Michael Stefanic: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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After spending the 2025 season with the Toronto Blue Jays organization, veteran infielder Michael Stefanic is reportedly taking his services to the West Coast next season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 22

Blue Jays sign Carlos Mendoza to minor-league deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a signing. While it’s not Kyle Tucker or any other of the top free agents available in the 2025/26 class, the Jays signed some minor league depth, agreeing to a minor-league deal with former Detroit Tiger farmhand Carlos Mendoza.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB all-time RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 3

Blue Jays: Ryan Borucki and Michael Stefanic are heading to free agency

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few key players heading to free agency in Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, Seranthony Dominguez, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Ty France.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Ryan Borucki, Michael Stefanic elect free agency

Left-hander Ryan Borucki and infielder Michael Stefanic have both elected free agency, as per the MILB.com transactions wire.

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Blue Jays Outright Michael Stefanic

The Blue Jays outrighted Michael Stefanic off their 40-man roster and assigned the infielder to Triple-A Buffalo after Stefanic cleared waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 3

Andrés Giménez, Tyler Heineman activated from IL; Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez designated for assignment

As expected, infielder Andrés Giménez and catcher Tyler Heineman have been activated from the injured list prior to Tuesday’s series opener versus the Philadelphia Phillies.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 3

Jays Roster Moves: Gimenez, Heineman Activated, Stefanic, Sanchez DFAed

The Jays activated Andres Gimenez and Tyler Heineman have both been activated from the IL. Michael Stefanic and Ali Sanchez were DFAed to make room. Gimenez gives John Schneider a little puzzle to figure out how to get him, Barger and Clement into the lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 9

Blue Jays place Andres Gimenez on the 10-day Injured List, add Michael Stefanic to the 26-man roster

The Toronto Blue Jays made a few roster moves before the start of the series against the Seattle Mariners. On Friday evening, it was announced by the team that they placed Andres Gimenez on the 10-day Injured List, retroactive to May 8th.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Blue Jays place Gold Glove second baseman on IL

The Blue Jays announced that they have placed second baseman Andrés Giménez on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain.

Blue Jays’ Erik Swanson allows four runs in first FCL rehab outing

Blue Jays make roster moves, optioning Alan Roden and selecting Braydon Fisher’s contract

An overview of how Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is faring after signing his extension

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 4

Blue Jays: Michael Stefanic is a dark horse candidate for the Opening Day roster in a bench role

The Toronto Blue Jays have been aggressive this winter, evidenced by their pursuit of some of the biggest free agents and the recent signings of Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, and Max Scherzer to bolster the Opening Day roster.