Ross Atkins expects Varland, France and Bieber to be in Toronto by Friday. Atkins had never met Bieber before, so when they spoke for the first time, Bieber said: "I was thinking of taking a boat over" Cleveland had been keeping him in loop of potential destinations

When it’s hot at Comerica Park and you want to be a good teammate 😄

Will Robertson will make his MLB debut this afternoon for the Blue Jays

Bowden Francis got choked up talking about how his fellow starters have supported him through his struggles: “Just the way they’ve had my back… (I’m) grinding.. (I’m) at my lowest.” Francis: 3.2IP, H, 2ER, 3BB’s, 2HBP

Blue Jays have placed OF Anthony Santander on IL (left shoulder inflammation), and have called up OF Alan Roden, per team.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be presented with the Cdn Baseball HOF 2024 Tip O’Neill Award (Cdn player to have excelled in individual achievement) prior to tonight’s Blue Jays game v. Athletics. 2nd time he’s received the honour. Beating out notable candidates: Josh Naylor, Cade Smith, Tyler O’Neill

Blue Jays have traded OF Steward Berroa to the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. Also, RHP Dillon Tate has cleared waivers and accepted his assignment to AAA Buffalo

Tonight’s Blue Jays starter will be RHP Jose Urena in opener vs. Angels

Per @bnsbaseball.bsky.social Ross Atkins says the Blue Jays are looking at some potential free agent depth options that could impact the big-league roster. (1/2)

“I kind of let him (home plate ump Chris Conroy) know I was going to watch the rest of his bad umpiring from inside." - Kevin Gausman on what he said to Conroy before he was ejected. Gausman felt Yankees starter Max Fried was getting calls on pitches he was not.

Blue Jays roster moves: - OF Jonatan Clase has been appointed from Triple-A as the 27th man for both games of today’s DH - RHP Ryan Burr has been transferred to the 60-day IL (right shoulder inflammation)

With Saturday’s Yankees/Blue Jays postponed due to incoming inclement weather, here are Sunday’s Jays starters for traditional double header: Game 1 - Kevin Gausman Game 2 - Chris Bassitt

John Schneider said tonight is just a day off for Anthony Santander: “Just taking a little breather.” Schneider said Max Scherzer (thumb) threw again this afternoon, and felt “all right.. hopefully, he’ll have another good one tomorrow.”

As expected Max Scherzer (right thumb) has rejoined the team here in Houston and is out throwing. Scherzer received a second cortisone shot, this time in the knuckle area, hoping to help alleviate the discomfort in his thumb. Scherzer is encouraged but, “I’m not out of the woods, yet.”

Blue Jays announce LHP Josh Walker has been recalled from AAA Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game. LHP Easton Lucas has been optioned to Buffalo

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. statement on extension: (1/2) “I love our Blue Jays fans; they have supported me my whole career and made me feel appreciated every day. My family and I have a special connection to our second home in Toronto, and I...."

ICYMI It's officially, official... The Blue Jays announce they have signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. “This is a monumental moment in franchise history.” - Mark Shapiro

Ross Atkins on possible Bo Bichette extension: “The interest is definitely there.. to talk about negotiations.. it’s also our vision for them (Bo/Vladdy) to continue to play together.. we will do everything in our power to see if we can line up."

Vladimir Guerrero Jr's family hoped to stay with Blue Jays: “That’s one of the hardest.. when your daughter comes to you and says.. ‘daddy, are we going to stay in Toronto?’.. they wanted to stay in Toronto and Thank God it happened."

Max Scherzer received a cortisone shot in his right thumb. John Schneider said the hope is it’ll knock out the inflammation, and in turn help with the discomfort, “then we’ll go from there.” Scherzer will travel with the team. As far as throwing, he’s day to day, although aiming for Fri in NY.

Easton Lucas will start Wednesday’s series finale vs Nationals. #BlueJays “This is a good lineup for him to navigate.” - John Schneider said Kevin Gausman will start Friday vs Mets

John Schneider said Max Scherzer has been placed on the IL with right thumb inflammation. He's going to see a hand specialist in the US tomorrow. Yariel Rodriguez could be an option to start Friday @ NYM

Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate.

Fans attending Blue Jays Opening Day are encouraged to arrive early for the ceremony, featuring Canadian military members carrying the giant 🇨🇦 flag, and national anthems performed by the cast of the Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King. Gates open at 1p Thursday.

The first of many chats from Rogers Centre this year, setting up a new season alongside @thehazelmae.bsky.social and Shi www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/bl...

Asked John Schneider about Max Scherzer’s thumb: “Still going in the right direction with how he's feeling each day. He's going to get off the mound here this afternoon and assuming all goes well, like it has been, he'll be ready to roll Saturday (vs Orioles).”

Blue Jays manager John Schneider told Sportsnet that relievers Richard Lovelady and Jacob Barnes have made the team.

Shi Davidi (on X) reports Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and Alan Roden get final Blue Jays position player spots. Bullpen still being finalized but Max Scherzer checked in today feeling good with his thumb, said John Schneider.

ICYMI Blue Jays and Alejandro Kirk have agreed to a 5-year, $58 million extension.

Blue Jays have told Davis Schneider and Tyler Heineman they’ve made the team per John Schneider. Daulton Varsho will also start the season on the IL as reported by Shi Davidi on X.

"There's really no one that you can look at more and say he does everything the right way than Berrios. The way he takes care of himself should be studied around the league so everyone should do that." On the Blue Jays' Opening Day starter: www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/...

Blue Jays Injury updates: *Alek Manoah (TJ) will continue to throw bullpens every Tuesday and Saturday for the next few weeks. *Ryan Burr (shoulder fatigue) is going into week 2 of 3 in his throwing program. *throwing 90ft, will begin from 120 ft next week if all continues to go well.

Max Scherzer update: He had an MRI on the sore right thumb, John Schneider said they’re not majorly concerned.. he's definitely “dealt with this in years past.” but not related to the nerve issue from last season.

John Schneider on The Fan 590’s Blair and Barker show. Admitted he has an idea of his top 4 in the opening day lineup: “2,3 Vlad and Tony (Santander), and then from there could be Bo (Bichette).. could be Bo 1, could be Bo 4, depending on who we’re facing.”

Kevin Gausman threw 30 pitches in his live BP today. Expects to get into games next week. “I feel pretty confident that I’m in a good spot right now.” Asked how this spring compared to last when he dealt with shoulder fatigue. “Night and day from what I was feeling”

Ryan Yarbrough arrived in camp a week late. He had been throwing bullpens in the days leading up to signing w/ Blue Jays. Threw live BP today. “It’s been really seamless coming into camp. Next steps are getting into games.” Doesn’t think the ramp up period will be a problem.

Daulton Varsho (shoulder) has been throwing on back-to-back days right now at 120 ft. “I’m ahead of schedule from what a lot of people kind of thought.” He’s happy with where he’s at.. understanding mechanics of throwing again, being comfortable being able “to let it go.”

discussing latest on Kevin Gausman & the Blue Jays' rotation with @thehazelmae.bsky.social www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/bl...

John Schneider told Shi Davidi X-Rays on Addison Barger were negative. He’ll likely get a day off tomorrow but not expected to be sidelined long. Barger took a Garrett Crochet pitch off the hand and bat knob in the first inning and suffered a hand contusion per Blue Jays

Free agent pitcher Ryan Yarbrough and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a minor-league contract, with an invite to spring training as reported by Robert Murray of Fansided.

Sportsnet announces the network will air 23 Blue Jays spring games on TV and Sportsnet+, including all 16 home games live from TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida.

"I wanna be a Blue Jay for the rest of my career, but it's free agency, it's business, I'm going to have to listen to 29 more teams and they’ll have to compete with that.” Vladimir Guerrero Jr., on his future with the Blue Jays.

Ross Atkins was asked whether he felt the front office and Vladdy’s camp was “close” to an extension.. "It just depends on how you define close, that's too big of a word to talk specifically about," replied Atkins. "I'm not comfortable talking about numbers."

Yes. Jays are in agreement with him on a minor league deal pending physical. Would pay him low seven figures if he makes team. Johnny Giunta of the Gate 14 pod was on this first.

Daulton Varsho (shoulder) update: He’s been hitting in the cage/taking BP with no issues, but it is throwing that’s been his big focus at camp. Varsho arrived at the PDC on January 7th, and started throwing a football. He’s now into his 3rd/4th week throwing a baseball:

Asked Ross Atkins whether there’s a willingness to get a contract extension done with Bo Bichette:

Bo Bichette on no discussions yet on a possible contract extension.

Los Chamos Venezolanos 🇻🇪 Blue Jays Ali Sanchez, Anthony Santander and Andres Gimenez

Anthony Santander arrived at the Blue Jays PDC today, and made a beeline for the cage to meet his new manager and teammates.

Adam Kloffenstein suffered “a little bit of shoulder fatigue…he had an MRI done. Nothing structural, just some inflammation. He's going to be down from throwing for a handful of days..” - John Schneider