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Blue Jays Add Daz Cameron on Minor League Deal
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RosterTORJul 12, 7:57 PM EDT

Blue Jays Add Daz Cameron on Minor League Deal

Cameron returns to North American baseball after being released by KBO's Doosan Bears, landing in Toronto's system at the FCL level.

The Blue Jays signed veteran outfielder Daz Cameron to a minor league contract this week, assigning him to their Florida Complex League club. Cameron was recently released by the KBO's Doosan Bears after his production declined late in the season, despite posting a .287/.360/.473 slash line over 314 plate appearances. The 28-year-old has appeared in 160 MLB games across five seasons with Detroit, Oakland, and Milwaukee, slashing .200/.258/.326 in 472 career plate appearances. He was once a top prospect acquired as part of the Justin Verlander trade in 2017.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays Send Reliever Tommy Nance to Twins for Catching Prospect
TradeTORJul 10, 4:24 PM EDT

Blue Jays Send Reliever Tommy Nance to Twins for Catching Prospect

Toronto moves a bullpen piece with a 3.82 ERA this season, acquiring A+ catcher Ryan Sprock from Minnesota in return.

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins for A+ prospect Ryan Sprock, a catcher. Nance has posted a 3.82 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 33 innings this season after a strong 2025 campaign with a 1.99 ERA in 31.2 innings. Sprock was an 8th-round pick out of Elon University who was converted to catcher by the Twins after playing third base and pitching in college.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Jay Harry: The Prospect Toronto Got Back for Trevor Richards
TradeTORJul 10, 2:41 AM EDT

Jay Harry: The Prospect Toronto Got Back for Trevor Richards

The Blue Jays received infielder Jay Harry from Minnesota in the 2024 deadline deal that sent Trevor Richards to the Twins.

The Blue Jays traded Trevor Richards to the Twins at the 2024 deadline, receiving sixth-round pick Jay Harry in return. Harry was a Penn State product who signed under slot and was ranked 426th among draft-eligible prospects by Baseball America. FanGraphs rated him the 87th-best prospect dealt at the deadline, projecting a ceiling of utility player at the Double-A level. His OPS last season, split between A+ and AA, began with a five, though the article suggests his development has since improved.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Cease Loses No-Hit Bid in 9th, Blue Jays Still Rout Giants 10-0
NewsTORJul 8, 7:31 PM EDT

Cease Loses No-Hit Bid in 9th, Blue Jays Still Rout Giants 10-0

Dylan Cease was one out away from a solo no-hitter before a Heliot Ramos single ended the bid; Toronto cruised to a dominant win.

Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday against the Giants before Heliot Ramos singled to center on a line drive. Cease was removed after the hit, having thrown a career-high 118 pitches with 11 strikeouts, pushing his AL-leading total to 148. Tyler Rogers closed out the final three outs and the Blue Jays won 10-0. It would have been the first solo no-hitter in the majors since Cease's own gem for San Diego on July 25, 2024.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays Release Matt Bowman After Triple-A Stint
RosterTORJul 5, 3:25 PM EDT

Blue Jays Release Matt Bowman After Triple-A Stint

Bowman triggered an opt-out in his minor league deal and Toronto elected to release him rather than add him to the 40-man roster.

The Blue Jays have officially released right-hander Matt Bowman, confirmed by his MLB.com profile. Bowman, 35, had triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract, forcing Toronto to decide by Saturday whether to promote or release him. He posted a 10.38 ERA in 8.2 innings at Triple-A Buffalo, though underlying metrics including a 23.7% strikeout rate and 53.8% ground ball rate were more encouraging. Toronto ultimately chose not to add him to the roster.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays and Mariners Exchange Lineups for Game 90
LineupTORJul 5, 3:42 PM EDT

Blue Jays and Mariners Exchange Lineups for Game 90

Both clubs have released their starting lineups for the July 5, 2026 matchup, with Trey Yesavage taking the mound for Toronto.

The Blue Jays will send rookie Trey Yesavage to the mound, who ranks among the top rookie starters in 2026 with a 3.34 ERA and league-leading opponent average of .185. Seattle counters with Emerson Hancock. Toronto's lineup features Vladimir Guerrero at 1B, Alejandro Kirk at C, and Daulton Varsho in CF. The Mariners feature Cal Raleigh at DH, Randy Arozarena in LF, and Josh Naylor at 1B.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Bowman Triggers Opt-Out, Blue Jays Face Roster Decision
RosterTORJul 3, 2:17 PM EDT

Bowman Triggers Opt-Out, Blue Jays Face Roster Decision

The 35-year-old righty exercised his opt-out after posting a 10.38 ERA in 8.2 innings at Triple-A Buffalo, forcing Toronto's hand by Saturday.

Matt Bowman has triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Blue Jays, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Toronto must decide by Saturday whether to promote him to the major league roster or release him. Bowman posted a 10.38 ERA at Triple-A Buffalo, though underlying metrics including a 23.7% strikeout rate, 7.9% walk rate, and 53.8% ground ball rate were more encouraging. The Blue Jays are currently operating with a four-man rotation, which may complicate finding roster space.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Springer on Paternity List, Clase Called Up for Blue Jays
RosterTORJul 1, 11:57 AM EDT

Springer on Paternity List, Clase Called Up for Blue Jays

Toronto OF George Springer is on the paternity list as of July 1, 2026, with Jonatan Clase activated to fill the roster spot temporarily.

George Springer was placed on the paternity list on or around July 1, 2026, as he welcomes a new child. MLB paternity leave lasts a maximum of three days, so the absence is expected to be brief. Jonatan Clase was called up to the Blue Jays roster to cover the spot. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also returned to the lineup on Canada Day.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Corbin Shifted to Bullpen, Removed from Blue Jays Rotation
RosterTORJun 30, 6:24 PM EDT

Corbin Shifted to Bullpen, Removed from Blue Jays Rotation

Toronto manager John Schneider announced the veteran lefty will no longer start, with Spencer Miles or an opener stepping in for tomorrow's game.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed that Patrick Corbin has been moved to the bullpen, removing him from his scheduled start. Spencer Miles or an opener will take the mound instead, depending on results from tonight's game. Corbin, 36, signed with Toronto in early April after going unsigned into the 2026 season. He had been filling a rotation need caused by injuries to Trey Yesavage, José Berríos, Shane Bieber, and Cody Ponce.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays Swept by Rangers, Losing Streak Reaches Six
NewsTORJun 28, 4:34 PM EDT

Blue Jays Swept by Rangers, Losing Streak Reaches Six

Toronto drops to a six-game skid after being swept by Texas, raising serious concerns about their wildcard viability.

The Blue Jays were swept in four games by the Texas Rangers, extending their losing streak to six. The team went 0-for with runners in scoring position in the finale and the rotation continues to struggle. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s OPS has fallen below .700, a significant concern for a player expected to anchor the offense. Houston and Texas are direct competitors for the third AL wildcard spot, making these losses particularly damaging.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays trade DFA'd reliever Juenger to A's for minor league catcher
RosterTORJun 28, 12:51 PM EDT

Blue Jays trade DFA'd reliever Juenger to A's for minor league catcher

Toronto moved Hayden Juenger to Oakland in exchange for A-ball catcher Owen Carapellotti after designating him to open a 40-man spot for Shane Bieber.

The Blue Jays designated reliever Hayden Juenger for assignment earlier this week to clear a 40-man roster spot for Shane Bieber. Toronto subsequently traded Juenger to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for A-ball catcher Owen Carapellotti. Juenger, a 2021 sixth-round pick, appeared briefly for Toronto this season, allowing three runs over two innings. He has struggled to advance past Triple-A due to control issues and hard contact allowed.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays Call Up Infielder Sean Keys
RosterTORJun 27, 12:42 PM EDT

Blue Jays Call Up Infielder Sean Keys

Toronto promotes 23-year-old 2024 fourth-round pick Sean Keys to the major league roster.

The Blue Jays have officially selected the contract of infielder Sean Keys, a 23-year-old taken in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. Keys had limited professional experience before this call-up. The move required corresponding 40-man and active roster adjustments. He was not expected to be officially added until Saturday per Sportsnet.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Cease vs. Quantrill set for Rangers-Jays series game
NewsTORJun 27, 1:00 PM EDT

Cease vs. Quantrill set for Rangers-Jays series game

Toronto hosts Texas in a key wildcard-relevant matchup with Dylan Cease and Cal Quantrill taking the mound.

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers on June 25, 2026 at Rogers Centre. Dylan Cease starts for one side while Cal Quantrill takes the mound for the other. The series has playoff implications, with Toronto still able to salvage a split against a wildcard competitor. The game is described as significant for both clubs in the standings.

Posterior generated visual for Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays DFA Simeon Woods Richardson, Recall Adam Macko
RosterTORJun 26, 4:00 PM EDT

Blue Jays DFA Simeon Woods Richardson, Recall Adam Macko

Toronto designated the 25-year-old righty for assignment after just three outings, opening a 40-man spot that may soon be filled by infielder Sean Keys.

The Blue Jays officially designated right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and recalled left-hander Adam Macko. Woods Richardson had posted 10 scoreless innings across three long-relief appearances since being acquired from Minnesota earlier in June. Toronto's 40-man roster sits at 39 but the club reportedly plans to select infielder Sean Keys the following day. This is the second DFA for Woods Richardson in a short span, having been let go by the Twins just weeks prior.