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Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 9

Blue Jays Prospects Jake Bloss, Aaron Parker Set for AFL Fall Stars Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a good October in the Arizona Fall League, with three players set to play in Sunday’s Fall Stars Game. The AFL’s version of an All-Star Game, pitcher Jake Bloss, catcher Aaron Parker and outfielder Jake Cook are all set to play for the American League when it faces the National League on Sunday.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29

Padres-Blue Jays Trade From Last Year Suddenly Looks One-Sided

On July 31, 2025, just before baseball's annual trade deadline arrived, the San Diego Padres traded catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Will Wagner.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Another Padres Infielder Has Oblique Injury, Will Likely Miss Start of Season

San Diego Padres infielder Will Wagner has an oblique injury that is likely to sideline him for the beginning of the 2026 season. “Will has a pulled oblique,” manager Craig Stammen said.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 14

Joey Lopefido ‘extremely surprised’ by Astros trade, says Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins

Friday’s early-spring Joey Loperfido-Jesús Sánchez swap came as a major surprise to many around the sport, including Loperfido. The 26-year-old first learned

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 7

A Jersey Number Trade Has Cleared the Way for the Padres’ New Korean Star

Korean superstar Sung-Mon Song will wear No. 24 for the upcoming season after infielder Will Wagner switched his number from 24 to seven. Seven was last worn in San Diego by Jose Iglesias in 2025, when he produced a 73 wRC+.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 11, 2025

How former Blue Jays Will Wagner and Alan Roden are performing with their new teams

The Toronto Blue Jays were active at the deadline, using some of their prospect capital to help bolster the bullpen and the rotation down the stretch, as well as some minor position player introductions.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1, 2025

Padres Make Major Roster Move Following Busy Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres announced a major roster move following their active trade deadlne. They optioned the recently acquired Will Wagner to Triple-A El Paso, while designating infielder Trenton Brooks and veteran catcher Martin Maldonado for assignment.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31, 2025

Padres acquire young infielder from Blue Jays

He made his MLB debut last season, and impressed by hitting .305/.337/.451 over his first 86 plate appearances in the Show.

Did the Padres trade away their future?

With trade, Blue Jays banking on return to form for former Cy Young winner

Orioles, Blue Jays pull off unique trade midway through doubleheader

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The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29, 2025

Blue Jays reportedly willing to trade major league position players

The Blue Jays are first in the American League East and clear buyers ahead of Thursday’s deadline. Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports that they are willing to trade from their position player depth, including guys who are currently on the big league roster or in Triple-A.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28, 2025

Blue Jays transfer Bowden Francis to 60-day IL

The Blue Jays announced today that infielder Will Wagner has been reinstated from the restricted list. Outfielder Alan Roden has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo as the corresponding active roster move. Right-hander Bowden Francis was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 28, 2025

Former Blue Jays who are eligible for the 2026 Hall of Fame ballot

The 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame class was inducted yesterday, with the late former Blue Jays outfielder/DH Dave Parker earning his spot in Cooperstown.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 26, 2025

Blue Jays place Will Wagner on Restricted List, recall Alan Roden

On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays made a roster move. As expected, the team announced that they’ve placed third baseman Will Wagner on the Restricted List and recalled Alan Roden.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29, 2025

Blue Jays activate Daulton Varsho, option Will Wagner

The Blue Jays’ starting center fielder is back after a month on the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 6, 2025

Recent International Signing Joins Toronto Blue Jays Top Prospect List After Will Wagner Moves On

With infielder Will Wagner graduating out of the Top 30 prospect lists for the Toronto Blue Jays, young shortstop Christopher Polanco is in, according to MLB Pipeline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 20, 2025

Instant Reaction: Will Wagner had a great game in the Blue Jays’ 4-1 victory over the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the win column. On Thursday afternoon, the team hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in what was their fourth-to-last Spring Training game ahead of next Thursday’s Opening Day.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 17, 2025

Will Wagner and Orelvis Martínez should split the Blue Jays designated hitter role.

There are a whole lot of prospects ready for MLB action with not a lot of spots left. One spot that remains open is the Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter role.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / January 28, 2025

Can Will Wagner Break Out for the Blue Jays?

Will Wagner wasn’t the centerpiece of the trade that sent Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros last summer. Rather, he was the tertiary piece in a deal headlined by top prospect Jake Bloss and recently graduated top prospect Joey Loperfido.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / January 27, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Will Wagner Discusses Father Getting into Hall of Fame

Last week, longtime closer Billy Wagner earned election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It was Wagner's tenth and final year on the ballot, and he'll be inducted in Cooperstown this upcoming July 27 alongside Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Dick Allen and Dave Parker.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 25, 2025

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Will Wagner had a nice big league debut at the end of the 2024 season

It’s safe to say that Will Wagner has the best hit tool of any Toronto Blue Jays prospect. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8, 2025

How does Will Wagner fit into the Blue Jays’ crowded infield picture?

When it was first reported the Blue Jays would receive three players in exchange for trading Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros, Will Wagner was not the headliner coming back to Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / November 30, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Will Wagner Pegged as AL Rookie of the Year Contender

While most of the Blue Jays' focus this offseason has been centered around top free agents and critical contract extensions, their next breakout star may be coming from inside the house.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26, 2024

Blue Jays infielders make MLB debuts vs. Red Sox again, two months after initial premiere

Monday's matinee at Fenway Park is the resumption of a suspended June contest between the Red Sox and Blue Jays.

Blue Jays 1B may find disappointment in free agency

Blue Jays made right call to try for no-hitter despite heavy workload for Bowden Francis

Danny Jansen officially becomes first player to play for both teams in same game

The best MLB closers of all time

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / August 16, 2024

Will Wagner Makes Toronto Blue Jays History By Extending Career-Opening Hot Streak

Will Wagner had an explosive MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this week, and his bat remains historically hot heading into the weekend. The 26-year-old second baseman notched a single in the second inning of the Blue Jays' matinee showdown with the Chicago Cubs.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13, 2024

Son of Houston Astros Legend Dominates His MLB Debut

The Houston Astros traded away the son of a franchise legend at the MLB deadline and now he's set to make his big league debut with his new team. After a short stint in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system, Will Wagner was recently called up to the big leagues for his debut.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 13, 2024

Son of Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Has Incredible MLB Debut

A former Philadelphia Phillies closer is having one of the best days a baseball father could have as his son just made his MLB debut. Will Wagner was in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system for just a couple of weeks but the team has already felt good enough about him to call him up in hopes of boosting their offense.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12, 2024

Blue Jays Select Will Wagner

The Blue Jays announced they have selected infielder Will Wagner to their roster, his first time cracking a big league roster. Infielder Luis De Los Santos was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in the corresponding move.