Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blue Jays Just Got More Dangerous in AL East With 22-HR Bat

The American League East is consistently among the most competitive divisions in baseball and it got a little more firepower on Monday. It was an arms race throughout the offseason between the AL East clubs as everyone tried to catch up to the Toronto Blue Jays, who made it to Game 7 of the World Series this past fall.

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Jays Trade for Lenyn Sosa, Bieber to 60-day IL

Well, we know why Shane Bieber picked up his player option. This morning, the Jays moved him to the 60-day IL. There’s no indication of a specific setback, and this morning Ben Nicholson-Smith reported that he’s been throwing off a mound in his round-up of Jays injury timelines.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Blue Jays Announce Trade With White Sox After George Springer News

The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with injuries to most of their core players early in the 2026 MLB season, and the latest player to hit the injured list was unfortunately designated hitter George Springer.

Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / April 13

Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage should be in the big leagues after his next rehab start

The Toronto Blue Jays’ starting pitching has fallen into dire straits. Kevin Gausman has been excellent so far in 2026, and Dylan Cease has come as advertised.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Johnny King News / Bluejaysnation / April 13

Blue Jays prospect Johnny King bounces back, fans five in second High-A start

After a rocky High-A debut earlier in the week, left-hander Johnny King got back on track quickly during his second career start with the Vancouver Canadians on Sunday, dominating the Eugene Emeralds (San Francisco Giants) across three innings of one-hit ball.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Josh Fleming News / Bluejaysnation / April 13

Report: Josh Fleming re-signs with the Toronto Blue Jays on a minor league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have brought back some pitching depth. Per the MiLB transactions tracker, the club has brought back left-hander Josh Fleming on a minor league contract.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 13

Blue Jays' JoJo Parker finding his rhythm in Dunedin

A Toronto Blue Jays prospect who's been gaining more attention is 19-year-old JoJo Parker.

The Blue Jays need to give Davis Schneider runway as a regular

Blue Jays dealt another blow after George Springer exits loss with injury

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Blue Jays reach new low after wasting bullpen’s effort vs Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays have dropped to 6-9 on the season after losing two of three to the Minnesota Twins. The starting pitching for the Jays in the series was a disaster, including a brutal start from Max Scherzer in the final game of the series.

Tyler Heineman News / Bluejaysnation / April 13

Tyler Heineman is the Blue Jays’ king of position player pitching appearances

When the script is eventually written on the career of Tyler Andrew Heineman, this may not be among his career accolades, but Blue Jays historians and baseball trivia sickos alike can stick this feather in their cap.

George Springer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 13

Blue Jays Leadoff Position Up for Grabs With Latest George Springer Injury

One thing goes hand in hand with the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays: injuries. It doesn't matter if it is the starting rotation or the hitting lineup — the Blue Jays players are dropping like flies.

Josh Fleming News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Blue Jays Re-Sign Josh Fleming On Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are re-signing left-hander Josh Fleming on a minor league deal, as Mitch Bannon of The Athletic has reported. Fleming previously signed Fleming to a minor league deal in February and briefly called him up before designating him for assignment last week, at which point he elected free agency.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / April 12

2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Promote Eloy, Mets DFA Garcia

It took Eloy Jimenez over a year but he’s back in the Majors. The now-Blue Jay was selected by Toronto on April 12, as Toronto navigates early-season injuries.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12

Twins chase Max Scherzer early to win series against Blue Jays

Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run Sunday afternoon and the visiting Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 12

Instant Reaction: Max Scherzer struggles, and the Blue Jays drop the series to the Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays have started another losing streak. While it doesn’t match the tough stretch the club went through against Colorado, Chicago, and Los Angeles, the Blue Jays allowed 19 runs over the three-game set against Minnesota and dropped the finale against the Twins by a score of 8-2.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Blue Jays Dealt More Bad News After Alejandro Kirk's Injury

The Toronto Blue Jays are spiraling in the month of April. Toronto entered Sunday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins in danger of losing a fourth straight series, and the issues continue to pile up.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 12

Probable Starters Set for Toronto Blue Jays vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Toronto Blue Jays look to climb their way back into the AL East standings after a tough start to the 2026 campaign. Injuries have plagued the franchise early, but that doesn't mean that the Blue Jays aren't talented enough to make a run back to the playoffs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

George Springer’s IL trip leads to ‘creative’ truth bomb from Blue Jays’ John Schneider

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays got some tough news when it was revealed that leadoff hitter George Springer would be going on the injured list after suffering a toe fracture.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Blue Jays Make Ernie Clement Decision After George Springer’s Injury

The Toronto Blue Jays placed George Springer on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left big toe fracture, and in his absence, Ernie Clement will step into the leadoff role.

George Springer News / Field Level Media / April 12

Blue Jays place OF/DH George Springer (toe) on 10-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays placed George Springer on the 10-day injured list Sunday, one day after he fractured the big toe on his left foot in a game against the Minnesota Twins.

Eloy Jimenez News / Bluejaysnation / April 12

Blue Jays Gameday (April 12): Eloy Jimenez makes his debut as Toronto goes for the series win over the Twins

Another day, another injury to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays will be without DH and veteran slugger George Springer for the foreseeable future, with the right-handed bat leaving yesterday’s game after fouling a ball off his foot.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Blue Jays Facing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision After Unfortunate News

The Toronto Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre on Sunday with a chance to take the series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they will have to do it after losing one of their most important lineup pieces in Saturday’s setback.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Blue Jays Place George Springer On 10-Day IL, Select Eloy Jimenez

The Blue Jays announced that George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to fracture in his left big toe. Eloy Jimenez‘s contract was selected from Triple-A in the corresponding move, as he’ll take Springer’s spot on the 26-man roster and an open spot on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

Spencer Miles News / Just Baseball / April 12

So Far, So Good for the Blue Jays’ Next Great Bullpen Piece

Consider where Spencer Miles was just six months ago. Having just missed the entirety of the 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, the right-hander’s career was at crossroads.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / April 11

Blue Jays dealt another blow after George Springer exits loss with injury

The Toronto Blue Jays are quickly learning that repeating as American League champs won't be easy.

Twins tally seven times in third, even series with Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Brandon Valenzuela News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / April 11

Blue Jays Catcher Brandon Valenzuela Makes History With First MLB Home Run

The Toronto Blue Jays made a deal at the 2025 MLB Trade deadline and they may have found something special behind the plate. Rookie Catcher Brandon Valenzuela delivered a moment that he won’t forget, and that put him in the history books.