Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman will take two of the 13 out there spots. Ernie Clement, Kazuma Okamoto, Andres Gimenez, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would be the beginning infielders.
George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Jesus Sanchez, and Addison Barger will get loads of taking part in time. Myles Straw ought to have his spot as a reserve, as ought to guys like Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes. The latter two, nonetheless, may simply be despatched all the way down to the minors.
That makes 13. Do not forget that Anthony Santander is injured.
Clearly, if nobody will get injured, that does not go away a lot room for maneuver. If a participant needs to earn a spot, he’ll actually need to carry one thing particular to the desk to justify leaving Straw, Lukes, or Schneider on the bench. Proper now, that appears unlikely.
Taking part in within the infield, the place the Blue Jays haven’t got quite a lot of assets, is one instance. Josh Kasevich is a participant who’s benefiting from the beginning of spring coaching to indicate off his abilities.
Josh Kasevich simply went deep for the #BlueJays down in Fort Myers, 416 toes.
Accidents killed a few of his momentum, however he is nonetheless a top-15 prospect on this system and simply turned 25. He could possibly be an actual choice for a reserve infielder by mid-season if he hits once more. Org loves him. pic.twitter.com/Ie2XRSltvb
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) February 22, 2026
However with the ability to hit like a madman is one other essential asset.
Eloy Jimenez, whom we clearly know effectively from his years with the White Sox, is at present attempting to revive his profession on the Toronto Blue Jays’ camp.
“I used to be in a battle with my head due to the accidents. It was actually laborious. that you are able to do it, however your physique will not be responding to what you realize you are able to do.”
After almost retiring, Eloy Jimenez is in Blue Jays camp giving it yet one more shot
— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) February 25, 2026
Jimenez is not good defensively within the discipline. He is been gaining expertise at first base since 2025, however there’s congestion behind Vladdy. Jimenez is admittedly extra of a hitter who’s liable to harm.
However Jimenez can hit. And at camp, he’ll get loads of taking part in time at Blue Jays camp in Dunedin with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. heading off to play within the World Basic.
Eloy Jiménez with an absolute missile off the child monster for an RBI double. What a swing.
104.8 MPH/398 FT
(HR in 23/30 ballparks) pic.twitter.com/QQWJRtTtVP
— Damon (@Damon98_) February 22, 2026
Will he be capable of earn a spot in camp, having signed a minor league contract? Most likely not. However throughout the season, if the Blue Jays want a bat off the bench, Jimenez could possibly be an answer.
It is going to be as much as him to be constant if he needs to make it.
In spite of everything, as a right-handed hitter, he has the instruments to (assist) substitute (the offensive manufacturing of) Bo Bichette. It stays to be seen whether or not it should click on for him within the coming weeks.
To be continued, then.
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