Ben Nicholson-Smith
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Post-Santander injury the Blue Jays’ position player group looks like this:
C: Kirk
1B: Vlad Jr.
2B: Ernie Clement
SS: Gimenez
3B: Okamoto
LF: Lukes/Schneider
CF: Varsho
RF: Barger
DH: Springer
Bench: Straw, Heineman, Lukes/Schneider, TBD
C: Kirk
1B: Vlad Jr.
2B: Ernie Clement
SS: Gimenez
3B: Okamoto
LF: Lukes/Schneider
CF: Varsho
RF: Barger
DH: Springer
Bench: Straw, Heineman, Lukes/Schneider, TBD
February 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Post-Santander injury the Blue Jays’ position player group looks like this:
C: Kirk
1B: Vlad Jr.
2B: Ernie Clement
SS: Gimenez
3B: Okamoto
LF: Lukes/Schneider
CF: Varsho
RF: Barger
DH: Springer
Bench: Straw, Heineman, Lukes/Schneider, TBD
C: Kirk
1B: Vlad Jr.
2B: Ernie Clement
SS: Gimenez
3B: Okamoto
LF: Lukes/Schneider
CF: Varsho
RF: Barger
DH: Springer
Bench: Straw, Heineman, Lukes/Schneider, TBD
Blue Jays are “not significantly” involved in the OF market after the Anthony Santander injury per GM Ross Atkins.
Atkins says Jays are always looking for pitching.
Atkins says Jays are always looking for pitching.
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Blue Jays are “not significantly” involved in the OF market after the Anthony Santander injury per GM Ross Atkins.
Atkins says Jays are always looking for pitching.
Atkins says Jays are always looking for pitching.
A few other Jays notes via John Schneider:
• Okamoto will mainly play 3B with some 1B mixed in
• Schneider & Lukes expected to cover LF with Barger in RF
• Ernie Clement mainly 2B
• Lauer will be stretched out as SP
• Okamoto will mainly play 3B with some 1B mixed in
• Schneider & Lukes expected to cover LF with Barger in RF
• Ernie Clement mainly 2B
• Lauer will be stretched out as SP
February 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
A few other Jays notes via John Schneider:
• Okamoto will mainly play 3B with some 1B mixed in
• Schneider & Lukes expected to cover LF with Barger in RF
• Ernie Clement mainly 2B
• Lauer will be stretched out as SP
• Okamoto will mainly play 3B with some 1B mixed in
• Schneider & Lukes expected to cover LF with Barger in RF
• Ernie Clement mainly 2B
• Lauer will be stretched out as SP
Asked about Jeff Hoffman, John Schneider said he's "100 per cent confident if he's closing most games."
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
February 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Asked about Jeff Hoffman, John Schneider said he's "100 per cent confident if he's closing most games."
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
Asked about Jeff Hoffman, John Schneider said he's "100 per cent confident if he's closing most games."
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
February 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Asked about Jeff Hoffman, John Schneider said he's "100 per cent confident if he's closing most games."
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
Jays hope Yimi Garcia is ready for opening day but will be careful with his progression.
Along with some knee & oblique soreness, George Springer was dealing w/ right wrist discomfort as 2025 progressed. That impacted his throwing, but the off-season helped Springer recover according to John Schneider, who says “he’s going to be out (in the OF) whenever we need him”
February 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Along with some knee & oblique soreness, George Springer was dealing w/ right wrist discomfort as 2025 progressed. That impacted his throwing, but the off-season helped Springer recover according to John Schneider, who says “he’s going to be out (in the OF) whenever we need him”
Blue Jays plan for Shane Bieber to open the season on the injured list.
He’s dealing with right forearm fatigue and his ramp-up will be delayed past opening day. He's feeling good per John Schneider and playing catch, but won't start the season on time. Described as week to week
He’s dealing with right forearm fatigue and his ramp-up will be delayed past opening day. He's feeling good per John Schneider and playing catch, but won't start the season on time. Described as week to week
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Blue Jays plan for Shane Bieber to open the season on the injured list.
He’s dealing with right forearm fatigue and his ramp-up will be delayed past opening day. He's feeling good per John Schneider and playing catch, but won't start the season on time. Described as week to week
He’s dealing with right forearm fatigue and his ramp-up will be delayed past opening day. He's feeling good per John Schneider and playing catch, but won't start the season on time. Described as week to week
Anthony Santander will undergo left labral surgery tomorrow and will miss 5-6 months per John Schneider.
Had a setback in January when ramping up hitting. Jays hope he comes back later in the season.
Had a setback in January when ramping up hitting. Jays hope he comes back later in the season.
February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Anthony Santander will undergo left labral surgery tomorrow and will miss 5-6 months per John Schneider.
Had a setback in January when ramping up hitting. Jays hope he comes back later in the season.
Had a setback in January when ramping up hitting. Jays hope he comes back later in the season.
Bowden Francis will miss the entire 2026 season to undergo UCL reconstruction per John Schneider
February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Bowden Francis will miss the entire 2026 season to undergo UCL reconstruction per John Schneider
the Verlander-Tigers reunion is perfect... and he should legitimately help them
February 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
the Verlander-Tigers reunion is perfect... and he should legitimately help them
new season, new At the Letters ep. with @ArdenZwelling
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February 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
new season, new At the Letters ep. with @ArdenZwelling
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Jays notes (no breaking news here!)
• Lauer: had arb hearing already but results expected this wk… decision made, just sealed
• Scherzer: Jays have been open to possible mid-season reunion
• Bassitt: don't get impression there’s much brewing here w Jays, but he's likely to have strong interest as SP
• Lauer: had arb hearing already but results expected this wk… decision made, just sealed
• Scherzer: Jays have been open to possible mid-season reunion
• Bassitt: don't get impression there’s much brewing here w Jays, but he's likely to have strong interest as SP
February 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Jays notes (no breaking news here!)
• Lauer: had arb hearing already but results expected this wk… decision made, just sealed
• Scherzer: Jays have been open to possible mid-season reunion
• Bassitt: don't get impression there’s much brewing here w Jays, but he's likely to have strong interest as SP
• Lauer: had arb hearing already but results expected this wk… decision made, just sealed
• Scherzer: Jays have been open to possible mid-season reunion
• Bassitt: don't get impression there’s much brewing here w Jays, but he's likely to have strong interest as SP
If Eugenio Suarez gets $15/1 after a 49-HR season, then the vast majority of the $76.3M left on Anthony Santander's contract is underwater now
Major deferrals on the Santander deal & it could all flip again w/ a good yr, but Suarez deal shows how mkt values high power, low OBP, bat-first players
Major deferrals on the Santander deal & it could all flip again w/ a good yr, but Suarez deal shows how mkt values high power, low OBP, bat-first players
Breaking news: My colleague Mark Feinsand has confirmed the ESPN report that Eugenio Suarez is going to the Reds on a one-year, $15 million contract with a mutual option for 2027. Still pending physical. Longtime fan favorite is coming back.
February 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
If Eugenio Suarez gets $15/1 after a 49-HR season, then the vast majority of the $76.3M left on Anthony Santander's contract is underwater now
Major deferrals on the Santander deal & it could all flip again w/ a good yr, but Suarez deal shows how mkt values high power, low OBP, bat-first players
Major deferrals on the Santander deal & it could all flip again w/ a good yr, but Suarez deal shows how mkt values high power, low OBP, bat-first players
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January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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really wish the Jays would let us do a media baseball game … pls do this @bluejays.com
Shams announces he will be playing in this year's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 🙌 (pic via @basketballforever.bsky.social)
January 28, 2026 at 12:36 AM
really wish the Jays would let us do a media baseball game … pls do this @bluejays.com
Tim Mayza and Trevor Richards among the Phillies' non-roster invitees, per team
January 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Tim Mayza and Trevor Richards among the Phillies' non-roster invitees, per team
per Jays Yohendrick Pinango is also invited to big-league spring training. He signed a minor league deal in October which included an invite to MLB camp per Jays
Blue Jays announce their internal non-roster spring training invitees...
January 22, 2026 at 1:26 AM
per Jays Yohendrick Pinango is also invited to big-league spring training. He signed a minor league deal in October which included an invite to MLB camp per Jays
Blue Jays announce their internal non-roster spring training invitees...
January 21, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Blue Jays announce their internal non-roster spring training invitees...
Blue Jays say they've signed 27 int'l free agents
January 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Blue Jays say they've signed 27 int'l free agents
Another way to frame the Kyle Tucker deal (as reported by Jeff Passan & Robert Murray):
•two years, $120 million
•$60 million player option for 2028
•$60 million player option for 2029
•two years, $120 million
•$60 million player option for 2028
•$60 million player option for 2029
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Another way to frame the Kyle Tucker deal (as reported by Jeff Passan & Robert Murray):
•two years, $120 million
•$60 million player option for 2028
•$60 million player option for 2029
•two years, $120 million
•$60 million player option for 2028
•$60 million player option for 2029
Reposted by Ben Nicholson-Smith
Tough news for Team Canada:
#Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic for personal reasons. He was going to DH for Canada. Jordan Romano also out.
Good news: SP Jameson Taillon, C Liam Hicks, IF Tyler Black are in.
Baseball Canada’s Awards Banquet is tonight!
#Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic for personal reasons. He was going to DH for Canada. Jordan Romano also out.
Good news: SP Jameson Taillon, C Liam Hicks, IF Tyler Black are in.
Baseball Canada’s Awards Banquet is tonight!
January 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Tough news for Team Canada:
#Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic for personal reasons. He was going to DH for Canada. Jordan Romano also out.
Good news: SP Jameson Taillon, C Liam Hicks, IF Tyler Black are in.
Baseball Canada’s Awards Banquet is tonight!
#Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic for personal reasons. He was going to DH for Canada. Jordan Romano also out.
Good news: SP Jameson Taillon, C Liam Hicks, IF Tyler Black are in.
Baseball Canada’s Awards Banquet is tonight!
Nationals claimed Paxton Schultz off waivers per Blue Jays
January 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Nationals claimed Paxton Schultz off waivers per Blue Jays
Important context for Lauer’s case: he had worked his way up to $5.075 million in arbitration before going to Korea
Historically, players who work their way up in arb, exit the arb system then come back get paid above their previous high water mark
Ultimately up to an arb panel
Historically, players who work their way up in arb, exit the arb system then come back get paid above their previous high water mark
Ultimately up to an arb panel
Eric Lauer filed at $5.75 million per source, Blue Jays filed at $4.4 million
They’re expected to go to a hearing
They’re expected to go to a hearing
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Important context for Lauer’s case: he had worked his way up to $5.075 million in arbitration before going to Korea
Historically, players who work their way up in arb, exit the arb system then come back get paid above their previous high water mark
Ultimately up to an arb panel
Historically, players who work their way up in arb, exit the arb system then come back get paid above their previous high water mark
Ultimately up to an arb panel
Eric Lauer filed at $5.75 million per source, Blue Jays filed at $4.4 million
They’re expected to go to a hearing
They’re expected to go to a hearing
January 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Eric Lauer filed at $5.75 million per source, Blue Jays filed at $4.4 million
They’re expected to go to a hearing
They’re expected to go to a hearing
Blue Jays have also avoided arbitration with Daulton Varsho on a one-year, $10.75 million deal per source
Joel Sherman was on this one
Joel Sherman was on this one
January 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Blue Jays have also avoided arbitration with Daulton Varsho on a one-year, $10.75 million deal per source
Joel Sherman was on this one
Joel Sherman was on this one