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How the Toronto Blue Jays are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster

As spring training gets underway, the expectation for the Toronto Blue Jays is to repeat the success of last season, and manager John Schneider sent a clear message to his players.

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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 17: Silvano Hechavarria

Silvano Hechavarria is one of a handful of pitching prospects who made waves in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system in 2025. 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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

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

Baseball is all about the statistics—especially when it comes to hitting. From batting average to wOBA, there is no shortage of ways to analyze a hitter’s ability to hit a round ball with a wooden bat.

Eric Lauer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

Blue Jays pitcher admits to being ‘disappointed’ after losing arbitration case

The Toronto Blue Jays concluded a notable salary arbitration case this month, and pitcher Eric Lauer did not hide his disappointment with the outcome. After losing his arbitration hearing for the 2026 season on February 11, Lauer acknowledged the ruling was difficult to accept, particularly given the gap between the two figures submitted.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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Max Scherzer News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Blue Jays Facing Decision After Max Scherzer News

The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of winning the 2025 World Series, falling in extra innings of Game 7 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was 18-year MLB veteran Max Scherzer who started that game on the mound for Toronto, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing just one run.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / February 21

Quick Recap: Jays Beat Phillies

Philles 0 Blue Jays 3 As everyone knows, the pitchers are ahead of the hitters at the start of spring training (when the teams score a bunch of runs tomorrow, the opening line will be reversed).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

Blue Jays: 3 prospect pitchers looking for a spot in the big leagues in 2026

If one thing is for certain in baseball, you can never have enough pitching available. With baseball being the longest sport year-round, there’s bound to be things you can’t foresee occurring, and you need to be ready for them under any given circumstances. In the case of the bullpen, there’s no better example than that.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 21

Blue Jays Reportedly in Significant Talks for Reunion with Free Agent Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays went into the offseason determined to put out an elite pitching staff, and that is the way they approached free agents by committing hundreds of millions to the starting rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

The Blue Jays’ player with most to prove in spring training

After winning the AL pennant and nearly winning Game 7 of the World Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays enter 2026 with high expectations.

Devon Travis News / Bluebird Banter / February 21

Happy Birthday Devon Travis

One of my all-time favourites, Devon Travis, turns 35 today. Travis joined the Blue Jays in a trade with the Tigers on November 13, 2014, with Anthony Gose heading to Detroit.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Jonatan Clase’s ceiling depends on his ability to hit for power in MLB

One question for the Toronto Blue Jays heading into 2026 is whether or not Jonatan Clase can take that next step. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

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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

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 21

Blue Jays Release First Spring Training Game Lineup of 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays are back on the field for the first time since losing Game 7 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers last fall. Spring training is officially underway in Dunedin, Fla., and with roster changes already in motion and a reliever ruled out for Opening Day, there is a lot to sort out before April gets here.

Max Scherzer News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer Reunion Buzz Builds As Spring Training Begins

Max Scherzer is one of the top starting pitchers still available in the free agent market. The three-time Cy Young winner spent the 2025 campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays after signing a one-year, $15.5 million contract.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 21

Key Blue Jays Reliever Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to make another postseason run in 2026. John Schneider has made it clear that the Blue Jays are not defending anything this year.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 18: Jake Bloss

One of the biggest questions regarding the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitching depth is whether Jake Bloss will be ready early in the season. 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.

Daulton Varsho News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Daulton Varsho Makes Admission on Heartbreaking World Series Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered the type of defeat that nobody in their organization will forget for as long as they live last season. They not only lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series in seven games, but they also lost Game 7 5-4 in 11 innings.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Yimi Garcia won't be ready for Blue Jays' Opening Day roster

Yimi Garcia’s 2025 season was prematurely ended last September by surgery to fix scar tissue in his throwing elbow.

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Kazuma Okamoto Announces Nickname Ahead of 1st Blue Jays Season

Toronto Blue Jays' new third baseman, Kazuma Okamoto, has had a fantastic young career in professional baseball. The 29-year-old Gojo, Japan, native, played 11 years in Nippon Professional Baseball, the highest level of baseball in Japan.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 20

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 19: Tim Piasentin

It’s been a long time since the Toronto Blue Jays have had a slugging prospect to be excited about, but Tim Piasentin could be that prospect. 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.

John Schneider News / Athlon Sports / February 20