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Three Blue Jays takeaways: Kazuma Okamoto’s big adjustment and more
Plus, George Springer returns, with JosĂ© BerrĂos and Addison Barger looking poised to follow suit.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7242050/2026/04/30/blue-jays-kazuma-okamoto-takeaways/
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George Springer is active for the
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' game this afternoon, but not starting. Eloy Jimenez has been DFA'd
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BBT is back with Ricky and Kevin. In this episode we broke down Trey Yesavage's debut, Varland/Hoffman in new bullpen roles and new expectations for Scherzer's 2026 season. WATCH:
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Breaking Down Yesavage's 2026 Blue Jays Debut | Blue Bird Territory
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https://youtu.be/fm6nM_jd5a0
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“It felt the same,” Yesavage said. “First time back, my Opening Day. On Trey Yesavage's 2026 debut and the challenge he and the
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now face:
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Trey Yesavage’s solid return could add a jolt to Blue Jays’ encore season
"It felt the same," Yesavage said. "First time back, my Opening Day. Emotions were through the roof."
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7239257/2026/04/29/mlb-trey-yesavage-blue-jays-return/
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Schneider on Andrés Giménez, who gingerly ran 1st to 3rd tonight: “The hockey fan in me, in Canada, you can say, like lower body soreness.”
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Schneider said he's proud of how Varland and Hoffman have handled the recent bullpen shuffle: "They've both handled that so well and I'm really proud of them. It sounds weird to say, they're grown men, but I can't speak highly enough of how they've handled it."
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JosĂ© BerrĂos' rehab start in AAA is done: 4IP 5ER 5H 2K 2BB 2HR (70 pitches) He averaged 91.9 mph with the 4-seamer, 90.6 with the sinker — both down from his other rehab outings. We should find out
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next steps for him in the next couple days
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INF/OF Tyler Fitzgerald (recently DFA'd) has been traded to the Dodgers for cash considerations, the
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announce
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Your
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On Max Scherzer, who hit the IL today with a pair of injuries:
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Max Scherzer heads to Blue Jays’ IL with shoulder, ankle issues amid early-season struggles
Scherzer remains stuck on 3,499 career strikeouts as he heads to the injured list, a familiar home for Blue Jays' starters this season.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7235279/2026/04/27/max-scherzer-blue-jays-injured-list/
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New BBT is out with Kevin and Ricky: - Guardians series takeaways (Varland, Max, Okamoto) - Red Sox firing fallout, Boston series preview - State of the AL East WATCH:
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Jays Heating Up & Red Sox Firing Fallout | Blue Bird Territory
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https://youtu.be/bdh5GX4dZmE
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“I think it makes Kaz feel a little bit more welcome, or just a little bit more part of it.” On Kazuma Okamoto's new ritual, unexpected conversations and his best week with the
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:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
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Kazuma Okamoto feeling comfortable as Blue Jays embrace ritual of gratitude
It’s all part of Okamoto becoming one with a new team after 11 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7233008/2026/04/27/blue-jays-kazuma-okamoto-ritual/
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“When it comes to everybody in the front office and ownership. I think everybody’s moving in the same direction. I don’t think that was the case, necessarily, throughout my years.” Vernon Wells and how the
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’ franchise has changed in the last 15 years:
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Vernon Wells reflects on the Blue Jays’ new mindset and lofty expectations
The three-time All-Star returned to Toronto along with other Blue Jays alumni as part of the club’s 50th season celebration.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7229922/2026/04/26/blue-jays-vernon-wells-mlb/?source=emp_shared_article
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Kazuma Okamoto started a new
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pre-game activity with a group of coaches and players, where they say what they're grateful for before first pitch. After the game, Okamoto (through interpreter) claimed today he was grateful for "the media members." Not sure I buy it
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Trey Yesavage will make his 2026
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debut on Tuesday. The latest on the record-setting rookie:
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Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage set to make 2026 debut after recovering from shoulder injury
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7229132/2026/04/25/blue-jays-trey-yesavage-2026-debut/
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Yohendrick Pinango is joining the
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in Toronto. He’s a LH bat-first corner outfielder with an .857 OPS and 3 HR in AAA this year. Hits the ball real hard. He’s presumably here for Nathan Lukes (hamstring), on the taxi squad at the very least ander_beisbol1 on X was on it
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The
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have acquired 29-year-old catcher Willie MacIver from the Rangers for cash considerations and DFA'd Tyler Fitzgerald. MacIver has 33 big league games. He represents some new catching depth for Toronto, especially with Kirk out and with CJ Stubbs on the milb IL
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“Let’s take the ninth inning off of it and share that for a little bit. We’ll see how that goes. Kind of just get some momentum going the other way.” On the
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With Jeff Hoffman struggling, Blue Jays move to closer by committee
Hoffman took the change in stride: “Whatever puts the team in the best position to win. Right now, that’s not me there."
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7226338/2026/04/24/blue-jays-closer-by-committee-jeff-hoffman/
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