2023 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 2021)

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April 15th, 2023

George Springer went 3 for 5, including a home run, as the Jays beat the Rays, 9-2.

Brian Anderson and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep for Toronto.

WP - Zach Davies (1-0)
LP - Brendon McKay (0-3)

Record - 10-5

AL East

TOR 10-5 .667 --
BOS 8-7 .533 2.0
TAM 8-7 .533 2.0
NYY 8-7 .533 2.0
BAL 7-8 .467 3.0

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April 16th, 2023

Shohei Ohtani not only pitched the Jays to a win but also smacked a three-run homer as the Blue Jays beat the Rays, 8-3.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also homered for Toronto.

WP - Shohei Ohtani (2-0)
Save - Jordan Romano (2)
LP - Tyler Glasnow (2-2)

Record - 11-5

AL East

TOR 11-5 .688 --
BOS 9-7 .562 2.0
NYY 9-7 .562 2.0
TAM 8-8 .500 3.0
BAL 7-9 .438 4.0

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Vladmir Guerrero Jr was named AL Player of the Week after going 14 for 27 with 4 home runs.

Mookie Betts of the Dodgers won for the NL.

The Blue Jays have climbed to #3 on the Weekly Power Rankings, behind only the Cardinals and Astros.

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April 17th, 2023

Giancarlo Stanton reached based four times, including a big two run homer, leading the Jays to a 6-5 win over the Astros.

WP - Raidel Martinez (1-0)
Save - Jordan Hicks (5)
LP - Brandon Liebrandt (0-1)

Record - 12-5

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April 18th, 2023

A 9th inning home run by Kyle Tucker gave the Astros a walk-off, 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Giancarlo Stanton homered for Toronto.

WP - Frank Montas (2-0)
LP - Ryan Thompson (0-1)

Record - 12-6

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April 19th, 2023

The Toronto bats never got going and the Astros won, 4-1.

WP - Nik Turley (2-0)
Save - Matt Barnes (5)
LP - Justin Dunn (1-2)

Record - 12-7

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Sent to Buffalo: Justin Wilson, Willy Adames

Called Up: Andrew Perez, Sal Frelick

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April 21st, 2023

Shohei Ohtani homered twice but it was Bo Bichette's 9th inning triple that gave the Jays a 5-4 win over the Yankees.

Durbin Feltman left the game with shoulder inflammation. It looks like he will miss a couple of weeks.

WP - Raidel Martinez (2-0)
Save - Jordan Hicks (6)
LP - Edwin Diaz (0-2)

Record - 13-7

The Blue Jays lead the AL East by a half game over Boston.

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Michael Perez has been claimed off waivers from the Guardians.

Durbin Feltman has been placed on the IL.

TRADE

To ATHLETICS

T.J. Zeuch
Kwang-hyun Kim
Jack Little
Nick Tropeano
Yeison Morrobel

To BLUE JAYS

Mario Paez (OAK retains full salary)
Phillip Dull
Michael Harris
Albert Avila
George Bell

Perez joins the Jays.

Jeferson Morales is sent to Buffalo.

Francisco Fermin is called up.

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April 22nd, 2023

George Springer homered but the Jays lost, 6-3, to the Yankees.

WP - Hunter Wood (1-0)
Save - Edwin Diaz (8)
LP - Andrew Perez (0-2)

Record - 13-8

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April 23rd, 2023

In Michael Perez's second game as a Jay he hit a Grand Slam in the 12th inning to cement a 14-9 Toronto win over the Yankees.

George Springer and Giancarlo Stanton also hit balls out.

WP - Jose Leclerc (2-0)
LP - Mike Foltynewicz (1-1)

Record - 14-8

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Minor League contracts signed:

Nick Wegmann
Tzu-Yu Lin

Bryan Ramos, Dunedin, was named Player of the Week for his A league.

For the Majors it was Alex Kirilloff, Twins & Ryan Vilade, Rockies

The Jays slipped a spot to #5 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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TRADE

To METS

Nick Dini
Sammy Infante
Lamar Sparks
Jase Bowen

To BLUE JAYS

Paul Sewald (NYM retain most of contract)
Junior Tilien
John Beller
Adrian Hernandez
Lenyn Sosa

Sewald joins the Jays.

Andrew Perez and Francisco Fermin are sent to Buffalo

Ty Adcock is called up.

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April 24th, 2023

Garrett Crochet took a perfect game into the 6th before leaving with elbow issues.

The Blue Jays were much more successful against the White Sox bullpen, culminating in a walk-off home run by Teoscar Hernandez as Toronto won, 5-4.

WP - Paul Sewald (1-0)
LP - Garrett Hoglund (0-1)

Record - 15-8

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Cristopher Mercedes signed a minor league deal.

Ty Adcock is sent to Buffalo.

Andrew Perez is recalled.

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April 25th, 2023

The Blue Jays hit five home runs, including three in a row, to beat the White Sox, 7-2.

Giancarlo Stanton went 3 for 3 with a home run, a double, and a walk.

Also hitting dingers were Austin Meadows, George Springer, Brian Anderson, and Michael Perez.

WP - Zach Davies (2-0)
LP - Carlos Martinez (1-1)

Record - 16-8

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Ivan Nova and Dan Johnson signed minor league deals.

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April 26th, 2023

Shohei Ohtani pitched the Jays to a 3-1 win over the White Sox.

WP - Shohei Ohtani (3-0)
Save - Jackson Rees (1)
LP - Tyler Chatwood (1-2)

Record - 17-8

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Sal Frelick is sent to Buffalo.

Willy Adames is called up.

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April 28th, 2023

The Mariners struck late to beat the Blue Jays, 5-2.

Austin Meadows homered for Toronto.

After the game we got word that Jose Leclerc is likely going on the IL with shoulder inflammation.

WP - Justus Sheffield (4-2)
Save - Jarlin Garcia (5)
LP - Jose Leclerc (2-1)

Record - 17-9