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Injury replacement is simplest path to majors for Blue Jays’ surging hitting prospects

While the Toronto Blue Jays’ farm system is considered bottom-third in the sport, there are a handful of talented prospects down in triple-A Buffalo that fans will likely see up with the big-league squad at some point this season.

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Blue Jays have reportedly called up Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays have called up Addison Barger from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, according to Johnny Giunta of the Gate 14 Podcast. Kevin Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning and Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet later reported that he’s dealing with left hip flexor discomfort.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

The Blue Jays Need Their Star Back Sooner than Later

The Toronto Blue Jays had a win right in front of them until it slipped away. The moment that went from a win to a 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night came from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 23 minutes ago

Blue Jays vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 24

The Toronto Blue Jays (13-11) visit Kansas City to face the Kansas City Royals (14-10) at 7:40 PM ET on Wednesday. The Blue Jays will give the nod to Yariel Rodriguez and the Royals will counter with Alec Marsh (3-0, 3.22 ERA).

Orelvis Martinez News / Last Word On Sports / 3 minutes ago

Blue Jays Prospect Is Tearing Up the Minors

It comes as no surprise that Orelvis Martinez is heating things up in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system. In a week, he has five home runs and 13 RBI.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Bluejaysnation / 55 minutes ago

What might a Yusei Kikuchi extension look like for the Toronto Blue Jays?

Yusei Kikuchi’s three-year, $36 million contract with the Blue Jays ends this year. Would Toronto want to extend the lefty’s contract, and if so, what would an extension look like?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Bluejaysnation / 12 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s error led to the Blue Jays 3-2 loss to the Royals

That’s not what you like to see. On Tuesday evening, the Blue Jays were hosted by the Kansas City Royals for the second game of a four-game series. The American League Central team defeated the Jays 3-2, bringing their season record to 13-11, good enough for fourth in the AL East.

Orelvis Martinez News / Bluejaysnation / 17 hours ago

Blue Jays’ Orelvis Martinez receives MiLB Prospect Team of the Week honour following five-homer performance

Toronto Blue Jays top infield prospect Orelvis Martinez has been named to Minor League Baseball’s Prospect Team of the Week (April 16-22) after blasting five home runs and driving in 13 in six games with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons last week.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / 13 hours ago

Everything is coming together for Daulton Varsho

Daulton Varsho has been on quite the heater lately. First, let’s start with his impressive two-way performance against the San Diego Padres during last weekend’s series at Petco Park.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / 16 hours ago

Five Blue Jays Thoughts: An extension for Yusei Kikuchi, don’t overthink the Alek Manoah situation, and more

The Blue Jays are on a run! The club has won seven of its last nine games, flashing all the key elements of a capable postseason team in the process. Toronto’s rotation is shoving.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / 18 hours ago

Who’s Start Has Disappointed You The Most?

Things are pretty good with the team, but some are off to a poor start: Alejandro Kirk is hitting .179/.277/.196 with one extra-base hit, 8 walks and 10 strikeouts.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / 19 hours ago

Minor League Notes Week 3: Orelvis goes off

And other developments in the Blue Jays farm system Success-wise, the past week like like an inverted pyramid throughout the Blue Jays organization. While the big league team took two three game sets to go 4-2 and Buffalo did the same at the Triple-A level, the rest posted losing marks.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 19 hours ago

Blue Jays vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23

The Kansas City Royals (13-10) bring a three-game losing streak into a home matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays (13-10) at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday. The Blue Jays will give the nod to Kevin Gausman (0-2, 8.16 ERA), who is eyeing win No.

Daulton Varsho News / Field Level Media / 21 hours ago

Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays bid to stay hot vs. Royals

Five has been the magic number for the Toronto Blue Jays as they head into the second contest of their four-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening.

Bo Bichette News / Field Level Media / April 22

Bo Bichette helps Jays get by Royals

Bo Bichette's three-run triple led the Toronto Blue Jays past the host Kansas City Royals, 5-3, on Monday evening. The Blue Jays took a 3-0 lead in the third after a pair of walks and Cavan Biggio's opposite-field double loaded the bases.

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / 10 hours ago

Instant Reaction: Daulton Varsho hit another home run as the Blue Jays defeated the Royals 5-3

Another series, another Game 1 win. On Monday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays took on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, defeating the fraudulent 2015 World Series winners 5-3.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / April 22

Toronto Blue Jays Down On The Farm 4/15 – 4/21

The Toronto Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate is a series against the Columbus Clippers who are the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians and they took four of the six games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Blue Jays, facing Royals, seek fifth straight series win

The Toronto Blue Jays have won four straight series as they travel to Kansas City to open a four-game set with the Royals starting Monday evening. The Blue Jays have ridden Daulton Varsho's power in winning six of their past eight games.

Jose Berrios News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Blue Jays Ace Records Lowest ERA in First Five Starts

Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios has recorded the lowest ERA in his first five starts so far this season. Talk about impressive!! The fact that Berrios has recorded a better ERA in his first five starts compared to the greats.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

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Chad Green News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Blue Jays place key reliever on 15-day injured list

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed one of their high-leverage relievers on the injured list.

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Yusei Kikuchi News / Just Baseball / April 19

Yusei Kikuchi Continues Dominant Start for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays earned the series win earlier this week against the New York Yankees largely in part due to the excellent effort of the starting pitchers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16