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Toronto Blue Jays make final cuts and here's who made the opening day roster

The final cuts have been made, and the Toronto Blue Jays are ready to play ball. 

The Blue Jays revealed their 26-man roster for opening day, along with a long list of roster moves on Wednesday. 

Outfielder Davis Schneider and relief pitcher Spencer Miles earned the final two spots after reportedly being on the chopping block this week. Infielder Leo Jimenez and relief pitcher Angel Bastardo were designated for assignment, while reliever Chase Lee was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Blue Jays will begin the season with five players on the injured list. That list includes outfielder Anthony Santander (left shoulder labral tear), as well as four pitchers: Jose Berrios (right elbow stress fracture), Shane Bieber (right elbow inflammation), Yimi Garcia (right elbow ulnar nerve and AC joint surgery), and Trey Yesavage (right shoulder impingement).  

Blue Jays opening day roster

Thirteen pitchers, two catchers, four infielders, and seven outfielders have made the team. 

Pitchers
  • 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
  • Tyler Heineman
  • Alejandro Kirk
Infielders
  • Ernie Clement
  • Andres Gimenez
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • Kazuma Okamoto
Outfielders
  • Addison Barger
  • Nathan Lukes
  • Jesus Sanchez
  • Davis Schneider
  • George Springer
  • Myles Straw
  • Daulton Varsho

The regular season begins on Friday night at the Rogers Centre, as the Blue Jays unveil their 2025 American League championship banner. 

Lead photo by

Dan Hamilton/Imagn Images


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