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The Blue Jays bullpen is slowly becoming a weapon

1 week ago | jaysjournal.com | Joe Olenick

Toronto's relief corps has been one of baseball's better units this month. In what has been an up-and-down season so far for the Blue Jays, one area of the team is becoming a more stable unit. Quietly, the Blue Jays bullpen has become one of the more reliable in baseball. Toronto 's relief corps entered Thursday night's game with a 3.15 ERA in May, which is the eighth-best bullpen ERA in the majors in that time frame.
5 Blue Jays players who could be on the trade block if they are buyers at the deadline

1 week ago | jaysjournal.com | Edward T. Eng

These could five Blue Jays prospects could be on the move come July. While the 2025 Blue Jays aren't the picture of consistency, they're still in the playoff picture for the 2025 postseason picture thanks to a 13-12 May. If they're able to improve upon that in the next couple weeks then there's a good chance they could enter the trade deadline as legitimate buyers. Here's a look at five Blue Jays who could be on the trade block this July if the Blue Jays elect to be sellers.
3 young Blue Jays who have answered the call so far and 2 who haven’t

1 week ago | jaysjournal.com | Edward T. Eng

The Blue Jays have had some up-and-down results from their young core. The Toronto Blue Jays have had a plethora of young prospects join their roster in recent years whether it be through the draft or via trade. Some of those players have gone on to become major contributors at the major league level, whereas some others still need some work and development. As a result, here we will take a look at three young Blue Jays who have answered the call and two others who are still progressing.
This potential Blue Jays trade target offers blunt assessment of struggles this season

1 week ago | jaysjournal.com | Edward T. Eng

Should Toronto still pursue Luis Robert Jr.? While the Blue Jays have gradually got themselves back back into the American League postseason picture as of late, it's still clear that they could still use another impact bat in their lineup. One of the main ways they could add that bat is via the trade deadline since there could be plenty of impact bats available.
Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Tampa Bay Rays, May 23

2 weeks ago | jaysjournal.com | Henry Palattella

The Blue Jays will be making their first (regular season) visit to George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Toronto Blue Jays finished off a sweep of the San Diego Padres in a dramatic way on Thursday with a walk-off win in extra innings in a wild back-and-forth affair. They'll look to keep that momentum going when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on Rays for a weekend series against their division rival.
Vancouver’s game on Tuesday was a look into the Blue Jays’ future

2 weeks ago | jaysjournal.com | Henry Palattella

Trey Yesavage shoved on the mound and Arjun Nimmala homered. Could that be the Blue Jays' future? All it takes is one look at the Blue Jays’ roster to figure out the areas where the team needs to improve. A fifth starter. Another athletic power bat. Maybe a bullpen arm or two. And while it’s tempting to demand the front office to add those players to the lineup with some splashy, drastic roster move, the Vancouver Canadians’ game against the Eugene Emeralds showed a look at the Blue Jays’ future.
Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. San Diego Padres, May 22

2 weeks ago | jaysjournal.com | Henry Palattella

Can the Blue Jays pick up a sweep over the Padres? The Toronto Blue Jays put together their most-complete performance of the year yesterday in a 14-0 win over the San Diego Padres that put them back at the .500 mark (24-24). They'll now go for the series win on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:07 p.m. The game will be available to stream on Sportsnet. Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs.
3 Blue Jays who need to step up if Anthony Santander goes on the injured list

2 weeks ago | jaysjournal.com | Henry Palattella

It seems like 'Tony Taters' needs some time on the shelf. On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays put together their most complete performance of the season in a dominant 14-0 win over the San Diego Padres. It was also a performance that came without one of the biggest bats in the lineup. After going 1-for-3 with a single, Anthony Santander was pulled from the lineup once again thanks to a hip injury that’s been bothering him.
Assessing the Blue Jays position player depth options at Triple-A

2 weeks ago | jaysjournal.com | Henry Palattella

The Blue Jays have some familiar faces in Buffalo. After a cold, cold April, the Blue Jays bats have started to heat up as of late thanks to some timely hitting from various hitters up and down the lineup. But that doesn’t mean that there still isn’t room for the roster to improve. The Blue Jays have cycled through a variety of players for their utility and bench roles throughout the year, and that likely won't stop even if the team's doing better.
Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. San Diego Padres, May 20

2 weeks ago | jaysjournal.com | Henry Palattella

Will the Blue Jays be able to turn things around against one of the National League's best? The Toronto Blue Jays will have their work cut out for them this week. After dropping two out of three to the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers their last time out, the Blue Jays will now be going against the 27-18 San Diego Padres.