2026 Toronto Blue Jays Season Thread

[howard_the_duck]

Another day, another player linked to the Jays. Today Passan has the Jays among the teams interested in Cody Bellinger.

Not surprising given their past interest. I’m a little wary of his home/road splits and that he hit ALL his home runs to right field. But I like his game and could be a more cost effective option to Tucker.

[sch19lks]

Originally Posted by Since1984

With a batting lineup like:

1. Springer R
2. Tucker L
3. Vladdy R
4. Bo R
5. Barger L
6. Kirk R
7. Santander/Varsho S/L
8. Varsho/Santander L/S
9. Gimenez L

That lineup with tweaks based on who the opponent is putting on the mound is so much fun to think about.

Ernie?

[bluejays]

With Tiedmann now part of the team, I wonder if they'll go outside the box and go with a 6 man rotation?
1) future ace
2) Gausman
3) Bieber
4) Yesavage
5) Tiedmann
6) Varland


Again, I assume Barrios is dealt. Kinda makes sense from a selling standpoint that making it a six man rotation allows the starters a little bit extra rest without doing the shady thing like putting them on the IR like the Dodgers did.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Again, I assume Barrios is dealt.

I'm fine with him being fired into the sun. Or sent on a small submarine expedition to the Marianas Trench.


I think putting Tiedemann and Yesavage into the rotation is pushing it.

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

I'm fine with him being fired into the sun. Or sent on a small submarine expedition to the Marianas Trench.


I think putting Tiedemann and Yesavage into the rotation is pushing it.

I agree that both of them in there is a crapshoot. However, if he’s ready I don’t know what else you do? He was supposed to be the next guy (Tiedemann) but got injured. As for Berrios, I have no doubt he has trade value.

I think we’ll see some big turnover from last year though. I can’t see Scherzer, Bassitt and Berrios coming back simply because they’re better tuned for long relief at this part of their careers but still want to give SP a chance.

[Blaster86]

There's definitely going to be turn over. I agree Tiedemann was going to be the next guy up pre-injury but you need to let him work his way back before just assuming he's going into a MLB Rotation.

All of Scherzer, Bassit and Berrios are done as starters. I'll be honest, I think Lauer and Francis are done too. It's part of why I was so bearish on this team before Bieber took his option.

[Inferno]

Yeah, you need him to prove he's ready the way Yusavage did last year. He's pitched 8 games in two years.

[flambers]

I most curious on will the Jays be able resign Bo

[Parallex]

Guys... slow your roll. They just did this to prevent him from being claimed in the Rule 5 draft. His most likely destination is optioned to AA/AAA. At this point I think they should start looking at him as a future bullpen piece. 8 games over the last two years... probably a couple of years before he's built up to handle a starters innings load (If he's healthy which at this point is a major if). I'd option him to Buffelo to begin the season as a starter and then call him up to fill a spot in the pen.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Parallex

Guys... slow your roll. They just did this to prevent him from being claimed in the Rule 5 draft. His most likely destination is optioned to AA/AAA. At this point I think they should start looking at him as a future bullpen piece. 8 games over the last two years... probably a couple of years before he's built up to handle a starters innings load (If he's healthy which at this point is a major if). I'd option him to Buffelo to begin the season as a starter and then call him up to fill a spot in the pen.

I think it makes sense to try and build him up as a starter just because of the value difference. He's young and cost controlled either way, so if you can fill a start lot with him (potential value $15MM) that's a lot better than if you fill a mid-relief spot with him (potential value $1.5 MM)

I'd rather have a 50% chance he turns into a good starter than a 100% chance he turns into a good reliever.

[Roof-Daddy]

Braves declined to tender a contract to Alek Manoah.