2023 Blue Jays (est. 2016)

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TRADE

To BRAVES

Tyson Ross
Bobby Avila
Ricardo Donan
Justin Abel

To BLUE JAYS

Dylan Cozens (ATL retains 50% of contract)
Menno Wassink
Bobby Dutcher
John Weinfurter
Fred Barney

Cozens joins the Jays.


TRADE

To CUBS

Javier Baez
Jack Reinheimer

To BLUE JAYS

Kyle Hendricks (CHC retains 35% of contract)
Yonathan Perlaza
Reyes Lopez
Matt Hale
Pedro Canas

Hendricks joins the Jays.

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May 19th, 2023

Back-to-back errors with two out in the bottom of the 10th led to a 6-5, walk off for the Rays over the Jays.

Dylan Cozens homered in his first game with Toronto.

WP - Jaden Brewington (3-1)
LP - Jonathan Aro (0-1)

Record - 12-21

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Brandon Montgomery is activated from the IL.

TRADE

To RANGERS

Troy Tulowitzki
C.J. Ballard

To BLUE JAYS

Jeff Walters (TEX retains 20% of contract)
Fernando Valdez
Brandon Birdsell
Mel Vizcaya
Dave Dimick

Players are disappointed about losing Tulo. As am I.

TRADE

To REDS

Rafael Lara
Anthony Molina
Esteban Sanchez

To BLUE JAYS

Eduard Santos (CIN retains small piece of contract)
Brandon Chinea
Colt Diehl
Craig Kitay
Everett Ambroziak

Walters joins the Jays.

Josh Badowski is sent to Buffalo.

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May 20th, 2023

Luis Cessa took a perfect game into he 5th and ended up allowing only 2 hits in 7.1 innings, leading the Jays to a 2-0 win over the Rays!

Dustin Ackley homered for Toronto.

WP - Luis Cessa (2-2)
Save - Justin Grimm (3)
LP - Brad Langlois (3-1)

Record - 13-21

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May 21st, 2023

Justin Lent went 2 for 4 with a home run, leading the Jays to a 4-2 win over the Rays.

George Springer also homered for Toronto.

WP - Carlos Martinez (2-3)
Save - Justin Grimm (4)
LP - Micah Miniard (2-3)

Record - 14-21

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Blake Paugh of Dunedin was named Player of the Week for his A league.

For the Bigs it was A.J. Reed, Astros & Tea Turner, Nationals

The Jays moved up a spot to #24 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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May 22nd, 2023

George Springer hit a Grand Slam, and the Jays also saw homers from Dylan Cozens, Dustin Ackley, and Travis d'Arnaud as they beat the Mariners, 9-6.

Mike Trout tied a team record by walking four times.

WP - Nick Kingham (4-2)
Save - Gilliam Wernet (4)
LP - Tyler Pike (3-3)

Record - 15-21

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May 23rd, 2023

The Jays lost a tight one today, falling 2-1 to the Mariners.

Mike Trout provided the Toronto run with a home run.

WP - Jake Godfrey (1-1)
Save - Zach Martin (5)
LP - Kyle Hendricks (0-1)

Record - 15-22

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May 24th, 2023

Zach Lee was sharp today and pitched the Jays to a 3-1 win over the Mariners.

Westhers Magdaleno homered for Toronto.

More worrying was Michael Brantley leaving the game after hurting his knee on a double. It looked like he was in a lot of pain.

WP - Zach Lee (2-0)
Save - Justin Grimm (5)
LP - Francisco Lopez (4-3)

Record - 16-22

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Michael Brantley has a strained achilles tendon and his heading to the IL for the next three weeks.


Toby Jewett and David Price are called up.

Jeff Walters is Designated for Assignment.

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May 26th, 2023

Dylan Cozens homered twice and Kevin Dowell added one but the Reds beat the Jays, 8-5.

WP - Rafael Lara (1-0)
Save - Mayday Perez (3)
LP - Carlos Martinez (2-4)

Record - 16-23

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May 27th, 2023

It took 12 innings but the Reds beat the Blue Jays, 5-4.

Mike Trout homered for Toronto.

WP - Mayky Perez (3-2)
Save - Anthony Molina (1)
LP - Will Crowe (2-2)

Record - 16-24

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Jeff Locke signed a minor league contract.

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May 28th, 2023

The Jays trailed by 5 but came back to beat the Reds, 6-5.

Kevin Dowdell was the table setter as he went 4 for 4 with 4 singles, a walk, and 4 stolen bases.

WP - Jonathan Aro (1-1)
Save - Justin Grimm (6)
LP - Anthony Molina (0-1)

Record - 17-24

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Players of the Week: Alex Mora, Royals & Mike McEachern, Phillies

The Jays inched up to #22 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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TRADE

To TWINS

Will Crowe

To BLUE JAYS

Alex Meyer (MIN retains small piece of contract)
Jonathan Aranda
Elias Kopke
Nelmerson Angela
Mario Benitez


TRADE

To PIRATES

Edwin Escobar
Raul Ayala
Curt Blair
Marquise Doherty

To BLUE JAYS

Travis Wood
Kevin Arias
Neil Horton
Eduardo Arteaga
Matt Diaz

Wood joins the Jays.

Josh Badowski is called up from Buffalo.

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May 29th, 2023

The Cardinals demolished the Blue Jays, 9-0.

WP - Marco Gonzales (4-2)
LP - Zach Lee (2-1)

Record - 17-25

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May 30th, 2023

Kyle Hendricks was sharp today. the bullpen wasn't quite as good but the Jays held on for a 6-4 win over the Cardinals.

Toby Jewett homered for Toronto.

WP - Kyle Hendricks (1-1)
Save - Justin Grimm (7)
LP - Tyrell Jenkins (0-1)

Record - 18-25

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Brandon Montgomery is sent to Dunedin.

L.T. Tolbert is called up from Buffalo.

Edward Santos is Designated for Assignment.

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Blake Paugh of Dunedin was named Batter of the Month for the FSL.

Kellin Deglan of Lansing won the same award for the ML.

As for the Bigs...

PITCHER - Jaden Brewington, Rays & Marcus Stroman, Phillies

HITTER - MIKE TROUT, BLUE JAYS & Kris Bryant, Cubs

ROOKIE - Brad Langlois, Rays & Dave Donahue, Marlins