2023 Blue Jays (est. 2016)

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TRADE

To ROYALS

Brian Ellington
Ron Klein
Teddy Sabato

To BLUE JAYS

Raul Mondesi (KC retains most of contract)
Ted Maroney
Dave Buffington
Mike DiNapoli
Carlos Quiroz


TRADE

To RAYS

Dylan Baker
Emilio Ramirez
Carlos Muniz
Jeff Petty

To BLUE JAYS

Troy Tulowitzki (TB retains 85 % of contract)
Justin Lent
Leslie Linfoot
Malik Morris
Raider Brito

(Both the fans and the locker room are happy about getting Tulo.)

TRADE

To REDS

Yasuhito Uchida
Nick Irvin
Brandon Chinea

To BLUE JAYS

Christian Hicks
Al Angel
Luke Bandy


TRADE

To NATIONALS

Jeimer Candelario
Jacob Blas

To BLUE JAYS

Austin Brice
George Williams
Stephen Hanshaw



FINAL ROUND OF SPRING CUTS

SENT TO THE MINOR LEAGUE CAMP

Justin Abel
Tucker Baca
Zachary DeLoach
Luke Yelverton
Evan Abramson
Zach Emerson
Zach Martin
Dave Hollins Jr.
Esteban Sanchez
L.T. Tolbert
Yeiler Peguero
Kevin Newman
Luis Alvarado
Jack Schaaf
Reid Long
Justin Bellinger

Designated for Assignment

Aaron Nola

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Minor League Contracts Signed

Luis Bellorin
Juan Arias
Josh Ockimey
Juan Corniel
Jacob Turner
Jorge Alcala
Tyson Ross
Chris Carter
Luis Castro
Joseph Colon
Jose De Paula
Jake Brigham
Chris Davis
Junior Arias
Marco Camarena
Alberto Baldonado
Matt Crouse
Christopher De Leon
Barrett Barnes
Edison Frias
Jayson Aquino
Tim Flight
Felix Carvallo
Yomelbin Almonte
Danny Hayes
Daniel Ayers
Albert Allay
Angher Cespedes
Raisel Iglesias
Steiner Carmona
Joel Belboder
Nicco Blank
Jake Mackenzie
Jack Carey
Boomer Biegalski
Ryan Brown

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More Minor League signings

David Price
Logan Ashworth
Devin Mesoraco
Kellin Deglan

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OPENING DAY ROSTER

ROTATION

Carlos Martinez
Marcos Molina
Robbie Ray
Luis Cessa
Nick Kingham

BULLPEN

Gillian Wernet
Carlos Perez
Anthony Molina
Will Crowe
A.J. Vanegas
Andy Salazar
Al Alburquerque

LINEUP

Kevin Dowdell - LF
Michael Brantley - 1B (new position!)
Mike Trout - CF
Wilmer Flores - SS
Tony Kemp - DH
Andrew Knapp - C
Troy Tulowitzki - 3B
Raul Mondesi - 2B
George Springer - RF

BENCH

Zane Evans - C
Brandon Montgomery - IF
Dave Quintero - OF

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The boss wants us to play .500 ball.

That's it.

But that is tough enough.

The writers have us going 67-95 for last in the AL East.

Predicted AL Division winners: Yankees, White Sox, Athletics
Wild Cards: Astros, Angels

Predicted NL Division Winners: Phillies, Cubs, Padres
Wild Cards: Brewers, Rockies

Top AL Hitter - MIKE TROUT, BLUE JAYS
Top AL Pitcher - Jose Quintana, Mariners

Top NL Hitter - Elio Costa, Phillies
Top NL Pitcher - Gerrit Cole, Cubs

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TRADE

To YANKEES

Aaron Nola (TOR retains 45% of contract)

To BLUE JAYS

Rafael Lara

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April 14th, 2023

Carlos Martinez got the Opening Day start and he pitched the Jays to a 6-4 win over the Rangers in front of the Toronto crowd.

The Jays got homers from George Springer, Kevin Dowdell, and Mike Trout.

WP - Carlos Martinez (1-0)
Save - Gillian Wernet (1)
LP - Miguel de Labra (0-1)

Record - 1-0

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Minor League contracts signed:

Dan Altavilla
Thomas Eshelman
James Needy

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April 15th, 2023

Marcos Molina pitched well in his first start but the bullpen was not quite as tight and the Jays lost, 5-4, to the Rangers.

Even worse, Rougned Odor homered twice.


WP - Jon Niese (1-0)
Save - Danny Pedroza (1)
LP - Anthony Molina (0-1)

Record - 1-1

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April 16th, 2023

Wilmer Flores went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double. Raul Mondesi homered as well but it was Kevin Dowdell's 8th inning Grand Slam that cemented Toronto's 9-3 win over the Rangers.

WP - Will Crowe (1-0)
LP - Jon Niese (1-1)

Record - 2-1

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April 17th, 2023

Luis Cessa made a solid start but then Andy Salazar came in and threw mid-game batting practice and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays, 9-4.

Mike Trout hit his 2nd homer of the season.

WP - Carter Capps (1-0)
LP - Andy Salazar (0-1)

Record - 2-2

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April 18th, 2023

Nick Kingham pitched well in his first start of the season, leading the Jays to a 6-2 win over the Yankees.

Tony Kemp, George Springer, and Troy Tulowitzki all homered for Toronto.

Mike Trout went 0 for 4 with 4 strikeouts.

WP - Nick Kingham (1-0)
LP - Eric Craig (0-1)

Record - 3-2

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Adeiny Hechavarria signed a minor league deal.

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April 19th, 2023

This was... ugly.

The Yankees beat the Blue Jays, 12-1.

WP - John Lamb (1-0)
LP - Carlos Martinez (1-1)

Record - 3-3

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April 20th, 2023

A 12th inning, pinch hit home run by Alvaro Rubi gave the Yankees a walk-off 8-7 win over the Blue Jays.

Toronto saw homers from Mike Trout, Andrew Knapp, and Wilmer Flores.

WP - Kelvin Herrera (1-0)
LP - Carlos Perez (0-1)

Record - 3-4

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Andy Salazar is sent to Buffalo.

Josh Badowski is called up.

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April 21st, 2023

One rough inning for Robbie Ray turned into a 7-4 Blue Jays loss to the A's.

Michael Brantley and George Springer homered for Toronto.

Brandon Montgomery left the game with a leg injury that seemed quite serious.

WP - Jesus Zambrano (1-1)
Save - Steve Juan (4)
LP - Robbie Ray (0-1)

Record - 3-5

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Brandon Montgomery's strained hamstring will send him to the IL for up to 3 weeks.

Called Up: Westhers Magdaleno, Zach Emerson

Sent Down: A.J. Vanegas

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April 22nd, 2023

The A's beat the Jays, 4-2.

There was a silver lining, though, as Josh Badowski made his major league debut and retired seven straight batters.

Kevin Dowdell homered for Toronto.

WP - Zach Bird (1-0)
Save - Thimotee Bonnin (1)
LP - Luis Cessa (0-1)

Record - 3-6

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Joey Gallo of the Rangers hit his 300th career home run today.