NEWS: Pierre LeBrun on OverDrive said there is nothing that is concrete on Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs, but is under the impression he's remaining in Toronto #LeafsForever
Big spot for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but Brad Keller gets him with a sweeper.
These breaking balls away have been taking Guerrero too far outside of himself.
When his upper body tilts over at the waist like this to lunge for a pitch, the power from his legs disappears. #BlueJays
John Schneider also expressed his confidence in George Springer, as he did many times during his 2024 struggles:
“He’s been doing this for a long time. If anyone can turn this around, he can. As long as he’s swinging at the right pitches, he’ll be all right.” #BlueJays
John Schneider on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
“I want him to keep going, keep understanding he’s the face of our team. He’s our best hitter. It’s going to come around for him. It takes a game. It takes a swing.” #BlueJays
Interesting juxtaposition in messaging from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alex Bregman regarding their respective struggles.
Bregman didn’t sugarcoat anything yesterday. Full accountability. Admitted he’s under delivered.
Vlad’s quote: “Don’t worry about me. I’m going to be good.”
"With the way [Brandon] Valenzuela has played, it'd be really hard to send him down."
@ShiDavidi joins @ailishforfar and @jccuthbert to discuss the Blue Jays' looming decision regarding Valenzuela and Tyler Heineman with Alejandro Kirk nearing a return.
Addison Barger continues to ramp up his hitting in Dunedin and “is making progress,” said Schneider.
Daulton Varsho hit “with some pretty good intensity” off the pitching machine today and he’s feeling better but still feels the soreness in his wrist. He’s reaching the point where “you got to kind of figure out, can you go, can you not, but he's trending in the right direction,” said Schneider.
Tim Mayza is back today with the Phillies, long one of John Schneider's favourites. He described him as "one of those guys you never forget."
Schneider: "He's probably wearing a polo right now." #BlueJays
Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer will return to the Blue Jays rotation this week, John Schneider announced 🙌
Cease will start on Tuesday, with Scherzer set for Wednesday.
Yimi Garcia is going to join the #BlueJays briefly in Toronto, then pitch in Triple-A Buffalo Wednesday.
He's led the league in bullpen sessions and rehab appearances, but finally sounds like he's close. Big add if they can bottle up a few months of good, healthy Garcia.
Dylan Cease starts tomorrow, Max Scherzer on Wednesday and their looming returns will give the Blue Jays five starters in the rotation.
John Schneider added that Trey Yesavage will be pushed back to Friday’s opener vs the Yankees.
Spencer Miles returns to a mixed relief role.
Alejandro Kirk will DH tomorrow in Triple-A and catch on Wednesday and Thursday.
John Schneider says that Kirk returning on Friday is possible as the best-case scenario. #BlueJays