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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.

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Blue Jays trade Will Wagner to Padres for Brandon Valenzuela

It’s off to San Diego for infielder Will Wagner. The Toronto Blue Jays are sending Wagner to the San Diego Padres in a deal that brings catching prospect Brandon Valenzuela in return, both clubs announced Thursday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Padres acquire young infielder from Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Blue Jays reportedly willing to trade major league position players

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 28

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

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.

Orlando Magic Bring Back Moe Wagner On 1-Year Deal

The Orlando Magic signed big man Moe Wagner to a one-year $5 million contract on Friday morning. Wagner saw his regular season cut short after suffering a torn ACL in December.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

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 / Bluejaysnation / April 29

Report: Daulton Varsho returns to the Blue Jays while Paxton Schultz and Will Wagner are optioned to Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a flurry of roster moves before kicking off the home series against the Boston Red Sox tonight. Daulton Varsho is returning to the roster after starting the year on the IL after undergoing shoulder surgery this past winter, with the outfielder rehabbing in Buffalo and Dunedin this past week.

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

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 27

Blue Jays manager John Schneider pencils Wagner and Roden in Opening Day lineup: 'We like the way we are rolling now'

With the first pitch just a few hours away, Opening Day for the Toronto Blue Jays is happening at the Rogers Centre for the first time since 2022, when the club welcomed the Texas Rangers in what turned out to be a game to remember for fans.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 24

Blue Jays third basemen struggled last season with hitting lefties – is the solution a platoon?

Between Ernie Clement and Will Wagner, the Toronto Blue Jays appear to have two solid options at third base. Clement had a breakout season in 2024, hitting .263 across 130 games while earning a Gold Glove nomination, while Wagner hit an excellent .305 in the 23 games he was called up for after the Yusei Kikuchi trade.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 20

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.

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Washington Commanders-Bobby Wagner Agree To 1-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders and Linebacker Bobby Wagner agreed to a one-year $9.5 million contract on Thursday night. The deal includes $8 million in guaranteed dollars.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / January 28

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

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

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

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / November 30

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

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Blue Jays blitz Twins 15-0 with 23-hit attack

Will Wagner homered among his career-high five hits, highlighting Toronto's season-high 23-hit output as the Blue Jays pounded the Minnesota Twins 15-0 on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

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

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / August 16

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Will Wagner looks to fuel Blue Jays to sweep of Angels

The Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays will wrap up their three-game series Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., with neither team having much reason to keep an eye on the standings.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 13

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

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 / Fastball on SI / August 13

Toronto Blue Jays' Will Wagner Makes History By Racking Up 3 Hits in MLB Debut

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a habit of promoting baseball legacies over the past few years, and another one reached the big leagues Monday. Following in the footsteps of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio, Will Wagner was called up from Triple-A Buffalo this week.