2022 Blue Jays (est. 2013)

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John Wrighton was named GCL Player of the Week.

Chris Williams, Dunedin, was named Player of the Week for his A league.

Clement Cavagna, Bluefield, was named Player of the Week for his Rookie league.

For the majors it was Guillermo Nobel, Spiders & Anthony Rizzo, Cubs

The Blue Jays dropped to #31 on the Weekly Power Rankings, ahead of only the Orioles.

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August 9th, 2022

The Jays lost a tight one, falling 3-2 to the Orioles.

WP - Trevor Bauer (8-11)
Save - Wilson Prieto (27)
LP - Pedro Hernandez (8-11)

Record - 46-78

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The trade went through!

TRADE

To DIAMONDBACKS

Christian Toribio
Howard Hodges
Henry Washington

To BLUE JAYS

Danny Potts (ARZ retains full salary)
Roy Sheffield
Merrill Heard
Edwin Hance
Jorge Perez

Potts joins the Jays.

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August 10th, 2022

Armando Castillo's 8th inning home run was the first hit of the game for Toronto as the Jays lost 5-1 to the Orioles.

WP - Michael Kickham (1-1)
LP - Pierce Johnson (0-2)

Record - 46-79

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August 11th, 2022

Alex Burgos kept the Orioles in check as the Jays grabbed a 4-3 win.

Gregory Polanco and Daniel Vogelbach homered for Toronto.

WP - Alex Burgos (1-3)
Save - John Miller (3)
LP - Lance McCullers Jr. (6-15)

Record - 47-79

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Derek Vanadore came off the 60-day DL and was assigned to Buffalo on a rehab assignment.

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August 12th, 2022

It was no Bueno for Toronto as Jesus Bueno and the Rangers shut them out, 6-0.

WP - Jesus Bueno (12-7)
LP - Carlos Martinez (1-4)

Record - 47-80

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August 13th, 2022

The Jays had another tough day in Arlington as they fell 5-2 to the Rangers.

WP - Alfredo Cardenas (3-2)
Save - Chase Whitley (17)
LP - Barret Loux (4-4)

Record - 47-81

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August 14th, 2022

The Blue Jays had some pop in an 11-4 win over the Rangers!

Gregory Polanco hit two home runs. Danny Potts hit his first career dinger. Daniel Vogelbach went deep and Eugene Silver had an inside-the-park homer!

WP - Pedro Hernandez (9-11)
Save - Mike Clevinger (2)
LP - Taylor Guerrieri (3-2)

Record - 48-81

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Steve McCain of Dunedin was named Player of the Week for his A league.

For the majors it was Alvin Austin, Red Sox & Eric Jagielo, Dodgers.

The Blue Jays held at #31 on the Weekly Power Rankings, still ahead of just Baltimore.

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random crashes... the bane of every new release...

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August 15th, 2022

Joey Holloway belted two home runs and Larry Johnson added another as the Blue Jays beat the Angels 5-3.

WP - Pierce Johnson (1-2)
Save - John Miller (4)
LP - Jordan Zimmermann (10-10)

Record - 49-81

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August 16th, 2022

The Blue Jays gave up seven runs in the 1st and ultimately fell 12-6 to the Angels.

Gregory Polanco hit his 17th home run of the season.

WP - Lucas Giolito (2-1)
LP - Alex Burgos (1-4)

Record - 49-82

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Ryan Zimmerman of the Reds collected career hit #2500.

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Mike Dunn signed a two year contract extension for $6m.

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August 17th, 2022

Carlos Martinez had a nice outing, leading the Jays to a 4-3 win over the Angels.

Gregory Polanco hit his 18th homer for Toronto.

WP - Carlos Martinez (2-4)
Save - John Miller (5)
LP - Duane Terry (0-1)

Record - 50-82

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Sent to AAA: Brad Boxberger, Clyde Moore

Called Up: Leonard Dryden, Chris Reid

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August 18th, 2022

It was a big day for Barret Loux as he pitched 7.1 innings as the Blue Jays shut out the Mariners 2-0!

WP - Barret Loux (5-4)
Save - Mike Dunn (1)
LP - Brandon Beachy (4-9)

Record - 51-82

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August 19th, 2022

Pedro Hernandez took a shut out into the 9th and Gregory Polanco and Daniel Vogelbach hit back-to-back homers as the Jays beat the Mariners 4-2.

WP - Pedro Hernandez (10-11)
Save - John Miller (6)
LP - Stu Mitchell (6-9)

Record - 52-82

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Eugene Silver is sent to Buffalo.

Grant Lester is called up.