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WHERE BLUE JAYS STAND
Led by the likes of Berríos and Varsho, Toronto stays steadfast about a turnaround
at quarter-mark of the season BERRIOS
By Julia Kreuz
“There’s a reason we play this many games.”
John Schneider knows it sounds like a cliché. He’s said it himself enough times before. But clichés are usually so because they are true, and the Blue Jays were gripping to that hope with all their might as they closed out the month of May.
The belief in a turnaround to a season that didn’t start off according to plan went way beyond their manager. Schneider was simply in charge of amplifying the message outside Toronto’s clubhouse.
“There’s a reason we play 162 [games],” Schneider told reporters on May 28 in Chicago. “There are different ways you can go about it. You can say that it’s May or you can say that our season’s over. The guys aren’t doing that. I’m not doing that.”
Given the way the Blue Jays closed out the month, Schneider and the guys had reason not to budge.
It was a tough start to the year, no one would argue the contrary. For much of the first couple of months of the regular season, things seemed to be misaligned: If the pitching thrived, the offence ran into roadblocks. If the bats were popping, the arms fell short. Schneider pointed to some “bad luck” and wins left on the table a couple of times, and everyone in that clubhouse — players and coaching staff — put their heads down to figure out how to get on the same page.
That started with understanding the beauty of the grinding baseball season. By the time the Blue Jays arrived in Chicago for what would be a sweep of the White Sox starting on May 28, the directive was rather simple.
“Ignore and override,” Schneider said. “Math is not always certain — whether it’s a matchup or how many games you have left in a season. You have to ignore everything and focus on what you’re doing each and every day. At this point, there have to be some other things [happening] other than us just going out and doing our job for us to get to where we want to get to.”
The focus needed to remain steadfast, even if the Blue Jays found themselves with a losing record and labouring to make headway in a highly competitive American League East.
By May 30, Toronto was riding a three-game win streak and seeing significant improvements from every corner of its roster.
The offence had the most notable leap. After running into some power outages in the early going, the Blue Jays’ bats showed definitive life in May. The club ranked seventh in the AL in weighed runs created plus (wRC+) with a 102 mark. The group’s combined 4.0 wins above replacement stat, per FanGraphs, ranked third in the league.
There wasn’t one magical reason for that shift. It was a product of lessons, adjustments and the work the Blue Jays put in since Spring Training. There was also quite a bit of patience involved.
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“When things don’t go your way, individually or as a team, it can seem to spiral and things can seem like a big, jumbled mess,” said George Springer, the veteran outfielder who was working to get back to form. “I think guys have done a really good job of not really looking forward to what’s ahead or dwelling on the past. Guys have been doing a much better job — especially the last month, I would say — of just playing the day out.”
That goes for the bad days and the good ones, which have been much more numerous for guys such as Davis Schneider, Danny Jansen and Daulton Varsho.
Schneider’s extra-base potential and his ability to control the strike zone landed him in the leadoff spot as the Blue Jays tweaked their lineup in search of better results. Varsho, meanwhile, continued to dazzle with his glove at left and centrefield, and his bat took a significant step forward. Entering June, Varsho led the Blue Jays in home runs (10) and RBIs (30). Another important layer of this lineup was provided by Jansen, who resumed hitting balls hard after missing the first couple of weeks of the season due to a wrist fracture.
Add that to the steady contributions of newcomers Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Justin Turner — and the undeniable resurgence of Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — and things seemed to be falling into place for the offence.
Just as important? The home run jacket is back, and the Blue Jays have been wearing it more often.
“The guys have been talking about it a little bit, trying to bring back some good vibes about hitting homers,” Schneider said after the jacket’s return. “It’s all player-driven, and it’s cool they got on board with it.”
That’s all great news, considering the increasing consistency displayed by the Blue Jays’ rotation. The club ranked third in the American League and fifth in the Majors with 28 quality starts, led by Opening Day starter José Berríos, who’s been the best version of himself this season.
“He lives up to his nickname, ‘La Makina.’ He’s a machine,” Schneider said of Berríos. “It’s hard to find that durability in this day and age.”
Berríos wasn’t the only veteran arm to show up, though.
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Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman — who had his first regular-season outing delayed due to a right-shoulder issue — started to look like their reliable selves as the season went on, and Kikuchi continued to dazzle with velocity and movement en route to a great campaign.
The Blue Jays had some difficulty locking down the No. 5 spot, though, as Alek Manoah and Yariel Rodríguez dealt with injuries. That meant a larger reliance on the bullpen for some stretches.
Chad Green’s return from the injured list was huge for the Blue Jays in late May, but the real standout in that group was definitely Yimi García. The 33-year-old right-hander put up career numbers through the first couple of months — even if he sat out a few games due to a back issue. Entering June, García had a 1.23 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 22 innings.
“He’s been around enough,” Schneider said of García. “Whether it’s the big leagues, winter ball, the postseason, he gets what he’s coming into. He doesn’t budge. Nothing fazes him.”
The club would like to bottle up that mentality and take it along the rest of the way.
There was plenty to build upon as the Blue Jays wrapped up the second month of the season. All that was left was to take the field and do the work.
“It’s about people and the room,” Schneider said. “It is hard for everyone outside of the clubhouse to understand that every game is different. When you play every day, you really have to move on to the next day. Some times are tougher than others. It’s about managing individual players and managing the group, not only individual players, but staff, too, making sure that everyone is doing their part.”
ROMANO ch A si N g RecORds
By Julia Kreuz
A native of Markham, Ont., the Blue Jays’ closer became the fourth Canadian in MLB history to reach 100 career saves
Jordan Romano is wired for the ninth.
He seems weirdly at ease as he trots from the ‘pen to the mound, “Tsunami” by DVBBS and Borgeous dropping as the lights at Rogers Centre dim. It’s all so deliberate that it doesn’t seem to match the tempo of his entrance sequence.
But through that calm saunter and the ominous synth, Romano is lighting his competitive fire. By the time he gets to the mound, he’s transformed into one of the best closers in the game.
“Some of it is personality — Jordy is a little bit of an adrenaline junkie,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “And that’s a good thing for that role. When you’ve done it, it’s just easier. It’s easier to prepare when you’re actually in the bullpen and you kind of know that your time is coming. A lot of it comes down to the person, not just the pitcher.”
Romano knows he’s getting the ninth — maybe, if things get wild, he’ll be asked to come in in the eighth — but his preparation starts long before then. Every three innings, from the start of any game, you will find the right-hander on the rubber in the bullpen, simulating his delivery and getting into his mental preparation. Those are the moments when the smiling, easy-going guy starts to become a beast.
Watching that happen from the batter’s box must not be a fun experience. Then, Romano throws 97 mph.
As a rule, this will be a tough at-bat. Just look at the Blue Jays’ record books.
Romano reached 105 career saves on May 29, when he closed a sweep-sealing win against the White Sox in Chicago. That gave him sole possession of third place in the Blue Jays’ all-time saves leaderboard, behind Duane Ward (121) and Tom Henke (217).
A native of Markham, Ont., Romano also became the fourth Canadian in MLB history to post 100 saves — after John Hiller (125),
John Axford (144) and Eric Gagne (187). Doing it all with his hometown team only adds to the growing lore.
“Just being in that conversation, I’m pretty grateful for that,” Romano told Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star. “It’s something that you always dream of, but [it’s] something that almost doesn’t feel possible. I want to keep climbing, because I do love this team, love this city. So I want to cement myself a little bit in there, too.”
Romano’s manager — who came up with him through the Minors since 2016 — shares the joy of what his closer has accomplished.
“I think it’s great for him,” said Schneider. “I think it’s really cool that he did it with the team that he grew up cheering for. A lot of credit goes to him for being able to keep himself centred in those pressure situations, but I’m thrilled for him. It’s pretty cool.”
A role this crucial isn’t without difficulty, of course. Romano is always working with the thinnest of margins, and he’s often asked to perform with virtually no margin for error. The humanity of mistakes will never go away — no matter how primal the 6-foot-5 Romano becomes when he’s on the hill — but his team will take the risk any day.
Recognition for Romano’s dominance isn’t just internal, either. The 31-year-old was an All-Star in each of the past two seasons, as he sported a 2.11 ERA in 2022 and a 2.90 mark in ‘23, recording 36 saves in each of those years.
Not bad for a guy who was built as a starter until 2019.
Romano was a 10th-round selection in the 2014 MLB Draft. His first season in the Minors included outings ranging from one to three innings in Rookie ball before the young prospect suffered a UCL injury on his right elbow and was forced to miss the entire ‘15 season due to Tommy John surgery. When Romano returned the following year, the Blue Jays saw a starting path for him.
“I think it’s great for him,” said Schneider. “I think it’s really cool that he did it with the team that he grew up cheering for.”
That was also when Schneider came into the picture. The now-Blue Jays manager picked up on several of Romano’s tendencies during that time. Schneider learned how to motivate him by “getting in my face,” as Romano put it, and Romano learned to appreciate his skipper’s communication style.
Beyond those immediate traits, Schneider also saw a potential star reliever.
“Mentality-wise, [we] saw it,” said Schneider. “And with his physical skill set … you could kind of see the writing on the wall a little bit.”
Romano soon ditched his changeup, focusing instead on an electric fastball and a good slider. He was a full-time bullpen arm by the time he reached the big leagues in 2019.
His first season was pedestrian, but his second was anything but. Recalled in late July of the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign, Romano went on to post a 1.23 ERA in 14 2/3 innings. That was also when he earned his first career save, in a 10-inning nailbiter against the Rays on Aug. 21 at Tropicana Field.
If adrenaline is what he likes, adrenaline is what he got right away. Romano opened the 10th by allowing a single to Yandy Díaz that scored Brandon Lowe — the Rays’ automatic runner — to cut the Blue Jays’ lead to 6-5. Then, he got Mike Brosseau to fly out and struck out Joey Wendle to get to two outs. There was more thrill ahead, as Manuel Margot singled to put runners on first and third. But Romano locked in, getting
veteran slugger Hunter Renfroe to extend on a 90 mph slider low and out of the zone for a game-ending groundout and a huge first step in a successful career.
His mentality back then was a lot similar to what we see today.
“I think I’m a little bit more intense,” Romano told MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson in 2019 “I feel like I have to pitch that way. It keeps me locked in. The situations I’m going into, the game is on the line more times than it’s not. I’m pretty intense, I’m pretty focused and I feel like that gives me the best chance out there.”
He was quite right about that.
Romano had a career 2.90 ERA by the end of May, and he remained set in gaining more ground on the record books.
“It’s phenomenal,” Schneider said of Romano’s accomplishments. “Saves are hard, you know? The ninth inning … is a little bit different. You have to be wired a certain way. You need to have water and sweat all over yourself [and be ready to go].”
He’s been ready for years, and he’s the man for the job.
The Blue Jays have other great options to take the mound for those close nine innings. Guys like Chad Green and Yimi García have proven to be valuable and reliable, ready to come in whenever their name is called. Still, the ninth belongs to Romano.
“I like guys to know exactly what they’re doing too,” said Schneider. “And I think he’s earned that right.”
‘We just get along’
How Toronto’s rotation turned camaraderie into long-lasting success
By Julia Kreuz
Every team needs a motor, and the Blue Jays have a handful of them.
One of the most positive developments for Toronto last season was the rise and domination of the starting rotation, which delivered the third-best combined ERA in the Majors (3.85) en route to 894 2/3 innings pitched — the fifth-highest total in the league.
The group that returned in 2024 was largely the same — led by Opening Day starter José Berríos, AL Cy Young second runner-up Kevin Gausman and workhorses Chris Bassitt and Yusei Kikuchi. Expectations were understandably high, and Toronto’s starters didn’t shy away from them — not even if the early days of the current season brought some challenges, expected or otherwise. A veteran group is no stranger to those.
As the year began to take shape, so did the Blue Jays’ starters.
“I think that the [starting pitchers] have been pretty [darn] good,” manager John Schneider said in mid-May. “And it allows everyone else to make sure they’re ready to go and help however.”
It makes a big difference to have those guys back to their true form.
By the end of May, the Blue Jays’ rotation was firing on all cylinders, pitching deep into games and giving the club a chance to win each day. The club ranked third in the American League and fifth in the Majors with 28 quality starts.
Those improvements didn’t come out of nowhere. Ask any of the Blue Jays’ starters — from Berríos to the returning Alek Manoah or newcomer Yariel Rodríguez — and you’ll notice one recurring trend in how they talk about themselves and the group as a whole: these guys genuinely like spending time with each other.
“We all love and respect the craft that is being a starting pitcher,” Gausman said in early April. “Even pitching in general. We’re always trying to get better. We all can relate to that. We are all trying to be the best possible pitcher we can be and we all want to win. That’s the most important thing. We all want to win a championship, and we want to do it now, for Toronto, for the Blue Jays and for Canada. That brings us together. We just get along. It’s rare.”
It can be easy to overlook the importance of that trait, but it may be one of the most important pieces of this group’s continued success.
By finding camaraderie in each other, Toronto’s pitchers are ensuring that no decision is ego-driven, but rather collective-minded. If one pitcher comes into his
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start day feeling a bit sore, he knows he can be honest with his teammates and coaching staff, and the rest of the rotation will step up when it’s their turn.
There’s still plenty of internal competition, of course. Another byproduct of a healthy environment is the constant will to one-up one another. All of it translates into better results on the mound.
“We’re very close on and off the field, we hang out all the time, we genuinely care for each other,” Bassitt said during Spring Training. “I wouldn’t say that’s normal. There’s a lot of people with really good teams, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of animosity about not being the No. 1, not being the No. 2.
“If I’m the No. 5 this year, I couldn’t care less. That just means Berríos, Kikuchi and all of those guys are doing unbelievable jobs.”
It’s funny — perhaps psychic? — that Bassitt mentioned those specific names that early in the year.
Both Berríos and Kikuchi experienced a renaissance in 2023, turning in great numbers after struggling the season prior. There was no regression to speak of this season, either, as the two quickly cemented themselves as the most reliable starters of the young season for the Blue Jays.
Berríos was dealing from Day 1. The right-hander followed a six-inning, two-run outing on Opening Day with another four consecutive quality starts en route to a 1.44 ERA between March and April, which culminated in AL Pitcher of the Month honours. He did so by racking up the strikeouts when they were up for grabs and pitching for contact if the situation dictated as much.
It’s the type of adaptability the Blue Jays have come to expect
“Thanks to God, I’ve been feeling healthy and strong,” Berríos said on April 30. “Mentally, I’m really stronger and more mature. So, yeah, I want to keep building on this.”
Berríos’ value goes beyond his own starts, though. A nine-year MLB veteran, the right-hander has earned the respect of the Blue Jays’ clubhouse. He’s not the flashiest leader, but he commands attention whenever he speaks up.
“His voice carries weight,” said Schneider. “Whether that’s in meetings or just interacting with the guys. It takes time to get to that point. I think he’s at that point. When he talks, people listen.”
The same can be said about Kikuchi, though his style shines in a vastly different way. Now in his third season with the Blue Jays, the left-hander has fully embraced the plan the club set out for him, and he’s been reaping the rewards as a result.
It started with harnessing Kikuchi’s electric fastball and ensuring he’s throwing it for strikes consistently. That has allowed him to play his breaking balls off the four-seamer with increased success. Kikuchi also developed a changeup in the offseason, and it is gradually becoming a big asset against right-handed hitters.
Plus, there’s the personality.
“He’s really funny,” Schneider said of Kikuchi. “He’s an easy guy to gravitate toward. When he’s dealing, he’s leg-kicking and he’s excited, it’s just so easy to gravitate toward him. Quietly, in here, he’s really, really funny.”
The road back to dominance was lengthier for Bassitt and Gausman, the latter of whom dealt with a right-shoulder issue that disrupted his spring and delayed his first regular-season start. But both guys found their way, competing and eating innings, each with his own distinct repertoire.
In many ways, Gausman and Bassitt can be thought of as a yin and a yang, two sides of the same extremely competitive coin. Gausman mainly throws two pitches; Bassitt throws eight. Gausman is a symbol of coolness; Bassitt’s vocal demeanour has earned him the nickname of “hound on the mound.”
Those distinctions are what turned learning opportunities into friendship.
“We’re all just fierce competitors,” Gausman said. “That makes us gel. We work extremely hard, all of us.”
The front-load of talent and reliability also made it easier for the Blue Jays to test out different avenues with the No. 5 spot. Rodríguez emerged as a star in the making in his first taste of North American baseball, but a back issue sidelined the Cuban right-hander in late April.
That opened a spot for Manoah, who leveraged health and newfound form into a successful return to the big leagues. After a clunky first start back, Manoah seemed to settle in, posting back-to-back seven-inning starts in mid-May.
When asked about how his teammates supported him through the hard times, Manoah spoke with genuine gratitude.
“They’re always supportive,” said Manoah. “We’re always pushing each other to get better. I mean, nobody’s perfect. Everybody’s working to get better every day — whether it’s watching each other’s bullpens, conversations after hours, all that stuff. We’ve got a great rotation and a great group of guys.”
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TRIVIA : QUESTIONS
By Mitch Bannon
Who hit the Blue Jays’ first home run of the 2024 season?
A) Daulton Varsho
B) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
C) George Springer
D) Justin Turner
How many different players played for the Blue Jays during the 2023 season?
A) 46
B) 36
C) 56
D) 66
Who led the American League in strikeouts during the 2023 season?
A) Gerrit Cole
B) Luis Castillo
C) Chris Bassitt
D) Kevin Gausman
How many Blue Jays pitchers have won the American League’s Gold Glove Award?
A) 0
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
1) 6) 2) 3) 4) 5) 7) 8) 9)
Which player owns the Blue Jays franchise record for most stolen bases, all time?
A) Rickey Henderson
B) Lloyd Mosby
C) Alex Rios
D) Bo Bichette
Who is the only player to win All-Star Game MVP as a member of the Blue Jays?
A) José Bautista
B) Roger Clemens
C) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
D) Josh Donaldson
Which team led baseball in defensive runs saved (DRS) for the 2023 season?
A) New York Yankees
B) Toronto Blue Jays
C) Milwaukee Brewers
D) Texas Rangers
Who led the 2023 Blue Jays in hits?
A) Bo Bichette
B) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
C) Davis Schneider
D) George Springer
What is the longest winning streak in Blue Jays franchise history?
A) 8 games
B) 10 games
C) 11 games
D) 14 games
TRIVIA : ANSWERS
1) C George Springer hit the Blue Jays’ first homer of 2024. The outfielder launched a fourth-inning home run in Toronto’s eventual 8-2 win over the Rays in Tampa Bay.
2) A The Blue Jays had 46 different players appear during the 2023 season. The team had 21 different players register an at-bat and 26 players throw a pitch during the 2023 campaign.
3) D Kevin Gausman led the American League with 237 strikeouts during the 2023 regular season. He finished second in all of baseball behind NL starter Spencer Strider, who racked up 281 Ks.
4) C Three Blue Jays pitchers have won the AL Gold Glove Award, with José Berríos, R.A. Dickey, and Marcus Stroman achieving the feat.
5) B Lloyd Moseby played 10 of his 12 MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, racking up a franchiserecord 255 stolen bases. He surpassed 30 stolen bases in a season five times.
6) C Vladimir Guerrero Jr. became the first player to win the All-Star Game MVP as a member of the Blue Jays during the 2021 season. Guerrero Jr. launched a two-run home run during the American League’s win at Coors Field in Colorado.
7) B The Blue Jays led MLB with 85 collective defensive runs saved in the 2023 season. Toronto posted 50 more DRS than any other American League team.
8) A Bo Bichette led the Blue Jays with 175 hits in the 2023 season. It was Bichette’s third-straight season leading the Blue Jays in the category.
9) C Toronto’s longest winning streak sits at 11 games. The club has achieved that mark five times, most recently winning 11-straight during August of the 2015 season.
BLUE JAYS STAFF BIOS
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DON MATTINGLY
Bench Coach & Offensive Coordinator
BIRTHDATE: April 20, 1961
OPENING DAY AGE: 62
BIRTHPLACE: Evansville, IN
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DEMARLO HALE
Associate Manager
BIRTHDATE: July 16, 1961
OPENING DAY AGE: 62
BIRTHPLACE: Chicago, IL
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PETE WALKER
Pitching Coach
BIRTHDATE: April 8, 1969
OPENING DAY AGE: 54
BIRTHPLACE: Beverly, MA
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GUILLERMO MARTINEZ
Hitting Coach
BIRTHDATE: October 5, 1984
OPENING DAY AGE: 39
BIRTHPLACE: Managua, NIC
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John SCHNEIDER MANAGER
Birthdate: February 14, 1980
Opening Day Age: 44
Birthplace: Princeton, NJ
A humble coaching success story, Blue Jays manager John Schneider dug his roots in the organization, first as a minorleague catcher from 2003-2007, then as a minor-league manager in the Jays system. By 2018, he had managed the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats to an Eastern League title, building a rapport with up-and-comers such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette along the way. By 2019, Schneider was on the big-league coaching staff, and he assumed the role of bench coach in 2022 before taking the reigns as manager on July 13 that year. Schneider has since established a reputation as a player’s manager inside the clubhouse, leading his roster with an inspiring blend of passion and composure. The 44-year-old has enjoyed success on the field, too, sparking a 46-28 run in the second half of 2022 that saw the Blue Jays clinch a playoff berth under his tutelage. The Blue Jays skipper helped Toronto reach the AL Wild Card Series again in 2023, and the club will look to repeat that feat in 2024 in a crowded American League postseason chase.
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BLUE JAYS STAFF BIOS
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MARK BUDZINSKI
FIRST BASE COACH
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 26, 1973
OPENING DAY AGE: 50
BIRTHPLACE: BALTIMORE, MD
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CARLOS FEBLES
THIRD BASE COACH
BIRTHDATE: MAY 24, 1976
OPENING DAY AGE: 47
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HUNTER MENSE
ASSISTANT HITTING COACH
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 30, 1984
OPENING DAY AGE: 39
BIRTHPLACE: LIBERTY, MO
BIRTHPLACE: EL SEIBO, D.R.
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JEFF WARE
Assistant Pitching Coach – Bullpen
Birthdate: November 11, 1970
Opening Day Age: 53
Birthplace: Norfolk, VA
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DAVID HOWELL
Assistant Pitching Coach – Strategy
MATT HAGUE
ASSISTANT HITTING COACH
BIRTHDATE: AUGUST 20, 1985
OPENING DAY AGE: 38
BIRTHPLACE: BELLEVUE, WA
BIRTHDATE: November 11, 1997
OPENING DAY AGE: 26
BIRTHPLACE: COKATO, MN
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GIL KIM
FIELD COORDINATOR
BIRTHDATE: DECEMBER 20, 1981
OPENING DAY AGE: 42
BIRTHPLACE: PHILADELPHIA, PA
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HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 5”/220
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2025
Chris Bassitt has thrived in Toronto since signing as a free agent ahead of 2023, baffling hitters with an impressive eightpitch arsenal and earning AL Cy Young votes in his first Blue Jays season. The right-hander worked to a 3.60 ERA in 200 innings last year, and he’s a candidate to repeat the milestone feat again in 2024.
PItchER
BIRTHDATE: 5/27/1994
OPENING DAY AGE: 29
BIRTHPLACE: BAYAMÓN, PR
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 0”/210
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2028
One of baseball’s most reliable starters, José Berríos churned out another impeccable season in 2023, making all 32 starts and posting a 3.65 ERA through 189.2 innings. A twotime All-Star in 2018 and 2019, he earned Player of the Month honours with a 1.44 ERA this April and continued to shut the door on opposing offences through the first few months of the 2024 season.
17 JOSÉ BERRÍOS
INFIELDER
BIRTHDATE: 03/05/1998
OPENING DAY AGE: 26
BIRTHPLACE: ORLANDO, FL
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 0”/190
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2025
It was only a matter of time before Bo Bichette broke out the dish. The Jays shortstop followed up a slow start to 2024 with a torrid two-week stretch in May where he batted .389 with a 1.005 OPS, reminding everyone he’s one of baseball’s most complete hitters. The two-time All-Star remains a mainstay in the heart of the Blue Jays batting order, driving in teammates who get on base ahead of him.
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PItchER
BIRTHDATE: 10/10/1996
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: SANTO DOMINGO, D.R.
BATS/THROW: L/L
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 2”/200
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
A fiery lefty from the Dominican Republic, Génesis Cabrera has been one of the Blue Jays’ secret weapons out the bullpen since his trade to the Blue Jays a season ago. The reliever felt no fear in the postseason either, striking out the only two batters he faced in the 2023 AL Wild Card series against the Twins.
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INFIELDER
BIRTHDATE: 03/22/1996
OPENING DAY AGE: 28
BIRTHPLACE: ROCHESTER, NY
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 0”/185
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Ernie Clement’s athleticism shines bright every time his name is in the lineup. The 28-year-old utility infielder is a vacuum on defence, using his quick hands to fire accurate throws across the diamond. He’s a unique hitter, too, favouring a contact-heavy approach that’s kept his strikeout rate well below the majorleague average in his two years with Toronto.
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PItchER
BIRTHDATE: 04/22/1996
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: TALLAHASSEE, FL
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 5”/245
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
After joining the Blue Jays organization via trade in 2021, Bowden Francis cracked the 2024 Opening Day rotation before transitioning back to the bullpen after two starts. The 28-year-old had a standout year as a reliever in 2023, posting a 1.73 ERA in 20 appearances and remains one of the most versatile pitchers on Toronto’s staff.
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PItchER
BIRTHDATE: 8/18/1990
OPENING DAY AGE: 33
BIRTHPLACE: MOCA, D.R.
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 1”/225
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Blue Jays fans love nothing more than seeing Yimi García trot onto the field to lock down a tight game. Now three years into his Toronto tenure, the veteran reliever has complemented his diverse arsenal by upping his four-seamer velocity as high as 100 miles per hour in 2024, making him a nightmare for opposing hitters.
93 YIMI GARcÍA
PItchER
BIRTHDATE: 01/06/1991
OPENING DAY AGE: 33
BIRTHPLACE: CENTENNIAL, CO
BATS/THROW: L/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 2”/205
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2026
Few pitchers in baseball rack up strikeout numbers like Kevin Gausman. The right-hander’s sizzling heater and nasty splitter helped him to a career year in 2023, when he led the American League with 237 strikeouts, secured his second All-Star berth, and finished third in AL Cy Young voting. Another year wiser, Gausman headlines a toptier Blue Jays rotation in 2024.
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PItchER
BIRTHDATE: 05/24/1991
OPENING DAY AGE: 32
BIRTHPLACE: GREENVILLE, SC
BATS/THROW: L/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 3”/220
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2025
Chad Green has thrived in high leverage from the moment he debuted on a major-league mound in 2016. After seven years with the Yankees, Green inked a deal with the Blue Jays ahead of 2023, spending most of that season recovering from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander played an important role late last year, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series against the Twins.
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INFIELDER
BIRTHDATE: 03/19/1999
OPENING DAY AGE: 25
BIRTHPLACE: MONTREAL, QC
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 2”/240
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Formerly baseball’s top prospect, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put himself on the map with a second-place MVP performance in 2021, when he led MLB with 48 homers and secured his first of three All-Star berths. Now a fun-loving leader in his sixth year with the Blue Jays, Guerrero continues to dazzle fans with raw power that frequently puts him among baseball’s best in average exit velocity.
27 VLADIMIR GuERRERO
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INfIEldER
BIRTHDATE: 11/14/1997
OPENING DAY AGE: 26
BIRTHPLACE: TIMONIUM, MD
BATS/THROW: L/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 0”/200
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
A sparkplug the moment he joined the Blue Jays clubhouse, Spencer Horwitz made an immediate impact at the major-league level in 2023, working a .341 OBP alongside one home run in 39 at-bats. The 26-year-old has rounded out his defence nicely, too, taking reps at first base, second base, and left field at the Triple-A level.
48 SPENCER HORWITZ
CaTCHER
BIRTHDATE: 04/15/1995
OPENING DAY AGE: 28
BIRTHPLACE: ELMHURST, IL
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 2”/225
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Blue Jays fans in the left field bleachers better get their gloves ready when Danny Jansen steps into the box. Toronto’s backstop possesses high-level pull power, racking up at least a .473 slugging percentage from 2021 to 2023. The contact has improved this year, too, as Jansen led all Blue Jays players with a 1.016 OPS through his first 25 games.
INfIEldER
BIRTHDATE: 05/17/2001
OPENING DAY AGE: 22
BIRTHPLACE: CHITRE, PAN
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 11”/210
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
One of several Blue Jays prospects with a pristine eye at the plate, Leo Jimenez has a knack for getting on base any way he can. The Chitre, Panama native posted a .372 OBP in Double-A in 2023, only to outdo himself through his first 143 at-bats in Triple-A this year, where he batted .266 with an astounding .410 OBP.
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OuTfIEldER
BIRTHDATE: 04/22/1990
OPENING DAY AGE: 33
BIRTHPLACE: FORT WAYNE, IN BATS/THROW: L/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 1”/210
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
An instant fan favourite in Toronto, Kevin Kiermaier posted a .741 OPS and secured his fourth career Gold Glove with the Blue Jays in 2023 before re-upping with Toronto ahead of the 2024 season. The 34-yearold’s hustle is his biggest weapon in the outfield and on the basepaths, where he often stretches singles into doubles and doubles into triples.
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PITCHER
BIRTHDATE: 06/17/1991
OPENING DAY AGE: 32
BIRTHPLACE: MORIOKA, JPN
BATS/THROW: L/L
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 1”/215
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
It’s been a triumphant journey for lefty Yusei Kikuchi, who overcame a few missteps in 2022, and his wicked stuff helped him blossom into a key piece of the Blue Jays rotation over the last two seasons. The left-hander was extra crisp through his first nine starts of 2024, leading Toronto’s starters with a 2.60 ERA.
INfIEldER
BIRTHDATE: 03/23/1995
OPENING DAY AGE: 29
BIRTHPLACE: HONOLULU, HI
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 10”/195
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2025
After coming up as a catcher, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has made a career as one of the American League’s finest utility men. Known affectionately as “IKF” in the Blue Jays clubhouse, the hard-working Hawaiian prides himself on hustle and clean defense. Kiner-Falefa made a strong first impression, too, picking up five hits in his first two home games at Rogers Centre this year.
CaTCHER
BIRTHDATE: 11/06/1998
OPENING DAY AGE: 25
BIRTHPLACE: TIJUANA, MEX
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 8”/240
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
While few hitters in baseball possess Alejandro Kirk’s bat-to-ball ability and on-base skills, it’s the 25-year-old’s defence that has earned him plenty of love within the clubhouse.
The Tijuana, Mexico, native is a pitcher’s best friend behind the dish, lauded for his textbook blocking ability and penchant for stealing low strikes with his polished receiving skills.
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OuTfIEldER
BIRTHDATE: 07/12/1994
OPENING DAY AGE: 29
BIRTHPLACE: PORTLAND, OR
BATS/THROW: L/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 11”/185
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Nathan Lukes cracked the Blue Jays’ Opening Day roster in 2023, offering his services as a speedy baserunner and slick outfield defender. The Portland, Oregon, native picked up his first career hit, a single up the middle, on May 21, 2023, in an 8-3 loss to the Orioles at Rogers Centre.
PITCHER
BIRTHDATE: 12/30/2000
OPENING DAY AGE: 23
BIRTHPLACE: BRATISLAVA, SVK
BATS/THROW: L/L
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 0”/215
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Acquired from the Mariners in a trade, Adam Macko has made plenty of noise as a starting pitcher in Toronto’s minor-league system. Born in Slovakia and raised in Vauxhall, Alberta, the 23-year-old recorded 11.1 K/9 in 20 starts with the High-A Vancouver Canadians a year ago, proving he’s ready for an increased workload at the upper levels.
PITCHER
BIRTHDATE: 01/09/1998
OPENING DAY AGE: 26
BIRTHPLACE: HOMESTEAD, FL
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 6”/290
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
After an up-and-down 2023, Alek Manoah returned with a thunderous impact in his first home start this year, pitching seven innings with zero earned runs allowed and six strikeouts. The 6’ 6” right-hander’s electric enthusiasm and swagger arm him with a “bulldog” mentality on the mound that led to a third-place finish in AL Cy Young voting just two seasons ago. al EK M a NO a H 6
INfIEldER
BIRTHDATE: 11/19/2001
OPENING DAY AGE: 22
BIRTHPLACE: SANTO DOMINGO, DOM
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 1”/205
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
While Orelvis Martinez’s light-tower power has helped him surge through the Blue Jays’ minorleague ranks, it’s the 22-year-old’s mature approach that got him real MLB call-up consideration in 2023. The Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, native sports a keener eye at the plate these days, opening more wells of power, like his stretch of five homers in five days with the Bisons in April.
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PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 08/20/1996
24 NATE PEARSON
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: ODESSA, FL
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 6”/255
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Now a full-time reliever in his fourth season with the Blue Jays, Pearson’s 100-mile-per-hour fastball and knee-buckling breaking ball play even better out of the bullpen. The former top prospect embodies that team-first mentality, always ready to put out fires whenever manager John Schneider needs him, whether that’s in a long-relief role or as a late-inning stopper.
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PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 09/20/1996
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: BRAMPTON, ON BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 4”/233
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
The Brampton, Ont., native joined the Blue Jays in a trade with the Marlins in 2022 and immediately made an impact, posting a 1.89 ERA in 17 relief appearances. Equipped with a bowling-ball sinker and nifty breaking ball, the 27-year-old has tons of potential. Consistency will be the key to Pop’s contributions in 2024.
PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 05/15/1993
OPENING DAY AGE: 30
BIRTHPLACE: AVISTON, IL
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 2”/205
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
A calm presence in the Blue Jays bullpen, Richards is one of baseball’s most special pitchers. The silver-haired 31-yearold tosses a rare “airbender” changeup, a pitch he now throws over 50% of the time. Richards led Blue Jays relievers with 187 strikeouts from 2022 to 2023, and he’s often referred to as Toronto’s extra southpaw for his effectiveness against left-handed hitters.
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PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 03/10/1997
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: CAMAGUEY, CUB
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 1”/225
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2028
Signed as an international free agent this offseason, right-hander Yariel Rodríguez recovered from an early back injury and stormed into his MLB debut, striking out six hitters over 3.2 innings. The Blue Jays will be cautious with the 27-year-old’s workload, but there’s little doubt Rodríguez will be a key piece of Toronto’s pitching staff down the stretch in 2024.
29 YARiEL RODRÍGUEZ
PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 04/21/1993
OPENING DAY AGE: 30
BIRTHPLACE: MARKHAM, ON BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 5”/210
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
The only thing wilder than Romano’s electric walkout music might be his blazing heater and wipeout slider, an arsenal that’s elevated the right-hander into MLB’s elite group of closers. An All-Star in 2022 and 2023, the Markham, Ont., native has blossomed into one of the biggest fan favourites in Blue Jays history as he locks down the ninth inning in emphatic fashion.
iNfiELDER
BIRTHDATE: 01/26/1999
OPENING DAY AGE: 25
BIRTHPLACE: BERLIN, NJ
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 10”/200
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Nicknamed “Babe” for the Ruthian start to his bigleague career, Schneider tied a Blue Jays rookie record with eight home runs in his first 25 games last season. The 25-yearold has carried the thump into his sophomore season, smashing a game-winning two-run blast on April 2 against the Astros, setting an early stage for another successful offensive campaign.
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OUTfiELDER
BIRTHDATE: 09/19/1989
OPENING DAY AGE: 34
BIRTHPLACE: NEW BRITAIN, CT
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 3”/220
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2026
A proven postseason performer and 2017 World Series MVP, George Springer brings poise, power, and perspective into his fourth season with the Blue Jays. While the 34-year-old right fielder has his eyes set squarely on a second World Series ring, Springer leads all active hitters in leadoff home runs and is chasing Rickey Henderson’s record of 81 career lead-off bombs.
4 GEORGE SPRiNGER
PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 09/04/1993
OPENING DAY AGE: 30
BIRTHPLACE: FARGO, ND
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 3”/225
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Swanson has settled nicely into a setup role in Toronto’s bullpen in his second year with the Blue Jays. When the 30-year-old gets cooking, he’s loaded with upside, capable of using his splitter for high strikeout numbers and leverage success. Swanson led Jays relievers with 66.2 innings pitched a season ago, and he’ll absorb another heavy workload in 2024.
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iNfiELDER
BIRTHDATE: 11/23/1984
OPENING DAY AGE: 39
BIRTHPLACE: LONG BEACH, CA
BATS/THROW: R/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 11”/208
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
A World Series winner and 16-year MLB veteran, Justin Turner built a career off clutch hitting and is recognized by teammates as one of the best leaders in the game. After signing a one-year deal with the Blue Jays this offseason, the 39-year-old wrapped up a dominant month of April with four home runs, 15 RBIs, and an .887 OPS.
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OUTfiELDER
BIRTHDATE: 07/02/1996
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: MARSHFIELD, WI
BATS/THROW: L/R
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’ 10”/207
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
Daulton Varsho is full of dynamite moments, like his two-homer day against the Yankees on April 17 or his leaping snag on April 19 against the Padres. The Wisconsin native led Toronto in home runs and RBIs through the first two months of 2024, proving why the Jays coveted his skillset in a trade before the 2023 season.
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PiTchER
BIRTHDATE: 08/11/1996
OPENING DAY AGE: 27
BIRTHPLACE: BRYN MAWR, PA
BATS/THROW: L/L
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’ 2”/215
CONTRACT STATUS: SIGNED THRU 2024
A former first-round pick of the Cubs, Little has carved out a role in the Blue Jays bullpen as a side-slinging lefty specialist capable of handling leverage moments. The 27-yearold isn’t a flamethrower on the hill but possesses standout stuff, notably a looping knuckle curveball, which opponents batted just .188 against through his first nine appearances in 2024.
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Strikeouts by Yusei Kikuchi in the 2023 season. The lefty set a career-high in strikeouts during the 2023 campaign and was one of four Blue Jays pitchers to surpass 180 Ks. José Berríos, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt all bested 180 strikeouts in 2023, as well.
130
Home runs by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in his first five MLB seasons. Guerrero has surpassed 25 homers three times in his MLB career, setting a career-high with 48 blasts in the 2021 season.
Canadian-born players to suit up for the 2023 Blue Jays. Jordan Romano (born in Markham, ON), Zach Pop (Brampton, ON), and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Montreal, QC) all appeared for the Blue Jays in 2023. The Blue Jays have had over 25 Canadian-born players play for Toronto in franchise history.
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Kevin Kiermaier’s average sprint speed in feetper-second during the 2023 season. Kiermaier led the Jays in average sprint speed on the basepaths last year, also posting the fastest home plate to first base time on the squad (4.22 seconds).
1.315
Davis Schneider’s OPS in the first 25 games of his MLB career, the highest mark in MLB history. Schneider burst onto the scene with eight homers and 20 RBI in his first 25 games, finishing the 2023 season with a .276 average and 1.008 OPS.
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Total triples by the 2023 Blue Jays, the team’s most in a season since the 2019 season. While Kevin Kiermaier led the squad with six triples, nine different players contributed to the Blue Jays’ total in the statistic last season.
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