The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their Opening Day roster.
On Wednesday, the Blue Jays announced the 26-man roster for Friday’s showdown against the Athletics (7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet), as well as a handful of roster moves to account for injuries and assignments.
Pitchers Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Trey Yesavage (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 22. Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was also placed on the 10-day injured list.
Right-hander Chase Lee was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, while right-hander Angel Bastardo and infielder Leo Jimenez were designated for assignment.
The Blue Jays have added several fresh faces to the team that advanced to Game 7 of the World Series last fall. The new group is headlined by starter Dylan Cease, who signed a franchise-record seven-year, $210-million contract in free agency. Cease will make his Blue Jays debut Saturday against the Athletics.
Also new to the team are pitchers Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers and Spencer Miles, a Rule 5 pick from the San Francisco Giants. Meanwhile, the position-player group is hoping to get some extra pop from third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and outfielder Jesus Sanchez.
Here’s a look at the full roster:
Pitchers (13):
- Dylan Cease
- Braydon Fisher
- Mason Fluharty
- Kevin Gausman
- Jeff Hoffman
- Eric Lauer
- Brendon Little
- Spencer Miles
- Tommy Nance
- Cody Ponce
- Tyler Rogers
- Max Scherzer
- Louis Varland
Catchers (2):
- Tyler Heineman
- Alejandro Kirk
Infielders (4):
- Ernie Clement
- Andres Gimenez
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Kazuma Okamoto
Outfielders (7):
- Addison Barger
- Nathan Lukes
- Jesus Sanchez
- Davis Schneider
- George Springer
- Myles Straw
- Daulton Varsho
The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their Opening Day roster. On Wednesday, the Blue Jays announced the 26-man roster for Friday’s showdown against the Athletics (7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet), as well as a handful of roster moves to account for injuries and assignments. Pitchers Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Local
The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their Opening Day roster.
On Wednesday, the Blue Jays announced the 26-man roster for Friday’s showdown against the Athletics (7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet), as well as a handful of roster moves to account for injuries and assignments.
Pitchers Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Trey Yesavage (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 22. Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was also placed on the 10-day injured list.
Right-hander Chase Lee was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, while right-hander Angel Bastardo and infielder Leo Jimenez were designated for assignment.
The Blue Jays have added several fresh faces to the team that advanced to Game 7 of the World Series last fall. The new group is headlined by starter Dylan Cease, who signed a franchise-record seven-year, $210-million contract in free agency. Cease will make his Blue Jays debut Saturday against the Athletics.
Also new to the team are pitchers Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers and Spencer Miles, a Rule 5 pick from the San Francisco Giants. Meanwhile, the position-player group is hoping to get some extra pop from third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and outfielder Jesus Sanchez.
Here’s a look at the full roster:
Pitchers (13):
- Dylan Cease
- Braydon Fisher
- Mason Fluharty
- Kevin Gausman
- Jeff Hoffman
- Eric Lauer
- Brendon Little
- Spencer Miles
- Tommy Nance
- Cody Ponce
- Tyler Rogers
- Max Scherzer
- Louis Varland
Catchers (2):
- Tyler Heineman
- Alejandro Kirk
Infielders (4):
- Ernie Clement
- Andres Gimenez
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Kazuma Okamoto
Outfielders (7):
- Addison Barger
- Nathan Lukes
- Jesus Sanchez
- Davis Schneider
- George Springer
- Myles Straw
- Daulton Varsho