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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Blue Jays Facing Pressure to Make Roster Move After White Sox Game
The Toronto Blue Jays have had an up-and-down start to the 2026 Major League Baseball season. After going 4-1 through their first five games of the year, manager John Schneider and the Blue Jays have lost three in a row, including Saturday's 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Chicago White Sox.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 4
Tyler Fitzgerald acquired by Blue Jays for cash considerations, optioned to Triple-A Buffalo
It’s been a busy day of transactions for the Toronto Blue Jays. A few hours after placing All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day IL, the organization announced a mid-game trade with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, acquiring veteran infielder Tyler Fitzgerald for cash considerations.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Launches 437-Foot First Home Run of 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have opened the 2026 season with mixed results following a trip to the World Series last fall, and keep searching for consistency at the plate and in the standings.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Alejandro Kirk News / Field Level Media / April 4
Blue Jays place C Alejandro Kirk (thumb) on IL
The Toronto Blue placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a fractured left thumb and recalled catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 4
Blue Jays' catcher situation takes hard hit but offers opportunity to rookie Brandon Valenzuela
The Toronto Blue Jays' injuries continue to pile up.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 4
Blue Jays: Alejandro Kirk diagnosed with fractured left thumb, Brandon Valenzuela recalled from Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays were dealt a tough blow this morning. After leaving yesterday afternoon’s game after taking a foul tip off his glove, Blue Jays backstop Alejandro Kirk has been diagnosed with a fractured left thumb and will be hitting the IL.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 4
Blue Jays Gameday (April 4th): Looking to bounce back in Chicago after an ugly Friday loss
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to turn things around in Chicago. The Jays started the season strong, sweeping the Athletics in three games in front of a packed Rogers Centre crowd, but struggled against the Colorado Rockies in the following series.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4
Blue Jays Place Alejandro Kirk On 10-Day IL, Recall Brandon Valenzuela
The Blue Jays are placing catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb fracture, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Catching prospect Brandon Valenzuela is being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move, per Hazel Mae of MLB International.
Patrick Corbin News / Bluejaysnation / April 4
A breakdown of Patrick Corbin’s role on the Blue Jays in 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays bolstered their pitching depth on Friday by signing veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal. This move comes just days after Cody Ponce suffered a sprained ACL in his season debut, consequently joining fellow starting pitchers Trey Yesavage, Jose Berríos, and Shane Bieber on the injured list.
Arjun Nimmala News / Bluejaysnation / April 4
Blue Jays farm system notes (April 3): Arjun Nimmala hits first home run of the season
For the first time in 2026, all four Toronto Blue Jay “A” affiliates were scheduled to play. Unfortunately, only three of the four teams played, as the Buffalo Bisons’ game against the Omaha Storm Chasers was postponed.
Jack Cushing News / Bluejaysnation / April 4
Former Blue Jay Jack Cushing signs with the Hanwha Eagles in Korea
His time with the organization was brief, and now Jack Cushing has found a new short-term home in Korea. Per a media release from the Hanwha Eagles, Cushing is replacing the injured Owen White on a 6-week deal worth $60,000 USD, with incentives potentially pushing the deal to $90,000 total.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 4
What Blue Jays Cannot Do While Starting Rotation is Drowing with Injuries
This offseason it looked like the Toronto Blue Jays took upgrading their starting rotation very seriously, but right now they are not able to reap most of those benefits as injuries are plaguing the rotation.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3
Dylan Cease reacts to Alejandro Kirk’s injury scare vs. White Sox
On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays visited the Chicago White Sox. During the game, catcher Alejandro Kirk injured his thumb on a foul tip by White Sox OF Austin Hayes.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
Blue Jays Sign Veteran Starter as Rotation Injuries Mount
On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they signed pitcher Patrick Corbin to a one-year, $1 million contract. The left-hander will report to the Dunedin Blue Jays to begin ramping up. Corbin spent the 2025 season as a member of the Texas Rangers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3
Blue Jays' latest signing illustrates their desperate need for pitching
The Toronto Blue Jays' rotation took another hit on Tuesday when Cody Ponce landed on the Injured List with a sprained right ACL. They have reportedly dipped back into the free agent pool to add another potential depth option.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 3
Mason Fluharty to make start for Blue Jays on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed reliever Mason Fluharty will start Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Shane Bieber News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Blue Jays Announce Roster Move After Shane Bieber Injury Update
The Toronto Blue Jays were already managing a rotation full of question marks when the 2026 season got underway. Now, with their most significant missing piece still weeks, possibly months away, the club has signed veteran pitcher Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal.
Patrick Corbin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3
Blue Jays Sign Patrick Corbin
The Blue Jays announced that they have signed left-hander Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal and optioned him to Low-A Dunedin. It’s worth $1MM, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / April 3
Latest Blue Jays Report Could Shake Up MLB Free Agency
There are a few veteran starting pitchers available right now in free agency and it sounds like there's at least a chance the market could open up a bit in the near future.
Kevin Gausman News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 3
MLB Pitcher Ranking Sets Questionable Divide Between Frontline Blue Jays Starters
Kevin Gausman may not yet have his first win of the 2026 MLB season, but you can't argue with his results thus far through two starts. The 35-year-old is sporting a 0.75 ERA thanks to a pair of sparking six inning efforts in which he has allowed a total of one run and three hits, striking out 21 batters and walking none along the way.
Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / April 3
Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage set to make rehab start in Single-A
It looks like the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation could have reinforcements sooner rather than later. On Friday afternoon, the Dunedin Blue Jays announced that rookie sensation Trey Yesavage is set to make a rehab assignment for the team on Friday evening.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 3
Two Ways That Blue Jays' Aggressive Offseason is Already Paying Off in 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays were quite aggressive this offseason, aiming to improve an already loaded roster. They successfully addressed every need by acquiring starting pitching, offense, and getting a quality bullpen arm.
Dylan Cease News / Just Baseball / April 2
Dylan Cease Can Reach His Cy Young Ceiling for the Blue Jays
Dylan Cease has been a controversial pitcher ever since he debuted with the Chicago White Sox back in 2019. Armed with hellacious stuff, Cease has long been one of, if not the best, strikeout starters in the sport.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2
Kevin Gausman had a message for Blue Jays reliever after his wasted gem
The rough start to his 2026 season continues for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Brendon Little. Little was tagged with a loss on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, as he allowed the game-winning run in the 10th inning after an RBI single from Colorado pinch hitter Tyler Freeman.
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