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Blue Jays activate Daulton Varsho, option Will Wagner

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

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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 / Bluebird Banter / April 3

Beyond the 2025 Top 40: Top 5 Older Prospects

Will Wagner isn’t really a prospect, but he should be a significant near-term contributor As outlined at the outset, eligibility for the BBB Top 40 Blue Jays prospect list is based not just on the traditional criteria of rookie eligibility (130 at-bats, 50 innings, or 45 active days), but also on an age cutoff.

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 17

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.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / March 6

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 / Bluejaysnation / February 21

Blue Jays Nation’s 2025 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 7: Will Wagner

Today’s prospect likely won’t be on this list come the mid-season update. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual Pre-Season Prospect Countdown, this time looking at the top 40 prospects in the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 11

Exploring if the Blue Jays should use Will Wagner as the designated hitter this season

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting closer to the start of what is sure to be an eventful season. The team is determined to get back to relevancy with familiar and some new faces.

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

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

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

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 / 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

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

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Blue Jays Prospect Could Play Important Role for Future

While the Toronto Blue Jays have had an undoubtedly disappointing season, a recent silver lining has been prospect Will Wagner. Wagner was acquired through the Yusei Kikuchi trade and was called up on August 12th.

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.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / August 13

Will Wagner Gets 3 Hits In His First MLB Game, Jays Beat Angels

Blue Jays 4 Angels 2 I had kind of written off the chances of Bowden Francis becoming a starting pitcher for the Blue Jays, but I might have been wrong.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

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.