Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease developing new changeup this spring

<a href="/mlb/players/dylan_cease/545897">Dylan Cease</a> is working on a new toy this spring. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander, who inked a seven-year, $210 million contract over the off-season, aims to become a consistent, front-of-the-rotation starter for the reigning American League champions this season.

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Question Time: How do You Feel about the Off-Season Overall?

On Monday, Tom and I asked your thoughts about the Jays’ most exciting and most concerning moves (or non-moves) of the winter. Now, how do you think they did overall?

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Blue Jays, Juan Yepez Agree To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are in agreement on a minor league contract with first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez, per Aram Leighton and Eric Treuden of Just Baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 11

Blue Jays spring training notes: José Berríos, Jeff Hoffman, Yimi García, George Springer, Kazuma Okamoto, Ricky Tiedemann, RJ Schreck

On the eve of spring training, the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a major bombshell, revealing that both Anthony Santander (left shoulder surgery) and Shane Bieber (right forearm fatigue) will begin this season on the injured list, with the former set to miss months rather than weeks.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Just Baseball / February 11

Is it Possible We Still Haven’t Seen the Best Version of Vladdy?

When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stepped into the batters box on April 26th, 2019 for his first MLB at-bat, expectations were already at astronomical levels.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Toronto Blue Jays News / Total Pro Sports / February 11

Toronto Blue Jays Receive Grim Update On $16 Million Pitcher Ahead Of Spring Training

Shane Bieber played a key role for the Toronto Blue Jays in the postseason to win the American League pennant and reach the World Series. Staying healthy remains a big concern for the 30-year-old right-hander after returning from Tommy John surgery last season.

Anthony Santander News / Bluejaysnation / February 11

3 internal bats the Blue Jays can turn to replace Anthony Santander’s production

Late Tuesday afternoon, manager John Schneider revealed that several Blue Jays were going to miss significant time due to injuries for the 2026 season.

Eric Cerantola News / Bluejaysnation / February 11

Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #11 Eric Cerantola

In this installment of the 2026 edition of Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects , we profile a right-handed pitcher who has steadily climbed the minor league ladder and established himself as one of the more experienced Canadian arms in professional baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 11

Blue Jays: Berrios, Hoffman, and Rogers added to World Baseball Classic reserve lists

With the World Baseball Classic just over a month away, respective 30-man rosters have already been announced for the tournament, and now information is trickling in on players who are sitting on the reserve rosters for their respective nations.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Blue jays' John Schneider Shares George Springer Update Ahead of MLB Season

The Toronto Blue Jays had one of MLB’s best offenses in 2025, and much of that core is returning for the upcoming season. That includes designated hitter George Springer, who completely revitalized his career last year.

Phillippe Aumont News / Bluejaysnation / February 10

Report: Blue Jays sign Canadian pitcher Phillippe Aumont to a MiLB deal

The Toronto Blue Jays are adding a veteran Canadian pitcher to the minor league depth charts. Per the MiLB transactions log, the Jays have signed Gatineau, Que.

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Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / February 10

Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber won’t be ready for Opening Day due to forearm fatigue

The Toronto Blue Jays will be without last season’s splashy deadline addition to start 2026. Shane Bieber won’t be ready for Opening Day and will have a delayed ramp-up due to forearm fatigue, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters on Tuesday.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / ESPN / February 10

IKF: Followed Jays' policy with short lead in G7

Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he wished he took a longer lead in the key play of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series but that he was following Toronto's policy of having a shorter lead in that situation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

A Look At The Blue Jays Injury News As Spring Training Opens

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to defend their American League crown, John Schneider opened spring training with some injury news that will have a lasting effect on the season. Speaking to the media, Schneider announced that pitcher Bowden Francis will undergo ulnar collateral ligament surgery and miss all of 2026.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 10

Report: Blue Jays’ Santander out 5-6 months, Francis to miss the season due to UCL surgery

Two Toronto Blue Jays who had disappointing 2025 seasons are set to miss a good portion (or all) of 2026. Outfielder/DH Anthony Santander is set to undergo left labral surgery and will be out for five to six months.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 10

Blue Jays Face Tough José Berríos Decision Despite His Full Health Clearance

The Toronto Blue Jays enter spring training with a rotation problem they didn't expect to have. José Berríos is healthy. His elbow is fine. But that doesn't guarantee him a spot in the starting five anymore.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Blue Jays' $92M slugger to miss at least five months as Toronto dealing with injuries early

Just a few months ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were one play away from winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Entering the 2026 MLB season, the Blue Jays are viewed as World Series contenders once again.

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