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José Berríos Visiting Specialist Due To Elbow Inflammation

Blue Jays righty José Berríos was slated to join Puerto Rico for the quarterfinal round of the World Baseball Classic, but those plans were called off when his tournament physical revealed a bout of elbow inflammation (via MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson).

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Report: Joe Siddall to replace the retired Buck Martinez in the Blue Jays broadcast booth

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to have found their guy. According to Rob Longley at the Toronto Sun, Sportsnet analyst and former big league catcher Joe Siddall will be replacing the recently retired Buck Martinez in the Jays’ broadcast booth.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 13

Blue Jays Notebook: Kirk returns from WBC, Yesavage scheduled for another minor-league game, Bieber inching closer to mound return, Naming Opening Day starter

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Spring Training is beginning to wind down in Dunedin, Fla., meaning it’ll soon be full steam ahead towards Opening Day. That was on full

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Blue Jays Receive Alejandro Kirk News Amid World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays have a formidable roster heading into the 2026 MLB season, and one of the most underappreciated players on it is catcher Alejandro Kirk, who continues to provide excellent value on both sides of the ball.

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Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

What’s next for Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios amid elbow injury?

With the Toronto Blue Jays in the midst of spring training in preparation for the 2026 season, one player who is dealing with an interesting injury is pitcher Jose Berrios.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 13

Blue Jays’ José Berríos (elbow) scheduled for in-person visit with Dr. Keith Meister

The Toronto Blue Jays have run into yet another troubling roadblock with José Berríos. Berríos, scratched from his Grapefruit League start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday due to right elbow inflammation, is scheduled for an in-person visit in Texas with specialist Dr.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / March 13

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits home run in statement win over Venezuela

On Wednesday, group stage action at the World Baseball Classic wrapped up with three massive games. Canada faced Cuba to determine who’d move to the knockout stage from Pool A, Mexico and Italy played against one another to determine the fate of three teams from Pool B, and two giants clashed in Pool D to determine that group’s winner.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 12

Blue Jays Projected to Have New Top-100 Prospect Very Soon in Star Infielder

The Toronto Blue Jays do not have what many consider to be an elite farm system by any means, and things are on the cusp of getting bleaker with Trey Yesavage obviously set to graduate this year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays allow eight runs in second consecutive loss

After four consecutive shutout wins, the Toronto Blue Jays have given up eight runs in back-to-back games. On Wednesday evening, the Blue Jays fell 8-1 to the New York Yankees.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 12

Blue Jays Infielder Labeled As Having Worst Contract Entering 2026 Season

When the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians in December 2024, little did general manager Ross Atkins or manager John Schneider know how big a move that would turn out to be.

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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.

Tyler Rogers News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Blue Jays reliever Tyler Rogers joins Team USA at the World Baseball Classic

The United States is getting a boost in the bullpen for the World Baseball Classic. Blue Jays submarine reliever Tyler Rogers has been added to the team roster ahead of their matchup against Team Canada, slated to take place tomorrow night.

Jose Berrios News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Blue Jays’ Berrios scratched from start vs. Phillies due to elbow inflammation

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ rotation logjam might be beginning to sort itself out. Jose Berrios was scratched from his planned start against the Philadelphia Phillies after a recent MRI during the World Baseball Classic insurance process revealed inflammation in his right elbow, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on Thursday.

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Trey Yesavage News / Bluebird Banter / March 12

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Trey Yesavage

Trey Yesavage is a 22-year-old, right-handed pitcher. He was our first round draft pick (20th overall) in 2024. Trey got a $4,177,500 signing bonus (I’m trying to figure out how many beers I can get at the club at happy hour with 4.2 million, but let’s just say a lot.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Evaluating the Toronto Blue Jays’ options in left field

One of the biggest question marks for the Blue Jays’ fielding in 2026 is who to put in left field. Anthony Santander seemed set to be the everyday starting left fielder, but he’s out for five to six months while he recovers from shoulder surgery.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / March 12

The Blue Jays Have Some Tough Rule 5 Decisions To Make

Even though the Toronto Blue Jays‘ MLB roster seems almost fully fleshed out, there are still some decisions the team needs to make regarding a few areas of the roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

4 prospects who could be next to debut for the Blue Jays in 2026

Every new Blue Jays season brings with it several debuts, from top prospects to under-the-radar names — and sometimes they can have a massive impact on the team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / March 12

Surprise Offseason Signing Tabbed as Blue Jays Breakout Player in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the 2026 season as a perennial contender. Their impressive offseason produced multiple starting pitchers, an excellent reliever in Tyler Rogers, and a highly coveted bat in Kazuma Okamoto.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk Dealt Bad News on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has had a great career in Major League Baseball, but he really solidified his stardom in Toronto during the 2025 postseason.

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Quick Recap: Jays Lose To Yankees

Blue Jays 1 Yankees 8 That didn’t go well. Eric Lauer didn’t have a good time of it. He went 3.1 allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts, a home run, and 4 earned.

Andres Gimenez News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Team Venezuela Makes Andres Gimenez Decision at World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays had many contributors during last year’s run to the World Series, and one of the most impactful was Andres Gimenez. Known primarily for his elite defense as a former Platinum Glove and three‑time Gold Glove winner, Gimenez also became a reliable presence at the bottom of the lineup.