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Blue Jays – Yariel Rodríguez heads to the IL with a back injury; Zach Pop recalled

According to Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodríguez was dealing with back soreness following his outing yesterday against the Kansas City Royals and the organization has just announced that the Cuban product will be heading to the 15-day IL with thoracic spine inflammation.

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The Blossoming Starter Developed by the Toronto Blue Jays

At one point last season, it seemed impossible for the Toronto Blue Jays to keep Yusei Kikuchi on the roster. The lefty struggled mightily in his first season with the Jays and fared no better to start year two.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 2 hours ago

Five Blue Jays Thoughts: What’s up with Bo Bichette, clock ticking on Alek Manoah, and more

The status quo persists in Blue Jays land, where Toronto’s beloved squad has continued its magnificently average pace. Now 15-15, the Blue Jays are knee-deep in a rivalry with the Royals (which I love), but big-picture problems are all too real.

Justin Turner News / Bluejaysnation / 1 minute ago

Justin Turner’s offensive production has been as advertised one month into 2024 season

It would be an understatement to call Justin Turner the Toronto Blue Jays’ most impactful off-season signing thus far, although it’s not like the organization set a high bar to begin with there.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / 3 hours ago

Minor League Notes: Womp-Womp Week 4

It was not a banner week across the system It was a tough week across the Blue Jays organization, with Buffalo posting the only winning week at 4-2 (despite being outscored in aggregate by the Iowa Cubs).

Danny Jansen News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Blue Jays Catcher Turning Heads Since Return from IL

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has found his groove since returning from the IL, including a home run Monday night. When Jansen is healthy, he can really do some damage.

Addison Barger News / Last Word On Sports / 7 hours ago

Blue Jays Rookie Earns First MLB Hit

Blue Jays rookie Addison Barger was recently called up to the majors, and on Monday evening, he earned his first MLB hit. When outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went on the IL, Barger got his opportunity to be called up to the majors, and he made the most of it right away.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Justin Turner's two homers lift Blue Jays past Royals

Justin Turner hit two homers and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday. Danny Jansen added a solo homer for the Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series.

Justin Turner News / Bluejaysnation / 2 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Justin Turner’s two home runs helped the Jays defeat the Royals 6-5

For the first time since April 6, the Blue Jays have scored more than five runs. Not just that, but they needed to score six runs, as they defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-5 to move to 15-15 for the season.

Danny Jansen News / Bluebird Banter / 55 minutes ago

Turner Homers Twice, Jansen Once, Jays Beat Royals

Royals 5 Jays 6 When I said I didn’t like the Justin Turner signing, that was clearly a typo; what I meant was I didn’t like Justin Turner’s singing. He had a tremendous day: 2 home runs and 3 RBI.

Addison Barger News / Bluejaysnation / 24 minutes ago

Addison Barger breaks through and collects his first big league hit in Blue Jays win over Royals

At the big league level, the first hit of your professional career can come in various forms. For rookie Addison Barger, his first big league knock took

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / 2 hours ago

Alejandro Kirk’s bat is coming around, but he’s the best defensive catcher in the game

It’s time to discuss Alejandro Kirk… again. After a great performance on Sunday, where he went 3-3 with his first home run of the season, the Blue Jays’ catcher is now slashing .206/.297/.270 with two extra-base hits in 74 plate appearances, along with a 12.2 BB% and a 13.5 K% for a 70 wRC+.

Bo Bichette News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Blue Jays Infielder Steps Out Of Starting Nine

The Toronto Blue Jays are keeping Bo Bichette out of the lineup for Monday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. While the Blue Jays haven’t indicated that Bichette has an injury or dealing with an illness, so his absence from the starting lineup for Monday’s series opener likely amounts to a maintenance day.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 53 minutes ago

Blue Jays announcer discusses fans booing Shohei Ohtani

It was the first time the Dodgers played north of the border since the Blue Jays' failed offseason pursuit of Ohtani.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 7 hours ago

Blue Jays – Under-the-radar pitching prospects to keep an eye on after impressive starts to the season

This season, the Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospects have been seeing more negative headlines than positive with one month almost in the books. Top prospects

Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Kevin Gausman cools off Dodgers as Jays halt skid

Alejandro Kirk was 3-for-3 with a homer, right-hander Kevin Gausman pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 Sunday afternoon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 35 minutes ago

Blue Jays prospect to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

Blue Jays pitching prospect to undergo season-ending elbow surgery

The former No. 23 overall pick has already seen his career hampered by injuries.

Lack of offense generating questions over Blue Jays' offseason approach

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

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Toronto Blue Jays News / ClutchPoints / April 27

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, George Springer’s slow starts draw honest take from John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a tough start to the 2024 season, sitting at the bottom of the American League East with a 13-14 record. In every single area, this ball club is struggling.

Toronto Blue Jays News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

3 Blue Jays most to blame for mediocre start to 2024 season

The 2024 MLB season is still young, but there are several teams that have had less than ideal starts, and the Toronto Blue Jays are one such team. While

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 42 minutes ago