2024 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2023)
 

2023 - 87-75. Missed the final Wild Card spot by a tiebreaker. World Series was Atlanta over Cleveland.

Writers are saying the Jays are one of the most improved teams this offseason, Considering how close we were to the playoffs, that has to be a good thing.

Major Additions

Zac Gallen (Trade with Yankees)
Whit Merrifield (FA)
Michael Massey (Trade with Royals)

Major Losses

Nicky Lopez (Trade to Yankees)
Tony Kemp (FA)
Yuli Gurriel (Retired)
Trevor Richards (Trade to Royals)
Gary Sanchez (FA)

February 14th, 2024

Kevin Gausman gave up only two hits in five shutout innings as the Jays opened their Spring schedule with a 5-4 win over the Royals.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered for Toronto.

You have to love it.

WP - Kevin Gausman (1-0)
Save - Antonio Senzatela (1)
LP - Foster Griffin (0-1)

Spring Record - 1-0

February 15th, 2024

A 9th inning home run by Michael Turconi gave the Jays a walk-off, 6-3 win over the White Sox.

George Springer went 2 for 3 with a home run as well.

WP - Sean Rackowski (1-0)
LP - Grant Gavin (0-1)

Spring Record - 2-0

February 16th, 2024

The Jays lost a close one, falling 4-3 to the Guardians.

Matt Gorski homered for Toronto.

WP - Josh Martin (1-0)
Save - Emmanuel Clase (1)
LP - Trent Palmer (0-1)

Spring Record - 2-1

February 17th, 2024

Matt Gorski went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI as the Jays beat the Twins, 5-1.

WP - Mitch White (1-0)
LP - Joe Ryan (0-1)

Spring Record - 3-1

February 18th, 2024

Jose Berrios made a good start but Jamie Westbrook homered in the 9th to give the Yankees a 3-2, walk-off win over the Blue Jays.

WP - Liam Hendriks (1-0)
LP - Marco Gonzales (0-1)

Spring Record - 3-2

February 19th, 2024

Danny Jansen went 2 for 3 with a home run, leading the Jays to an 8-5 win over the Astros.

Andres Sosa also homered for Toronto.

WP - Osiris German (1-0)
Save - Julian Fernandez (1)
LP - Diego Castillo (0-2)

Spring Record - 4-2

February 20th, 2024

Kevin Gausman pitched five scoreless innings again and the Jays beat the Rangers, 5-1.

Willi Castro homered for Toronto.

WP - Kevin Gausman (2-0)
LP - Alex Wells (0-1)

Spring Record - 5-2

February 22nd, 2024

The Jays got back-to-back homers from George Springer and Matt Chapman, but still lost, 6-4, to the Tigers.

WP - Adrian Martinez (1-0)
Save - Jason Foley (1)
LP - Ryan Boyer (0-1)

Spring Record - 5-3

They Jays traded Alek Manoah to the Yankees in the off-season and word is the the has now torn his labrum and will miss 4-5 months.

February 23rd, 2024

Chris Bassitt made a solid start and the Jays beat the Angels, 4-2.

Andres Sosa hit his second homer of the Spring.

WP - Marco Gonzales (1-1)
Save - Andrew Chafin (1)
LP - Chris Rodriguez (0-1)

Spring Record - 6-3

February 24th, 2024

The Jays and A's played to a 3-3, Spring Training tie.

Spencer Horwitz homered for Toronto.

Record - 6-3-1

First Round of Spring Cuts

Sent to the Minor League Camp (including a couple of surprises)

Ryan Boyer
Erik Swanson
Trent Palmer
David Bote
Daulton Varsho
Bo Bichette

Designated for Assignment

Kyle Freeland
Marco Gonzales

February 25th, 2024

The Orioles came out ahead in this slugfest, beating the Blue Jays, 10-7.

Matt Gorski and Danny Jansen homered for Toronto.

WP - Julio Urias (2-0)
Save - Antonio Velez (1)
LP - Jose Berrios (0-1)

Spring Record - 6-4-1

February 27th, 2024

Was this a game or was it batting practice?

The Jays and Rays tied, 11-11.

Alex Kiriloff went 3 for 6, driving in 3.

Damiano Palmegiani homered for Toronto.

Spring Record - 6-4-2

February 28th, 2024

Kevin Gausman pitched another gem, but the Jays' pen couldn't hold it and they lost, 4-3, to the Red Sox.

Matt Gorski hit his 4th homer of the Spring.

WP - Zach Kelly (1-0)
Save - Norwith Gudino (2)
LP - Steven Matz (0-1)

Spring Record - 6-5-2

February 29th, 2024

John Aiello's 8th inning Grand Slam was the difference maker as the Jays beat the Mariners, 7-3.

George Springer and Willi Castro also homered for Toronto.

Michael Massey was ejected after taking umbrage with Penn Murfee hitting him with a pitch directly after Springer's home run.

Damiano Palmegiani left the game after pulling something when running out a double. Word is he will just need light duty for a week.

WP - Alex Vesia (1-0)
LP - Robbie Ray (0-1)

Spring Record - 7-5-2

March 1st, 2024

The Jays scored 3 in the 9th to send the game to a tie with the Royals, 5-5.

Vinny Capra homered for Toronto.

Record - 7-5-3

March 2nd, 2024

A strong five innings by Mitch White, along with home runs by John Aiello and Spencer Horwitz, sent the Jays to a 5-3 win over the White Sox.

WP - Mitch White (2-0)
Save - Spencer Howard (1)
LP - Dylan Cease (0-1)

Spring Record - 8-5-3

March 3rd, 2024

Jose Berrios made a solid start and it turned into a 4-1 Blue Jays win over the Guardians.

Danny Jansen homered for Toronto.

WP - Jose Berrios (1-1)
Save - Steven Matz (1)
LP - Mike Soroka (0-1)

Spring Record - 9-5-3

Kyle Freeland has returned to the Spring Training Roster. (I want to drop him, but the money is just too steep.)

March 4th, 2024

Randy Vazquez pitched well but three errors sunk the Blue Jays and they lost, 5-4, to the Twins.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 2nd home run of the Spring.

WP - J.T. Chargois (1-0)
Save - Chad Green (1)
LP - Osiris German (1-1)

Spring Record - 9-6-3

March 5th, 2024

Whit Merrifield and Vinny Capra each went 3 for 5 as the Jays beat the Yankees, 8-3.

Two pitchers left the game to see the trainers, however. Kevin Gausman only faced one batter before leaving. We are told it was just precautionary and he will be fine.

But Andrew Chafin's elbow issue seems more serious. We await word.

WP - Zack Brzykcy (1-0)
LP - Tyler Danish (0-1)

Spring Record - 10-6-3

Andrew Chafin has an elbow sprain. He should be ready to go by mid-April.

March 6th, 2024

The Astros shut out the Blue Jays, 4-0.

WP - Seth Martinez (1-0)
LP - Zac Gallen (0-1)

Spring Record - 10-7-3

Second Round of Spring Cuts

BIG TRADE

To PIRATES

Jose Berrios (TOR retains 60% of contract)
Daulton Varsho
Victor Farias
Jonathan Bautista
Sammy Hernandez

To BLUE JAYS

Connor Joe
Hunter Barco
Carson Whitehurst
Francisco Acuna
Angel Basabe

Joe joins the big league camp

Sent to Minor League Camp

Zach Brzykcy
Julian Fernandez
Osiris German
Liam Hicks
Jordan Beck

Returned to the Royals (Rule 5 pick)

Jacob Bosiokovic

Released

Daniel Bard

March 7th, 2024

Chris Bassitt didn't give up a hit until the 5th of his five innings and the Jays beat the Rangers, 3-1.

Damiano Palmegiani homered for Toronto.

WP - Zach Pop (1-0)
LP - Cole Ragans (0-1)

Spring Record - 11-7-3

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has left the team in order to play for Team Canada and the World Baseball Classic.

We approve.

March 9th, 2024

The Tigers shut out the Blue Jays, 4-0.

WP - Kervin Castro (2-0)
LP - Mitch White (2-1)

Spring Record - 11-8-3

March 11th, 2024

A good start by Randy Vazquez along with home runs by Danny Jansen and George Springer, but the Angels beat the Blue Jays, 6-4.

WP - Shohei Ohtani (1-1)
Save - Griffin Canning (1)
LP - Randy Vazquez (0-1)

Spring Record - 11-9-3

March 12th, 2024

Kyle Freeland reminded everyone why he shouldn't really be on a Big League roster anymore.

He walked in 3 of the 5 runs he allowed in a single inning as the A's beat the Jays, 6-2.

Orelvis Martinez homered for Toronto.

WP - Joe Wieland (2-0)
LP - Kyle Freeland (0-1)

Spring Record - 11-10-3

We are eating a bunch of money here, but less than if we cut him.

TRADE

To PADRES

Kyle Freeland (TOR retains 60% of contract)
Spencer Jones
Chandler Pollard
Victor Arias

To BLUE JAYS

Robert Suarez
Jorge Puga
Charles Mack
Jose Curpa
Carlos Luis

Suarez joins the Big League Camp.

March 13th, 2024

Kevin Gausman hadn't thad a bad start this Spring... until now. He gave up six runs in five innings, and the Orioles beat the Jays, 6-4.

Alex Kirillof homered for Toronto.

Kyle Crick left the game with back stiffness.It should not effect his status for Opening Day.

WP - Kyle Bradish (2-1)
Save - Antonio Velez (3)
LP - Kevin Gausman (2-1)

Spring Record - 11-11-3

Mexico beat South Korea to win the World Baseball Classic.

March 14th, 2024

It was a rough outing for Zac Gallen as he gave up five runs in less than four innings. The Rays beat the Jays, 6-1.

WP - Drew Rasmussen (2-2)
LP - Zac Gallen (0-2)

Spring Record - 11-12-3

March 15th, 2024

Chris Bassitt did not have his best start but he kept the Jays in it and they ended up beating the Red Sox, 6-3.

Matt Gorski and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered for Toronto.

WP - Ben Leeper (1-0)
Save - Casey Lawrence (1)
LP - John Schreiber (1-1)

Spring Record - 12-12-3

March 16th, 2023

Mitch White had a decent outing but it took a late offensive push for the Jays to grab the 8-5 win over the Mariners.

George Springer notched his fifth homer of the Spring.

WP - Chandler Jozwiak (1-0)
Save - R.J. Dabovich (1)
LP - Silvino Bracho (0-2)

Spring Record - 13-12-3

TRADE

To MARINERS

Kyle Crick
Caleb Durbin
Ronaiker Palma
Jaden Rudd

To BLUE JAYS

Lou Trivino (SEA retains 60% of salary)
Arturo Ambriz
Cesar Izturis Jr.
Zach DeLoach
Kyler Fedko



Final Spring Cuts

Sent to the Minor League Camp

Alex Vesia
Zac Gallen
Chandler Jozwiak
Steven Matz
Sem Robberse
Adrian Pinto
Connor Joe
Orelivs Martinez
Vinny Capra
John Aiello

Designated for Assignment

Casey Lawrence

2024 OPENING DAY ROSTER

ROTATION

Kevin Gausman
Chris Bassitt
Mitch White
Randy Vazquez
Spencer Howard

BULLPEN

Lou Trivino (C)
Robert Suarez
Nate Pearson
R.J. Dabovich
Zach Pop
Ben Leeper
Sean Rackoski
Antonio Senzatela

LINEUP

Whit Merrifield - 2B
Alex Kirilloff - LF
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 1B
George Springer - RF
Matt Chapman - 3B
Michael Massey - DH
Danny Jansen - C
Willi Castro - SS
Matt Gorski - CF

BENCH

Andres Sosa - C, INF
Spencer Horwitz - 1B
Damiano Palmegiani - 1B, OF
Michael Turconi - INF

Minor League Contracts Signed

Aaron Civale
Carlos Carrasco
Omar Narvaez
Shaun Anderson
Tyler Alexander

So the owner expects us to make the playoffs while the writers are expecting us to finish last in the AL East, 24 games out.

Predictions

AL Division Winners - Red Sox, Guardians, Angels
Wild Cards - Astros, Mariners

NL Division Winners - Braves, Brewers, Dodgers
Wild Cards - Phillies, Rockies

AL
Top Hitter - Aaron Judge, Yankees (Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 5th)
Top Pitcher - Jacob deGrom, Rangers (Kevin Gausman is 9th)

NL
Top Hitter - Alek Thomas, Diamondbacks
Top Pitcher - Alex Wood, Rockies

We also are said to have one of the worst Systems, ahead of only the Angels and Braves.

March 28th, 2024

The Jays opened the season on the road and got off to a very good start, until Nate Pearson came in and couldn't find the strike zone.

In the end, the Rays beat the Jays, 9-6.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Danny Jansen homered for Toronto.

WP - Shane Baz (1-0)
Save - Pete Fairbanks (1)
LP - Nate Pearson (0-1)

Record - 0-1

March 29th, 2024

Michael Massey went 4 for 5, leading the Jays to a 7-5 win over the Rays.

Alex Kirilloff homered for Toronto.

WP - Chris Bassitt (1-0)
Save - Lou Trevino (1)
LP - Shane McClanahan (0-1)

Record - 1-1

March 30th, 2024

The Rays scored nine times in the 4th and 5th which sent them to an 11-6 win over the Blue Jays.

Danny Jansen homered for Toronto.

WP - Taj Bradley (1-0)
LP - Mitch White (0-1)

Record - 1-2

March 31st, 2024

Randy Vazquez pitched well in his debut but the Jays' hitters did not perform so well and the Rays won, 3-1.

Worse, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game with a strained back. He will probably miss the next series.

WP - Jeffrey Springs (1-0)
Save - Pete Fairbanks (2)
LP - Randy Vazquez (0-1)

Record - 1-3

Bryce Harper of the Phillies hit his 300th career home run.

April 1st, 2024

The rough start for the Blue Jays continues as they were destroyed by the Astros, 10-2.

A 7th inning homer by Danny Jansen is the only thing that stopped a shutout.

WP - Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0)
LP - Spencer Howard (0-1)

Record - 1-4

Players of the Week: George Valera, Guardians & Chun-hua Chiang, Giants

The Blue Jays are way down at #28 on the Weekly Power Rankings, ahead of only the Orioles and Rangers.

April 2nd, 2024

After leading most of the game, the Jays bullpen couldn't hold it and they lost, 5-4, to the Astros.

Michael Massey went 3 for 4 and Kevin Gausman struck out 9 in 7.1 innings.

WP - Diego Castillo (1-0)
Save - Bryan Abreu (2)
LP - Ben Leeper (0-1)

Record - 1-5