2024 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2016) - Page 2

rpriske · 12-15-2025, 10:00 AM

March 18th, 2024

Luke Yelverton, Jorge Rondon, Brian Pfaff, and John Stone combined to shut out the White Sox.

Ben DeLuzio and Isael Soto hit solo homers for the Jays to win, 2-0.

WP - Luke Yelverton (1-0)
Save - John Stone (1)
LP - Michael Blazek (0-2)

Spring Record - 7-10

rpriske · 12-19-2025, 05:51 PM

March 19th, 2024

Konner Wade allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings agains the Astros.

There was no scoring at all until the 9th when Jonathan Rodriguez homered to cap off three Toronto runs for a 3-0 win.

WP - David Kaplan (1-0)
LP - Perky Rodriguez (0-2)

Spring Record - 8-10

rpriske · 12-19-2025, 05:52 PM

Toby Jewett's shoulder inflammation will have him out for three weeks, which means he won't be ready for Opening Day.

rpriske · 12-19-2025, 06:17 PM

March 20th, 2024

The Tigers blanked the Jays, beating them 5-0.

Toronto has posted terrible hitting numbers this Spring.

WP - Gunnar Hoglund (2-2)
LP - Matt Hollingsworth (1-1)

Spring Record - 8-11

rpriske · 12-22-2025, 05:20 PM

March 21st, 2024

Tucker Baca had a nice outing and led the Jays to a 7-4 win over the Orioles.

WP - Tucker Baca (2-1)
LP - Hunter Strickland (1-2)

Spring Record - 9-11

rpriske · 12-22-2025, 05:25 PM

Second Round of Spring Cuts

Released

Aaron Nola

Returned to the Orioles (Rule 5 pick)

Oswaldo Cabrera

Assigned to Minor League Camp

John Starks
Zach Emerson
Ben DeLuzio
Josh Hernandez

rpriske · 01-02-2026, 02:49 PM

March 23rd, 2024

Mike Trout went 3 for 3 with a home run, leading the Jays to an 8-2 win over the A's.

Isael Soto also went deep for Toronto.

WP - Carlos Perez (2-0)
LP - Eric Goeddel (0-1)

Spring Record - 10-11

rpriske · 01-05-2026, 12:19 PM

March 24th, 2024

The Red Sox scored a couple late to beat the Jays, 4-2.

WP - Kyle Finnegan (1-0)
Save - Sean Gilmartin (2)
LP - Edubray Ramos (0-1)

Spring Record - 10-12

rpriske · 01-09-2026, 09:27 AM

March 26th, 2024

Toronto's starting pitcher struggled. Their bullpen excelled. But none of it mattered because they were unable to score and lost, 5-0, to the Yankees.

WP - Eric Craig (2-1)
LP - Matt Hollingsworth (1-2)

Spring Record - 10-13

rpriske · 01-16-2026, 10:15 AM

March 27th, 2024

Konner Wade threw five scoreless innings and four of Toronto's seven hits were solo home runs as they beat the Spiders, 4-2.

The dingers were by Greg Kollar, Mike Trout, Michael Brantley, and Isael Soto.

WP - Konner Wade (2-1)
Save - Jonathan Aro (1)
LP - Hoby Milner (1-3)

Spring Record - 11-13

rpriske · 01-20-2026, 08:57 AM

March 28th, 2024

The Jays couldn't hold their early lead and lost, 8-5, to the Rays.

Darren Miller homered for Toronto.

WP - Jaden Brewington (2-0)
Save - Ian Krol (1)
LP - David Kaplan (1-1)

Spring Record - 11-14

rpriske · 01-23-2026, 11:30 AM

March 29th, 2024

The Jays kept the Mariners off the board for seven innings, but in the 8th they scored thrice to beat Toronto 3-1.

The one run came from a Mike Trout homer.

WP - Drew Smyly (4-1)
Save - Rob Whalen (3)
LP - Brian Pfaff (0-2)

Spring Record - 11-15

rpriske · 01-26-2026, 12:15 PM

March 30th, 2024

The Toronto hitters are still struggling, but the pitchers were very sharp as Nick Hanson led the bullpen to a 2-1 win over the Angels.

WP - Nick Hanson (1-0)
Save - Mike Perkins (1)
LP - Carlos Sanabria (0-4)

Spring Record - 12-15

rpriske · 01-31-2026, 09:33 AM

March 31st, 2024

The Jays wrapped their Spring schedule with a 5-2 win over the Twins, behind a solid outing by Luke Yelverton.

WP - Luke Yelverton (2-0)
Save - John Stone (2)
LP - Kevin Abel (1-3)

FINAL SPRING RECORD - 13-15

rpriske · 01-31-2026, 09:49 AM

TRADE

The Blue Jay offense is a mess. Changes, even costly ones, need to happen.

To ATHLETICS

Domingo Santana (TOR retains 90% of contract over the next four years)
Alex Ortiz

To BLUE JAYS

Jason Avers

Final Round of Spring Cuts

Sent to the Minor League Camp

Brian Pfaff
David Kaplan
Greg Kollar
Reid Long

Designated for Assignment

Westhers Madaleno

rpriske · 01-31-2026, 10:29 AM

Minor League contract signings:

Paul Voelker
Logan Sendelbach
Sam Hentges
Drew Carlton
Robert Calabrese
Joel De La Cruz
Eric Hosmer
Vin Mazzaro
Jonathan Lucroy
Abraham Almonte
Jose Cisneros
Giovanni Soto
Jose De Paula
Brandon Maurer
Didi Gregorius
Jarred Cosart
Tyler Skaggs
Tomas Telis
Taylor Jordan
Brooks Hall
Cheslor Cuthbert
Brian Pointer
Kevin Kiermaier
Bobby Doran
Tyler Waldron
Mario Alcantara
Marcus Semien
Jake Lowery
Jacob Barnes
Taylor Guerrieri
Joan Gregorio
Albert AlmoraBrandenKline
Tyler Wagner
Mauricio Cabrera
Carl Edwards Jr.
Jayson Aquino
Simon Mercedes
Kevin Ziomek
Garrett Williams
Dace Kime
Tim Anderson
Carlos Lara
Angel Ventura
Odelis Inoa
Andrew Morales

rpriske · 01-31-2026, 11:18 AM

16 year old Orlando Rios, in our International Development Complex, has been named the #1 prospect in baseball.

We are named the #10 Minor League system, overall, with also having Toby Jewett (83), and Bill Flores (98).

rpriske · 01-31-2026, 11:21 AM

Opening Day Roster

Rotation

Matt Hollingsworth
Konner Wade
Tucker Baca
Stephen Landazuri
Nick Hanson

Bullpen

John Stone (C)
Luke Yelverton
Jorge Rondon
Carlos Perez
Mike Perkins
Edubray Ramos
Jonathan Aro

Lineup

Kevin Dowdell - LF
Carlos Asuaje - 3B
Michael Brantley - 1B
Mike Trout - CF
Justin Lent - 2B
Johan Mieses - DH
Isael Soto - RF
Jose Garcia - C
Jack Benninghoff - SS

Bench

Jim Kennedy - C
Jonathan Rodriguez - 1B
Darren Miller - Util

rpriske · 01-31-2026, 11:25 AM

The writers are predicting we go 72-90, 21 games out of 1st.

AL

Division winners - Red Sox, White Sox, Athletics
Wild Cards - Yankees, Tigers, Twins

Top Hitter - Miguel Andujar, Yankees (Mike Trout is at #2)
Top Pitcher - Justin Middleton, White Sox (Matt Hollingsworth is at #9)

NL

Division Winners - Phillies, Cardinals, Padres
Wild Cards - Brewers, Marlins, Rockies

Top Hitter - Elio Costa, Phillies
Top Pitcher - Jeff Belge, Rockies

rpriske · 02-03-2026, 11:17 AM

April 4th, 2024

Not only did the Blue Jays open their season on the road, but it was an interleague so they didn't have their DH. Not ideal.

But you can't blame this mess on that. The Cardinals destroyed the Jays, 9-1.

Carlos Aguaje homered for the only Toronto run.

WP - Riley Pint (1-0)
LP - Matt Hollingsworth (0-1)

Record - 0-1

12-15-2025, 10:00 AM	#21
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 18th, 2024 Luke Yelverton, Jorge Rondon, Brian Pfaff, and John Stone combined to shut out the White Sox. Ben DeLuzio and Isael Soto hit solo homers for the Jays to win, 2-0. WP - Luke Yelverton (1-0) Save - John Stone (1) LP - Michael Blazek (0-2) Spring Record - 7-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 12-22-2025 at 04:54 PM.

12-19-2025, 05:51 PM	#22
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 19th, 2024 Konner Wade allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings agains the Astros. There was no scoring at all until the 9th when Jonathan Rodriguez homered to cap off three Toronto runs for a 3-0 win. WP - David Kaplan (1-0) LP - Perky Rodriguez (0-2) Spring Record - 8-10 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-19-2025, 05:52 PM	#23
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	Toby Jewett's shoulder inflammation will have him out for three weeks, which means he won't be ready for Opening Day. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-19-2025, 06:17 PM	#24
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 20th, 2024 The Tigers blanked the Jays, beating them 5-0. Toronto has posted terrible hitting numbers this Spring. WP - Gunnar Hoglund (2-2) LP - Matt Hollingsworth (1-1) Spring Record - 8-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-22-2025, 05:20 PM	#25
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 21st, 2024 Tucker Baca had a nice outing and led the Jays to a 7-4 win over the Orioles. WP - Tucker Baca (2-1) LP - Hunter Strickland (1-2) Spring Record - 9-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

12-22-2025, 05:25 PM	#26
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	Second Round of Spring Cuts Released Aaron Nola Returned to the Orioles (Rule 5 pick) Oswaldo Cabrera Assigned to Minor League Camp John Starks Zach Emerson Ben DeLuzio Josh Hernandez __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-02-2026, 02:49 PM	#27
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 23rd, 2024 Mike Trout went 3 for 3 with a home run, leading the Jays to an 8-2 win over the A's. Isael Soto also went deep for Toronto. WP - Carlos Perez (2-0) LP - Eric Goeddel (0-1) Spring Record - 10-11 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-05-2026, 12:19 PM	#28
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 24th, 2024 The Red Sox scored a couple late to beat the Jays, 4-2. WP - Kyle Finnegan (1-0) Save - Sean Gilmartin (2) LP - Edubray Ramos (0-1) Spring Record - 10-12 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-09-2026, 09:27 AM	#29
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 26th, 2024 Toronto's starting pitcher struggled. Their bullpen excelled. But none of it mattered because they were unable to score and lost, 5-0, to the Yankees. WP - Eric Craig (2-1) LP - Matt Hollingsworth (1-2) Spring Record - 10-13 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-16-2026, 10:15 AM	#30
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 27th, 2024 Konner Wade threw five scoreless innings and four of Toronto's seven hits were solo home runs as they beat the Spiders, 4-2. The dingers were by Greg Kollar, Mike Trout, Michael Brantley, and Isael Soto. WP - Konner Wade (2-1) Save - Jonathan Aro (1) LP - Hoby Milner (1-3) Spring Record - 11-13 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-20-2026, 08:57 AM	#31
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 28th, 2024 The Jays couldn't hold their early lead and lost, 8-5, to the Rays. Darren Miller homered for Toronto. WP - Jaden Brewington (2-0) Save - Ian Krol (1) LP - David Kaplan (1-1) Spring Record - 11-14 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-23-2026, 11:30 AM	#32
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 29th, 2024 The Jays kept the Mariners off the board for seven innings, but in the 8th they scored thrice to beat Toronto 3-1. The one run came from a Mike Trout homer. WP - Drew Smyly (4-1) Save - Rob Whalen (3) LP - Brian Pfaff (0-2) Spring Record - 11-15 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-26-2026, 12:15 PM	#33
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 30th, 2024 The Toronto hitters are still struggling, but the pitchers were very sharp as Nick Hanson led the bullpen to a 2-1 win over the Angels. WP - Nick Hanson (1-0) Save - Mike Perkins (1) LP - Carlos Sanabria (0-4) Spring Record - 12-15 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-31-2026, 09:33 AM	#34
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	March 31st, 2024 The Jays wrapped their Spring schedule with a 5-2 win over the Twins, behind a solid outing by Luke Yelverton. WP - Luke Yelverton (2-0) Save - John Stone (2) LP - Kevin Abel (1-3) FINAL SPRING RECORD - 13-15 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-31-2026, 09:49 AM	#35
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	TRADE The Blue Jay offense is a mess. Changes, even costly ones, need to happen. To ATHLETICS Domingo Santana (TOR retains 90% of contract over the next four years) Alex Ortiz To BLUE JAYS Jason Avers Final Round of Spring Cuts Sent to the Minor League Camp Brian Pfaff David Kaplan Greg Kollar Reid Long Designated for Assignment Westhers Madaleno __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-31-2026, 10:29 AM	#36
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	Minor League contract signings: Paul Voelker Logan Sendelbach Sam Hentges Drew Carlton Robert Calabrese Joel De La Cruz Eric Hosmer Vin Mazzaro Jonathan Lucroy Abraham Almonte Jose Cisneros Giovanni Soto Jose De Paula Brandon Maurer Didi Gregorius Jarred Cosart Tyler Skaggs Tomas Telis Taylor Jordan Brooks Hall Cheslor Cuthbert Brian Pointer Kevin Kiermaier Bobby Doran Tyler Waldron Mario Alcantara Marcus Semien Jake Lowery Jacob Barnes Taylor Guerrieri Joan Gregorio Albert AlmoraBrandenKline Tyler Wagner Mauricio Cabrera Carl Edwards Jr. Jayson Aquino Simon Mercedes Kevin Ziomek Garrett Williams Dace Kime Tim Anderson Carlos Lara Angel Ventura Odelis Inoa Andrew Morales __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-31-2026, 11:18 AM	#37
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	16 year old Orlando Rios, in our International Development Complex, has been named the #1 prospect in baseball. We are named the #10 Minor League system, overall, with also having Toby Jewett (83), and Bill Flores (98). __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-31-2026, 11:21 AM	#38
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	Opening Day Roster Rotation Matt Hollingsworth Konner Wade Tucker Baca Stephen Landazuri Nick Hanson Bullpen John Stone (C) Luke Yelverton Jorge Rondon Carlos Perez Mike Perkins Edubray Ramos Jonathan Aro Lineup Kevin Dowdell - LF Carlos Asuaje - 3B Michael Brantley - 1B Mike Trout - CF Justin Lent - 2B Johan Mieses - DH Isael Soto - RF Jose Garcia - C Jack Benninghoff - SS Bench Jim Kennedy - C Jonathan Rodriguez - 1B Darren Miller - Util __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-31-2026, 11:25 AM	#39
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	The writers are predicting we go 72-90, 21 games out of 1st. AL Division winners - Red Sox, White Sox, Athletics Wild Cards - Yankees, Tigers, Twins Top Hitter - Miguel Andujar, Yankees (Mike Trout is at #2) Top Pitcher - Justin Middleton, White Sox (Matt Hollingsworth is at #9) NL Division Winners - Phillies, Cardinals, Padres Wild Cards - Brewers, Marlins, Rockies Top Hitter - Elio Costa, Phillies Top Pitcher - Jeff Belge, Rockies __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

02-03-2026, 11:17 AM	#40
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,058	April 4th, 2024 Not only did the Blue Jays open their season on the road, but it was an interleague so they didn't have their DH. Not ideal. But you can't blame this mess on that. The Cardinals destroyed the Jays, 9-1. Carlos Aguaje homered for the only Toronto run. WP - Riley Pint (1-0) LP - Matt Hollingsworth (0-1) Record - 0-1 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 02-05-2026 at 11:07 AM.