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Blue Jays: Examining the situation with the back end of the rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays focused heavily on improving the pitching side of their roster this past winter, adding Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and a handful of other arms who could impact the pitching corps in a variety of ways in 2026.

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Blue Jays slow playing Trey Yesavage’s build-up, won’t make Grapefruit League debut until next week

Trey Yesavage is still about a week or so away from making his highly anticipated Grapefruit League debut this spring, manager John Schneider revealed on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 25

Blue Jays Urged to Trade for Former Cy Young Award Winner Before Opening Day

With spring training underway for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team is starting to take shape for the 2026 campaign. However, it might behoove the team to try to make another move to solidify the roster. Following a loss in the World Series, it was an extremely aggressive start to the winter for the Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 25

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man Roster: Tyler Rogers

Tyler Rogers is a right-handed, submarine style pitcher. He’s 35. The Jays signed him to a three-year, $37 million contract (with a vesting option for a fourth year at $11 million).

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 11: Victor Arias

Just three years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were lacking notable outfield prospects. Now, they have a whole bunch of them, including our 11th-ranked prospect, Victor Arias.

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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 / February 24

The 2024 trade deadline moves are starting to pay dividends for the Blue Jays

The 2024 season was a pretty tough one for the Toronto Blue Jays. After making the playoffs in three of the last four seasons, just narrowly missing out in 2021, the 2024 season started poorly, and there was no rally like there had been in the past and in 2025.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

One stat to be excited about for every Blue Jays pitcher heading into 2026

The Blue Jays spent big money this offseason to improve their pitching staff after their offence carried the load in 2025. Now, the arms appear to be the

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 24

Blue Jays Talented Young Pitcher Not Expected to Make Big League Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays are well underway in spring training and will take the next month or so to determine what the best way for them to break down their roster is going to be.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage News Emerges Amid Spring Training

The Toronto Blue Jays had an eventful offseason retooling the roster after their 2025 World Series loss, and one area that saw dramatic improvement was

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Instant Reaction: 2025 draftee Jake Casey hits late home run in Blue Jays’ 8-7 loss to Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays can’t seem to get going to start Spring Training. On Tuesday afternoon, the Blue Jays played an American League Divisional Series rematch against the New York Yankees, losing 8-7 to move their Spring Training record to 1-3.

Chay Yeager News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Elbow surgery ‘is on the table’ for Blue Jays prospect Chay Yeager

Another Toronto Blue Jays prospect may soon be headed for season-ending surgery. Right-hander Chay Yeager experienced elbow discomfort while throwing last week and is set to meet with renowned specialist Dr.

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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

Ricky Tiedemann News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Blue Jays pitcher dealing with elbow injury early in spring training

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting hit with some tough injury news, as the team continues spring training. Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann injured his elbow due to soreness, per MLB.com.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Healthy Eloy Jiménez becoming early standout in Blue Jays’ camp

The Blue Jays may have found something in Eloy Jiménez. We’re only a few days into the 2026 Grapefruit League schedule, but the 29-year-old slugger is already turning heads inside Toronto’s camp this spring.

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Blue Jays Slugger Stuns in Promising Comeback Appearance Against Red Sox

After taking time away from Major League Baseball during the 2025 season, 29-year-old Eloy Jiménez is looking to bounce back this year. Having been in the minors during his latest campaign, it's unclear what he's capable of this time around, but the Toronto Blue Jays must have at least some level of confidence in his ability.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Blue Jays minor leaguers will get a chance to shine in Spring Training during the World Baseball Classic

Baseball is back, and the Blue Jays are looking to defend their Golden Grapefruit. A key takeaway from the first few Spring Training games is that the majority of the Major League-calibre hitters on the team have been in the lineup, receiving significant playing time.

Josh Kasevich News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 24

Blue Jays Prospect Josh Kasevich Turning Heads Early in Spring Training

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Josh Kasevich has been known for his bat-to-ball skills and steady play on defense, but he turned heads in a spring training game, giving his evaluators something else to think about.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Blue Jays: Can José Berríos bounce back in 2026?

Blue Jays starter José Berríos had a rough 2025 on and off the field. The 4.17 ERA and 1.301 WHIP he recorded in his 30 starts were the second-highest of his career, and he landed on the injured list for the first time as a big leaguer.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 12: Juan Caricote

The Toronto Blue Jays top catching prospect heading into the 2026 season is Juan Caricote. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

Ricky Tiedemann News / Bluejaysnation / February 24

Report: Blue Jays prospct Ricky Tiedemann is dealing with elbow soreness

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching depth was thrown another curveball this week. Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann, the club’s #4 top prospect per MLB Pipeline, felt some elbow soreness after pitching in a side session last week, per Mitch Bannon (The Athletic) and Keegan Matheson (MLB.com).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 24

Blue Jays Announce Lineup for Spring Training Matchup Against Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a 4-3 loss to the New York Mets in their latest spring training matchup. Shortly before, they were also handed a loss by the Boston Red Sox, but they did secure their first win in a shutout over the Philadelphia Phillies on Feb.