Toronto Blue Jays Official Program, Issue #1, 2025

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From top prospect to rising star to clubhouse mainstay, VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR.has grown up in front of Blue Jays fans. He’s not done finding new gears

BY JULIA KREUZ

In modern-day baseball, few things can still sneak up on you. Maturity is one of them.

It’s an ongoing process masquerading as a growth spurt, easy to miss over a long season, when stat tracking and near-future projections are in full force. Then, out of nowhere, a young player comes back from a break looking and sounding like a more polished version of themselves – another crucial step forward in their development.

That’s what the Blue Jays got from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. last season.

“He grew up quite a bit,” manager John Schneider told reporters in December, during the 2024 Winter Meetings in Dallas. “And he understood what he needs to do to keep himself ready every single day. ... [Vlad is] really, really talented, but I think he’s starting to put together a plan and understanding what makes him good.”

It’s been nearly a decade since Guerrero joined the Blue Jays’ organization as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic, each year bringing new benchmarks and ever-growing expectations for the young slugger with a Hall of Fame name. Following every step of the process became a ritual for an entire fan base, as Vladdy forged his own path to stardom through raw power and elite bat-toball skills.

The latest chapter was some of Guerrero’s finest work. He hit 30 home runs in 2024, finishing the season with a .323 batting average and a .940 OPS to go with 103 RBIs and 199 hits. That

included a 22-game hit streak between July and August and a fourth consecutive All-Star selection.

It was Guerrero’s best season since his breakout in 2021, when he hit 48 homers and drove in 111runs en route to his first All-Star nod and a second-place finish in American League MVP voting.

Accolades and expectations kept mounting after that, and staying grounded became a challenge of its own as Vlad went from “the next big thing” to face of the franchise. The talent never wavered, but Guerrero had to nurture the mental resilience that’s required in the big leagues. That’s what made last year so crucial.

“He’s comfortable and confident,” Schneider said last summer. “And I think when you match that up with his skills, that’s kind of what you’re seeing.”

That confidence was the key to something special.

Throughout 2024, Guerrero showed a refined approach at the plate, making good swing decisions and putting the barrel on the ball at an above-average clip. But there’s nothing linear about hitting. When the results lag behind, like they did in the first month of the regular season, self-doubt may be quick to follow.

We’re no longer talking about a prospect or an up-and-comer, though.

“The ball is round and it comes in a square box,” Guerrero said in Spanish last May, referencing an old Latin American saying about how strange this game can be. “I’m simply controlling my at-bats and staying calm. ... There are six months in a season, and you won’t see anyone struggling for six months straight. You have to accept [where you are], turn the page and get here early the next day to keep working.”

Guerrero trusted his talent to get him through the early adversity. His numbers normalized in May then skyrocketed through the summer. It was clear that something clicked.

“He’s not giving at-bats away. That’s what separates good from great,” said Schneider. “There are times that could be easy to do. He’s taking his

VLADDY FORGED HIS OWN PATH TO STARDOM THROUGH RAW POWER AND ELITE BAT-TOBALL SKILLS

walk or not chasing. He’s swinging at pitches he should swing at and laying off tough pitches. The way he approaches every single at-bat is what goes unnoticed. You’re watching a really great player figure some [stuff] out right now.”

Still, in April or in August, amid a hot streak or a drought, the man who showed up to the ballpark every day was largely the same. When prompted to speak of his accomplishments, Vladdy shifted the focus to the big picture, to his place within the group.

Nothing in this game is achieved individually.

“I just feel like every day, I need to do something for the team,” said Guerrero. “For me, that’s more personal than seeing myself as a leader.”

That mentality goes from commendable to necessary as Guerrero settles into the role of clubhouse mainstay. Now entering his seventh big league season, the 26-year-old has plenty left to learn about himself and his game, but evolving as a promising Minor Leaguer is much different than doing it as a star at the highest level – even if the spotlight has followed him since birth.

“I want to keep working, and I’m going to keep working,” Guerrero said. “I’m the type of person who is not going to get comfortable. ... I’m going to continue my plan, keep working with and trusting my coaches.”

There are still more gears to that plan, and Vlad has shown he knows how to access them. Now, the job is to build on the consistency he found in the later months of last season.

“Every day, I’m going to come here and I’m going to give all that I have to my team.”

A couple more years like that, and Guerrero will near the moniker of “veteran” – a weird thing to say about someone in his mid-20’s.

That’s what comes with being a superstar. As one of the driving forces in the Blue Jays’ lineup, Vladdy expects all eyes to be on him.

“I control what I can control. This is my team,” Guerrero said. “Every day, I’m going to come here and I’m going to give all that I have to my team.”

Growing up and locking in doesn’t mean abandoning his essence, though. No amount of maturity will take away the dugout dances, the intricate handshakes or the lively chats with opponents at first base. Those are the traits that make Vladdy who he is. Embracing it is a vital part of the deal. Plus, it’s made for entertaining baseball year after year.

In many ways, this partnership started long before Guerrero signed with the Blue Jays in July 2015. It’s true that prospect tracking isn’t anything unique – countless players go from wide-eyed teenagers to fully fledged adults under the watchful eye of fans around the globe – but how often can you say it all began when they were four?

From the moment Vladdy joined his dad on the field at Olympic Stadium in Montréal, tipping his little helmet to the crowd as Vladimir Guerrero Sr. received an ovation in his final home game for the Expos in 2003, he captured the attention of an entire country. Over 20 years later, he’s still eager to show you what comes next. l

NEW FACES JOIN OLD FAN FAVOURITES AS TORONTO WORKS TO RETURN TO PLAYOFF BASEBALL

BY JULIA KREUZ

After using the offseason to fine tune a roster of trusted veterans and homegrown talent, the Blue Jays are set on getting back into the postseason in 2025. Here’s what to watch around the team ahead of Opening Day.

FOR STARTERS

Veteran righties José Berríos, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt return to anchor the Blue Jays’ rotation again this year. That trusted trio combined for 544 1/3 innings pitched last season, with Berríos’ 192 1/3 frames ranking fourth among all American League starters.

That stability should pair well with the promising upside of a few young pitchers looking to establish themselves in the Majors. After

taking two no-hit bids into the ninth inning in 2024, Bowden Francis seems poised to take another step forward, aided by great fastball command and a newfound splitter that became one of his best secondary assets.

Jake Bloss is another name to watch. Acquired from the Astros at last year’s Trade Deadline, the 23-year-old righty has yet to pitch for the Blue Jays at the highest level, but he should get plenty of looks during the spring with an eye on making it back to the big leagues after making three starts with Houston in 2024.

Adding Max Scherzer adds real depth to the starting rotation. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All Star is still one of the best pitchers of this generation.

MORE FROM VLAD AND BO

One of the league’s most entertaining slugging duos, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette are back at the heart of Toronto’s lineup, each looking to prove himself in different ways.

Guerrero is coming off a 30-homer season and his fourth consecutive AllStar selection in what turned out to be a year of learning for the 26-yearold. The goal is to keep building on the consistency and confidence he showed in 2024 – an effort that began long before Spring Training.

A healthy Bichette, meanwhile, seems poised for a return to form after being limited to 81 games last season due to calf and hand injuries. The 27-year-old shortstop is still regarded as one of the most prolific hitters in the game, and his bat-to-ball skills should immediately elevate Toronto’s offence. Hitting ahead of Vladdy should provide plenty of run-scoring opportunities as well.

Add in another power hitter, and the top of this lineup should give plenty of trouble for opponents.

OLD FOE, NEW ‘BROTHER’

That’s exactly what the Blue Jays envisioned when they signed Anthony Santander to a five-year deal in January. The switch-hitting Santander – who posted a career-high 44 homers and 102 RBIs with the

Orioles in 2024 – has made no secret of how much he loves hitting at Rogers Centre, with four of his homers coming in seven games in Toronto last season. Pairing the 30year-old Santander with Guerrero seems like a perfect fit for a Blue Jays club that hit the market searching for more pop this offseason.

Both sides know each other well, too, as Santander spent his first eight big league seasons in the American League East with Baltimore. That familiarity was key to his decision in free agency.

“They have a pretty good team, they want to win and they want to get back to the playoffs,” Santander said during his introductory media conference. “It’s important to me to make that move. There’s a winning mentality. The city is great. The environment at Rogers Centre is amazing. I’m going to bring what I learned in Baltimore the last years, being in the playoffs, and share that with my new brothers here.”

He won’t be the only Venezuelan native to make Toronto his new home this year.

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GIMÉNEZ BRINGS THE GLOVE

ANTHONY SANTANDER ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZ YIMI GARCÍA

A club that’s prided itself in defence over the past couple of seasons added another elite infielder in Andrés Giménez, who joined the Blue Jays in a trade with the Guardians in December. The 26-year-old Giménez, who played alongside Santander for Team Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, has won a Gold Glove Award in each of the past three seasons, adding a Platinum Glove in ’23.

At his best, Giménez can also provide offensive upside and above-average baserunning, but the glove is his calling card. His Fielding Run Value of 14 placed him on the league’s 97th percentile last year, while his 21 Outs Above Average were second to none.

Joining a squad that has won two straight Team Gold Glove Awards should work well for Giménez, who is entering his sixth season and is under contract until 2030.

“It’ll be fun,” Giménez said in Spanish during his introductory media conference. “To have a Gold Glove like Vladdy to my left, or Daulton Varsho, who finally was acknowledged for his excellent defence [with his first Gold Glove Award], I was with Ernie Clement in Cleveland as well, and I know he has an impressive glove. So I’ll just try to bring my defence too, and to work with them to put ourselves in the position to help our pitchers.”

’PEN NAMES

The Blue Jays made their bullpen a clear priority this offseason, and the group that’s set to take the field on Opening Day will look quite different from the one that closed out last season – even if the first addition of the

winter came in the form of an old fan favourite.

By bringing back right-hander Yimi García on a two-year deal, the Blue Jays were quick to add a trusted high-leverage arm to the back end of the ’pen. García emerged as Toronto’s best reliever for long stretches of 2024 before being traded to Seattle in July. He finished the season with a 3.46 ERA and 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings between the Blue Jays and the Mariners.

The Blue Jays made their bullpen a clear priority this offseason

García will likely serve as the setup man for Jeff Hoffman, who signed a three-year deal with Toronto in January. Originally selected No. 9 overall by Toronto in the 2014 MLB Draft, Hoffman is a nine-year big league veteran fresh off his first All-Star nod. The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 2.17 ERA with 89 strikeouts over 66 1/3 innings last season with the Phillies, compiling 10 saves in 13 opportunities. He’s ready to embrace the role of full-time closer with the Blue Jays.

“I was itching for that opportunity in the previous season,” Hoffman said in a media conference. “To know that I’ll have that opportunity, it’s definitely a driving force with my mentality. I feel like that’s what I’m meant to be, meant to do. That’s the part of the game where I come in and find comfort in the chaos.”

Rounding out the most notable additions to the bullpen is Nick Sandlin, who came to Toronto in the same trade that brought Giménez to the fold. The 28-year-old Sandlin is another righty with great strikeout potential, as he managed 68 strikeouts in 57 2/3 frames to go with a 3.75 ERA last season. l

FRIENDLY CONFINES AND PESKY CONFOUNDS

BY LARRY MILLSON

A BALLPARK CAN BE MANY THINGS: A cathedral, a jewel, a museum, a refuge, a party site. A ballpark is unique, whether it is outfield dimensions, height of fences, foul territory, ground rules. wind patterns, open or with a retractable roof. Teams are sometimes built around the park’s configurations; sometimes the parks are realigned to suit the team. There are the jewels like the friendly confines of Wrigley Field with ivycovered outfield walls and Fenway Park with the Green Monster and old-time scoreboard in left, Pesky’s pole 302 feet down the right field line and the Bermuda Triangle in centre. The cathedral and museum that is Yankee Stadium has its short right-field porch, 314 feet. Picturesque Dodger Stadium is a classic. Oracle Park has McCovey Cove. Camden Yards has the warehouse. Tropicana Field had catwalks that sometimes came into play. The Oakland Coliseum had immense foul territory. The old Metrodome had an opaque roof that gave fielders fits trying to see the ball. And who can forget the friendly confounds of Exhibition Stadium where bleacherites were closer to catching a streetcar than a home run ball.

SLAMMING IN THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE

Fenway Park’s Bermuda Triangle is a sharp-angled area to the left of the Red Sox bullpen in right centre that reaches 420 feet from home plate. It is triple heaven but in the ninth inning on June 2, 1989, Toronto’s Junior Felix’s shot to the triangle fell just beyond centre fielder Ellis Burks’s reach and bounced weirdly off the garage door that is part of the fence. Felix completed his 14.6-second tour of the bases with an inside-the-park grand slam in a 7-2 win. “I didn’t know if he had a shot at it,” Felix said. “I

had to watch the third base coach (John McLaren) because the ball was at my back.” Burks said: “It was just out of my reach. I slipped just as I was taking off. I looked for the ball and I couldn’t find it.” In the third inning, July 22, 2022, Toronto’s Raimel Tapia also hit an inside-the-park grand slam at Fenway when centre fielder Jarren Duran lost sight of the ball, and it dropped 30 feet behind him and rolled to the wall. “I just lost it in the twilight,” Duran said. “It’s the most helpless feeling ...”. Toronto won 28-5.

THAT’S THE WAY THE BALL BOUNCES

Exhibition Stadium had its quirks. Built for the CNE, it also served as a football stadium before being renovated to accommodate the Blue Jays. The result was not quite a football stadium, not quite a ballpark and not quite a bandshell. The artificial turf was hard and undulating, the dimensions were short, and the baseball often resembled outdoor pinball. The bullpens hugged the outfield foul lines. John

DECK THE WALLS WITH BOUGHS OF IVY

In 1937, Bill Veeck, the Cubs’ 23-year-old president, pilfered the idea of festooning Wrigley Field’s new bleacher walls with ivy. “Since I had always admired the ivy-covered bleacher walls at Perry Stadium in Indianapolis, I suggested we appropriate the idea for ourselves,” Veeck wrote in his autobiography Veeck As In Wreck. Owner Phil Wrigley also wanted trees planted in the bleachers. The ivy clung, but the trees kept shed-

McLaren, then a Blue Jays coach, once recalled:

“A ball was hit into the bullpen and as the players scattered, a bag of baseballs spilled. You couldn’t tell which was the game ball. Turned out it had bounced into the stands.” Another time a batted ball bounced into the bullpen ball bag. In 1977, Orioles manager Earl Weaver forfeited a game because he felt that tarpaulins placed on the bullpen mounds during a light rain were a hazard.

ding their leaves and that idea was abandoned. A batted ball that sticks in the ivy is ruled a double if the fielder signals that it is.

Sometimes the ball is lost, apparently. In 2015, then Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez, found a baseball with a rotted cover in the ivy. In 2013, Phillies’s Chase Utley tripled to wall in right center and two balls popped out of the ivy onto the field. Centre fielder Junior Lake located the correct ball and threw it in.l

BY ETHAN DIAMANDAS

Experience the sights, sounds, and heart-pounding moments of Blue Jays baseball from the newest spot at Rogers Centre – Club 328!

Tucked into the right-field corner, Club 328 delivers a one-of-a-kind vantage point inside the Blue Jays' home stadium. Brand new for the 2025 season, this premium club is a heartbeat from the field, offering an unbeatable mix of luxury, atmosphere, and exclusive perks for fans looking to elevate their game-day experience.

With the latest stadium renovations, every seat at Rogers Centre has character, but Club 328 brings you closer to the action in right field than ever before. This is where intimacy meets

Step into the future of Blue Jays baseball with CLUB 328 at Rogers Centre

And if you’re craving a breath of fresh air, step onto the open-air patio perched just beside the right-field baseline, which puts you practically on the field. From this edge-of-the-action sightline, you’ll feel the crack of the bat, the energy of the crowd surge around you, and the thrill of the game like never before.

Over the past two seasons, the Blue Jays have embarked on a bold transformation of Rogers Centre, redefining what it means to watch baseball in Toronto. It all started with the game-changing Outfield District — a collection of social spaces inspired by Toronto’s diverse neighborhoods, now an essential part of the stadium’s identity.

The upgrades didn’t stop there. The Blue Jays also elevated the food and beverage game, rolling

energy, where you can duck into covered spaces and still catch every pitch through fieldlevel viewing areas.

Nothing compares to being right there when an outfielder crashes into the wall, or a home run soars through the sky and lands just beyond your reach. The sights, sounds, and heart-pounding moments of Blue Jays baseball unfold right in front of you, creating an upclose experience unlike anything else in Toronto sports.

out a lineup of artisan eats, innovative ballpark classics, and expertly crafted cocktails that give fans an entirely new way to indulge on game day. Then came the reimagined 100-level seating bowl, engineered for pure baseball immersion, and three soldout premium clubs that redefined luxury at the ballpark.

The Rogers Banner Club immerses passionate fans in Blue Jays memorabilia, prime views over the home dugout, and a peek into the batting cage, all from its lively spot behind home plate. The 14

KPMG Blueprint Club offers a refined, social atmosphere with live-prep dining and entertainment down the first-base line. The TD Lounge, directly behind the batter’s box, delivers exclusive access to all other clubs, plus premier seating and the finest culinary experience.

redefines what it means to watch baseball, offering top-tier refreshments, signature ballpark fare, and a private bar all in one vibrant social setting. No matter if you’re dialed in on the game, mingling with fellow fans, or soaking up the sports bar atmosphere, Club 328 delivers a best-in-class experience from first pitch to final out.

But the upgrades weren’t just for the fans. Behind the scenes, the Blue Jays players also got a major clubhouse makeover. The team now enjoys a state-of-the-art weight room, a sleek barbershop for game-day touch-ups, and a cozy family room where players’ loved ones can relax and watch the action in comfort. This world-class setup helps players perform at their peak, strengthening the team’s edge.

Now, with Club 328, the final piece of the stadium’s transformation has arrived, setting a new standard for how baseball is experienced in Toronto.

At Rogers Centre’s newest field-side club, the game is yours to enjoy, your way. Club 328

The best part? It’s premium without the premium price tag. For less than $100 per game per seat, fans can unlock exclusive access to this fresh space, seamlessly connected to field-level seats in the newly renovated right-field seating bowl.

Club 328 is designed for fans who want it all — unparalleled views, high-energy atmosphere, and game-day convenience — without breaking the bank.

Not ready to commit to an entire season? No problem. Club 328 offers both quarter-season and full-season memberships, so you can tailor your experience to fit your schedule. There’s a membership option built for you, whether you’re a lifelong fan who never misses a game or just love the thrill of being there.

Beyond the unrivaled views and perks, Club 328 is a space where fans feel truly at home. It’s not about just watching the game. It’s for catching up with friends over a cold drink, swapping predictions with fellow die-hards, or simply absorbing the stadium’s electric buzz.

From the atmosphere to the sightlines and amenities, Club 328 is poised to be the most sought-after ticket in town. This isn’t your average baseball ticket. It’s a front-row pass to the most exciting moments in baseball, an upgrade to your game-day routine, and the best way to take in a game like never before.

This is a new era of Blue Jays baseball — closer, bolder, and better than ever.l

ONE OF THEmost cerebral pitchers in the game, Chris Bassitt is entering his 11th big league season and his third in a Blue Jays uniform.The right-hander has made a career out of staying one step ahead of opponents, relying on an eight-pitch repertoire and a pride for durability.Those traits have led to a career ERA of 3.59 over 1,108 1/3 frames, including 200 innings pitched in 2023 –Bassitt’s first season with the Blue Jays.

Intensity and competitiveness are quick to stand out whenever the 36-year-old Chris Bassitt takes the mound

Intensity and competitiveness are quick to stand out whenever the 36-year-old Bassitt takes the mound, but he’s also often mentioned as a leader and a mentor within Toronto’s clubhouse, eager to lift his teammates as much as to vie for his own success. He’s honed that mentality throughout an eventful career in the big leagues.

Bassitt was a 16th-round pick of the White Sox in the 2011 MLB Draft, pitching on the south side of Chicago in 2014 before being traded to the Athletics, where he stayed for seven seasons. The Ohio native earned AL Cy Young votes in 2020, 2021 and 2023 and received an AllStar nod the following year. One great season with the Mets in 2022 led to a three-year deal with the Blue Jays, and Bassitt quickly cemented himself as one of the pillars of the club’s rotation.

“I think we have a lot of good guys,” Bassitt said of his fellow starters last season. “I mean, I’ve said that in the past, about how good those guys are. … We genuinely care for each other. We genuinely are super

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happy that someone has success.”

That goes beyond the confines of the clubhouse. Inking a long-term deal with the Blue Jays also allowed Bassitt and his wife, Jessica, to fulfill the intention of engaging with the community. Over the past two years, the couple has partnered up with the Jays Care Foundation to deliver the Bassitts Pitch In initiative. Proceeds helped support the Blue Jays’ RBI Summer Edition program, which provides kids from under-resourced communities with free afternoon baseball programming as well as free, safe and enhanced learning opportunities through the summer.

The initiative added another honour to a long career. Bassitt was selected as the Blue Jays’ 2024 Roberto Clemente Award nominee, earning recognition for his contributions to the community and to the game of baseball.l

AN ALREADY-STACKEDdefensive corps received elite reinforcements this offseason, as the Blue Jays acquired second baseman Andrés Giménez from the Guardians in December.Through five Major League seasons, the 26-year-old Giménez has established himself as one of the best infielders in the game, securing three straight AL Gold Glove Awards and the 2023 Platinum Glove all while patrolling second base.

The latest Gold Glove came last season, when Giménez led AL position players with 22 Defensive Runs Saved

The latest Gold Glove came last season, when Giménez had 20 defensive runs saved which ranked 3rd among AL position players, trailing Daulton Varsho (28) and Jarren Duran (23). His 21 outs above average still led the Majors.Those numbers alone made Giménez a good fit for a Blue Jays club that has placed tremendous value in defence over the past few seasons.

“It’ll be fun,” Giménez said in Spanish during his introductory media conference. “To have a Gold Glove like Vladdy to my left, or Daulton Varsho, who finally was acknowledged for his excellent defence [with his first Gold Glove Award]. I was with Ernie Clement in Cleveland as well, and I know he has an impressive glove. So I’ll just try to bring my defence too, and to work with them to put ourselves in the position to help our pitchers.”

It’s what he’s done since he broke into the league.

A native of Venezuela, Giménez signed with the Mets as an international free agent in 2015. He broke into the Majors in 2020, appearing in 49 games with New York in the pandemic-shortened season en route to a seventh-place finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting. Giménez was traded to Cleveland in

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the following offseason. He hit his stride in 2022, delivering an All-Star campaign by hitting .297 with an .837 OPS, 17 home runs and 7.4Wins Above Replacement according to Baseball Reference.That led him to a seven-year extension with the Guardians in March 2023, meaning he’ll be under contract until at least 2029. Gimenez also has a club option for the 2030 season.

Excellent defence is the calling card and there’s promise for the bat, but Giménez has also stood out as a speed threat on the bases. He’s coming off back-toback seasons with 30 swiped bags, delivering double digits on stolen bases in four of his five big league seasons with a sprint speed that has consistently put him in the league’s upper echelon during that time.The goal now is to put it all together as he settles into his new club.l

IT SEEMED LIKE only a matter of time until Daulton Varsho finally secured his first Gold Glove Award. One of the league’s most prolific outfielders, Varsho has dazzled and put up strong numbers through his five-year MLB career, often mentioned among the best active defenders in the game. It came as no surprise, then, when the 28-year-old Varsho was announced as the AL Gold Glove winner at center field last season. For those around the Blue Jays, it helped confirm something they’d long believed to be true.

It came as no surprise when the 28-yearold Varsho was announced as the AL Gold Glove winner at centre field last season

“Varsho is the best outfielder in baseball,” manager John Schneider has said more than once.

There are enough stats (and highlight reels) to back that up.

Varsho finished the 2024 season with 16 Outs Above Average –which was tied for the best mark among AL outfielders –and his Fielding Run Value of 16 tied for second among all of the ML fielders, per Statcast. Daulton also led the Majors in defensive runs saved with 28 last season.The Wisconsin native did it by turning tough plays into routine outs and impossible plays into mustsee moments. Not bad for a former catcher who used to double as a free safety.

The son of former MLB player, manager and coach Gary Varsho, Daulton has his roots in baseball like many others in Toronto’s clubhouse. He was even named after Darren Daulton, a former teammate of his father. After playing football and other sports in addition to baseball through high school, Varsho played three years of college ball at the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin. He was

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selected in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Diamondbacks.

Varsho didn’t see time in the outfield until 2019, when he was playing in Double-A Jackson as a top prospect in the D-backs’ organization. His big league debut came the following year, with Varsho still splitting his time between his two positions for his first three seasons.The trade to Toronto ahead of the 2023 campaign cemented a full-time move to the outfield.

On the other side of the ball, Varsho has showcased power, hitting 18 home runs in 2024 and another 20 the season prior. His baserunning can be a sneaky weapon, too, as evidenced by his career-high-matching 16 stolen bases in 2023 and 10 swiped bags last year.

The grit is part of his game –whatever game that may be.

“I’m always going to take care of my team,”Varsho said when he first joined the Blue Jays. “I think it’s pretty cool to kind of represent that way.”l

THE BLUE JAYSadded another illustrious last name to their clubhouse last July, when they acquired infielder Will Wagner in a trade with the Astros.The son of Billy Wagner –a 16-season closer who was elected into Cooperstown in January –Will has forged a different path for himself, making his name as a contact hitter with above-average baseball IQ.

Will has forged a different path for himself, making his name as a contact hitter with above-average baseball IQ

He showed as much in August, when the Blue Jays promoted him from Triple-A Buffalo for his first taste of the big leagues. Wagner went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in his debut, and he continued to show off his hit tool and a great feel for the strike zone in the stretch that followed. Over 24 games with Toronto between August and September, Wagner hit .305 with a .788 OPS, two home runs and 11 RBIs. A left-knee issue ended the 26-year-old’s season a couple of weeks early, but Wagner was cleared for activities ahead of Spring Training 2025.

The contact skills and the eye for the game are just part of what’s impressed the Blue Jays. Something else stood out right away, too.

“How calm he is,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said last season. “You hear him talk in meetings and hear him talk through game situations, he’s just calm.That’s the first thing that comes to my mind. I really like his swing, too.You can see all of the video you want, but when you watch him get in there, control the zone and work an atbat? It’s been pretty damn impressive.”

Part of it comes from growing up in and around Major League clubhouses, with a seven-time All-Star for a dad, but Wagner has had nothing handed to him. A Houston native and a

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product of Liberty University, Wagner was an 18thround pick of the Astros in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Consistency was the norm through his four years in the Minors, and by last season Wagner had firmly put himself on the radar. He hit .307 with an .853 OPS and 54 walks vs. 33 strikeouts at Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of the trade.That dominance continued with the Bisons, as Wagner went 10-for-25 (.400) with a 1.116 OPS in seven games.

The intention for this season is to build on that success, with an eye on adding defensive upside and versatility as a way to maximize his at-bats.l

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QUESTIONS

1 Carlos Delgado holds the Blue Jays all-time record with 336 home runs. Who ranks second on that list?

A Edwin Encarnación B Vernon Wells

C José Bautista D Shawn Green

2 In 2024, which Blue Jays rookie set the franchise record for the hardest throw ever recorded (since Statcast tracking began), reaching an incredible 100.6 mph?

A Joey Loperfido B Addison Barger

C Spencer Horwitz D Leo Jiménez

3 Who is the only Blue Jays player in franchise history to win the MLB Home Run Derby?

A Josh Donaldson B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

C Alex Rios D Carlos Delgado

4 Who is the winningest manager in Blue Jays history?

A Bobby Cox

B John Gibbons

C Buck Martinez D Cito Gaston

5 In 2024, which Blue Jay became the first player in MLB history to play for both teams in the same game?

A Bo Bichette B Danny Jansen

C Isiah Kiner-Falefa D Kevin Kiermaier

6 Which company originally owned the Blue Jays?

A Bell Canada

B Rogers Communications

C Molson Coors Brewing Company

D Labatt Brewing Company

7 Bowden Francis had a breakout season with the Blue Jays in 2024 but also faced tough luck, becoming the third player in MLB history to experience this in a single season:

A Allow 5 grand slams

B Commit 3 errors in a game

C Make 10 starts and 10 relief appearances

D Lose 2 no-hitters in the 9th inning

8 In 2013, the Buffalo Bisons became Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate. Which organization served as the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate before that?

A Las Vegas 51s

B Trenton Thunder

C New Hampshire Fisher Cats

D Durham Bulls

9 While Joe Carter’s walk-off homer helped the Blue Jays win the 1993 World Series, he was not named World Series MVP. Who won the award that year?

A Roberto Alomar

B Paul Molitor

C Tony Fernández D Devon White

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ANSWERS

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C José Bautista. Bautista blasted 288 home runs over 10 seasons in Toronto, including a career-high 54 in 2010. He was a 6-time All-Star, a 3-time Silver Slugger, and a key figure in the Jays' 2015 and 2016 playoff runs. The Blue Jays inducted him into their Level of Excellence in 2023.

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B Addison Barger. The burly Blue Jays rookie unleashed the 100.6-mph laser from right field on April 27 at home versus the Dodgers. While he didn’t record the out, Barger’s throw sent a message to the rest of baseball: “Don’t run on me.”

3

B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladdy has shined in multiple home run derbies – including a thrilling swingoff versus Joc Pederson in 2019 – but he finally won the Derby crown in 2023. The Blue Jays star beat Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round at TMobile Park in Seattle.

4

D Cito Gaston. Cito is the winningest manager in Blue Jays history with 894 career wins. He led the club to back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993, becoming a key figure in the franchise’s success. Gaston was known for his calm demeanour and leadership.

5

B Danny Jansen. On August 26, Jansen made MLB history by playing for both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox in the same game. The game, suspended due to rain on June 26, resumed after Jansen was traded to Boston, allowing him to play for both teams.

6 D Labatt Brewing Company. Labatt owned the Blue Jays when they were founded in 1977 and won the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Interbrew acquired Labatt and held ownership from 1995 to 2000. Rogers Communications has owned the club since 2000 and overseen multiple playoff runs while modernizing Rogers Centre.

7 D Lose two no-hitters in the ninth inning. On August 24, Francis lost a no-hit bid against the Angels due to a 9th-inning homer by Taylor Ward. On September 11, Francisco Lindor of the Mets broke up another attempt with a leadoff homer. It was otherwise a great season for Francis, who posted a 2.92 ERA in 13 starts.

8 A Las Vegas 51s. The Las Vegas 51s served as the Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate from 2009 to 2012, playing out of Cashman Field in Las Vegas, before moving to Buffalo. Before 2009, the Syracuse Chiefs served as the Jays’ top minor-league affiliate.

9 B Paul Molitor. Paul Molitor was dominant in the 1993 World Series, batting .500 with 12 hits, 10 runs scored, and 8 RBIs. His clutch performances, including a key Game 6 with a home run, a triple, and 3 RBIs, earned him the World Series MVP.l

JOSÉ BAUTISTA

“They have a pretty good team, they want to win and they want to get back to the playoffs ...”

Last

year Santander won a Silver Slugger Award with the Orioles

EIGHT YEARS in the opposing dugout gave Anthony Santander a pretty good idea of who the Blue Jays were. There was just one big question left to ask.

“How does the clubhouse look on the inside?”

All the other boxes had been checked even before the 30-year-old Santander entered free agency at the end of the 2024 season. A household name with the Orioles, Santander knew the Blue Jays had talent, and he’d seen the team’s potential on the field. Clubhouse culture was equally important, though, and that’s where the outfielder’s attention shifted as Toronto set off to pluck an All-Star slugger away from an AL East foe.

The campaign was thorough and there was no shortage of friends ready to give Santander the inside scoop. From Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to Alek Manoah to Victor Martinez, what Santander heard was enough to seal his decision and reach a five-year contract with the Blue Jays.

“They’re good teammates, they

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take care of each other,” Santander said during his introductory media conference in January. “That’s what we need.”

Now he’s set on bringing more to the fold than a power threat in the heart of the lineup.

“They have a pretty good team, they want to win and they want to get back to the playoffs –which is the most important for me to make that move, the winning mentality,” said Santander. “The city is great, the environment on the field at Rogers Centre is amazing. I’ll get here, bring what I learned in Baltimore … share that with my new brothers right here and get better every single day.”

The Blue Jays signed Santander on January 20

That’s a big part of what made Santander attractive to the Blue Jays, a club that has placed value in veteran leadership and a winning mindset. Pair that with his offensive profile, and this looked like a perfect match.

“We had a jersey floating around our office with your name on it all offseason,” general manager Ross Atkins told Santander at his introduction. “From Day 1, we expressed interest and we felt that reciprocated. … Anthony is about as good of a fit as we can find. Doing it

from both sides of the plate, putting the ball in the seats at a very regular amount, his ability to do damage on a nightly basis is exactly what we were looking for. A great addition to this lineup.”

Toronto’s offseason ran through the goal of adding a slugging bat that could lengthen the lineup and complement the likes of Guerrero and Bo Bichette. Even better if that player was a switch-hitter.

Enter Santander. Primarily an outfielder,

Santander hit 44 home runs with an .814 OPS and 102 RBIs en route to his first career All-Star selection last season

Santander also saw time at DH and first base in 2024, something he’s willing to explore further in order to help his new club make a deep postseason run.

Adaptability has been key from the start, after all.

Santander’s eight-season stint with the Orioles started in an unconventional way. An international signing with Cleveland in 2011 –when the club’s front office featured Mark Shapiro as president and Atkins –Santander battled a series of elbow and shoulder injuries for the first few years of his pro career. Adversity came with frustrations, but the Venezuela native still worked to make the most of the opportunities he was given.

Soon enough, a true chance at the highest level presented itself, as Santander was selected in the 2016 Rule 5 Draft and appeared in 13 games with the Orioles the following season, again held back by arm injuries and right-shoulder surgery. Still, he did enough to convince his new club to keep him around.

“In the beginning, I didn’t believe it, honestly,” Santander said of being selected in the Rule 5 Draft. “But they gave me the opportunity to be there, and I had the most important [thing], which is I was hungry, [I had] the mentality to get better every single day. And that mentality took me here. I’m so proud of myself.

I’m happy.”

When health eludes you, mindset is the one thing you can control. That’s exactly what the Blue Jays saw in Santander in the years that followed.

“From the very start, we recognized another level of professionalism, an elite level of

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competitiveness,” said Atkins. “And an offthe-field, on-the-field commitment that was extremely strong.”

Santander returned to full form in 2019, finally unlocking the power that made him so attractive in the first place. After years of solid production, he broke out last season, showing exactly how valuable his bat can be for a contending lineup.

“We joked last year, he hit two home runs against us and it was like, ‘That’s a guy we’d love to have,’” Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters in Spring Training. “And thankfully it worked out.”

That two-homer game against the Blue Jays in August was one of many exclamation points in a season that ended with a Silver Slugger Award in addition to his AllStar nod. Back home, Santander was elected Athlete Of The Year and the recipient of the 2024 Luis Aparicio Award, an honour named after the 13-time All-Star and Hall of Famer from Venezuela, recognizing the Venezuelan player with the best performance in the Major Leagues.

Now with the Blue Jays, Santander has been quick to envision the possibilities. Hitting alongside Guerrero seems particularly exciting for the veteran, who made a point to work with Vladdy in the cages and learn from him early on in Spring Training.

“The expectations are high, really,” Santander said in Spanish. “I think we’ll be a good combination, me and Vladdy. I’m not sure where we’ll bat, but simply being in the same lineup gives it a lot of strength. I think we’ll learn a lot from each other. We’re going to work with everyone in order to make this team better every day and win games, which is the most important thing.”

The anticipation was mutual, and the always-friendly Guerrero made sure to express it.

“I had the joy of getting a call from Vladdy right away, as soon as it was official,” Santander said in Spanish. “He was very emotional, very happy that I’ll be in the organization. We talked about coming

together to talk about what’s to come, to get better each day and to do a lot of damage.”

Building comfort is key to that objective. Then again, Santander has felt at home in Toronto for a while already. Over 14 games at Rogers Centre in the past two seasons, Santander broke out in a big way, posting a .941 OPS with six homers.

Maybe it was the new batter’s eye, maybe it was the atmosphere (Santander went as far as to call Rogers Centre “my favourite park”). Just as significant, though, is the maturation process of a player who understands what he’s working toward each day.

“He’s been great,” said Schneider. “He’s a really easy guy to talk to and to like. … But he’s all business, you know? He’s very routine-oriented, has a really good way about himself with the guys. So, not only on the field but I think in the clubhouse, he’s going to be really big for us this year.” l

Santander returned to full form in 2019, finally unlocking the power

Consecutive Gold Gloves for American League second basemen won by new Blue Jay ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZfrom 2022-24 when he was with the Cleveland Guardians. He had 20 defensive runs saved last season.

12

Intentional walks accepted by VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR.in 2024. Aaron Judge (20) had the most followed by Yordan Alvarez (16), Rafael Devers (14) and Jose Ramirez (also12).

Doubles hit by the BLUE JAYSin 2024, third in the American League behind Boston (311) and Minnesota (309). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the team with a career-best 44 doubles, good for third in the AL.

280

734

All-time interleague home runs hit by the BLUE JAYS, second in MLB to the New York Yankees (736).

BY LARRY MILLSON

Games started by JOSÉ BERRÍOSfrom 2021-2024 – third in the major leagues behind Dylan Cease (130) and Aaron Nola (129). Kevin Gausman and Patrick Corbin are next at 126.

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Defensive runs saved (DRS) by the Blue Jays in 2024 as they won the American League team Gold Glove for the second consecutive season. DAULTON VARSHO won the Gold Glove for center fielders with 16 DRS, and he also had 12 DRS in left field.

WHIP recorded by BOWDEN FRANCISin going 4-1 with a 1.05 ERA in six appearances (five starts) during August last season. It was the lowest WHIP in a single month (minimum four starts) in MLB history

# PITCHERS

40Bassitt, Chris

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BIRTHPLACE

R-R6-522002/22/1989 Toledo, OH

17 Berríos, José R-R6-021505/27/1994 Bayamon, PR

39Bloss, Jake

43Burr, Ryan

R-R6-222506/23/2001 Greensboro, NC

R-R6-421005/28/1994 Highlands Ranch, CO

44Francis, BowdenR-R6-523504/22/1996 Tallahassee, FL

93 García, Yimi

R-R6-122508/18/1990 Moca, DOM

34Gausman, Kevin L-R 6-220501/06/1991 Centennial, CO

57Green, Chad L-R 6-322505/24/1991 Greenville, SC

23Hoffman, Jeff R-R6-523501/08/1993 Latham, NY

54Little, Brendon L-L 6-221508/11/1996 Bryn Mawr, PA

68Lovelady, Richard L-L 6-0 185 07/07/1995 Hinesville, GA

45 Nance, Tommy R-R6-623503/19/1991 Long Beach, CA

56Pop, Zach R-R6-423009/20/1996 Brampton, ON

29 Rodríguez, Yariel

R-R6-122503/10/1997 Camaguey, CUB

52Sandlin, Nick R-R5-11 175 01/10/1997 Evans, GA

31Scherzer, Max R-R6-321507/27/1984 St. Louis, MO

50Swanson, Erik R-R6-322509/04/1993 Fargo, ND

33Tate, Dillon R-R6-2 190 05/01/1994 Harbor City, CA

21Walker, Josh L-L 6-622512/01/1994 Otisville, NY

# CATCHERS

B-THTWTBORN BIRTHPLACE

55 Heineman, Tyler S-R5-1020006/19/1991 Pacific Palisades, CA

30 Kirk, Alejandro R-R5-824011/06/1998 Tijuana, MEX

# INFIELDERS B-THTWTBORN BIRTHPLACE

47 Barger, Addison L-R 6-021511/12/1999 Bellvue, WA

11 Bichette, Bo R-R6-0 190 03/05/1998 Orlando, FL

22Clement, Ernie R-R6-0 185 03/22/1996 Rochester, NY

0 Giménez, Andrés L-R 5-1120009/04/1998 Barquisimeto, VEN

27Guerrero Jr., VladimirR-R6-224003/16/1999 Montreal, QC

49Jiménez, Leo R-R5-1121005/17/2001 Chitre, PAN

13 Martinez, OrelvisR-R6-120511/19/2001 Santo Domingo, DOM

7 Wagner, Will L-R 6-021007/29/1998 Houston, TX

37Berroa, StewardS-R5-10 190 06/05/1999 Santo Domingo, DOM

8 Clase, Jonatan S-R5-8 190 05/23/2002Santo Domingo, DOM

10 Loperfido, Joey L-R 6-421505/11/1999 Philadelphia, PA

38Lukes, Nathan L-R 5-11 190 07/12/1994 Sacramento, CA

25 Santander, Anthony S-R6-223510/19/1994 Margarita, VEN

36Schneider, DavisR-R5-1020001/26/1999 Berlin, NJ

4 Springer, GeorgeR-R6-322509/19/1989

New Britain, CT

5 Varsho, Daulton L-R 5-1021007/02/1996 Marshfield, WI

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Blue Jays Enter 2025With Renewed Aspirations

After an offseason of changes, Toronto aims to retrieve its contender status and fight for the AL

East

BY JULIA KRUZ

The Blue Jays are ready to reassert their identity.

Beyond the new faces in the clubhouse or the first Opening Day at home in three years, Toronto has been through deep transformations since the end of last season. One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is the belief that this group can go farther.

In any given season, that will be no easy task when you’re playing in the American League East, but the maturation process has been years in the making. The lessons from adversity led to self-assessment, and Toronto is looking to use the blank canvas of a new season in more creative ways.

“[Everyone] has a good energy,” Opening Day starter José Berríos told reporters at the beginning of Spring Training. “They’re hungry to get better, so that motivates myself to come here every day and get better as a person and as a player.”

Everything starts with that internal motivation. That goes from household names to newcomers.

The Blue Jays set their sights on improvements this offseason, with an emphasis on adding power to their lineup. They did so by signging All-Star slugger Anthony Santander, who’s fresh off a 44homer campaign in which he drove in 102 runs with the Orioles. Pair those numbers with what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed last year, and the Blue Jays’ offence instantly looks more prolific.

“The expectations are high, really,” Santander said in Spanish during his introduction with the Blue Jays. “I think we’ll be a good combination, me and Vladdy. … I think we’ll learn a lot from each other. We’re going to work with everyone in order to make this team better every day and win games, which is the most important thing.”

Now, add a healthy Bo Bichette to the mix. After battling injuries last season, Toronto’s star shortstop looked like himself all through camp, producing plenty of loud contact and consistently putting together good at-bats.

By March 20, Bichette was hitting .400 with a 1.173 OPS

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ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZ

and four home runs over 19 spring games.

Bichette was hardly the only Blue Jays hitter to find success in Florida this year. Alejandro Kirk, Daulton Varsho and Ernie Clement put up similarly strong numbers, indicating potential from top to bottom. Don’t expect the same lineup every night, though, as the Blue Jays are expected to stay in flux depending on matchups and other factors.

The Blue Jays are ready to reassert their identity.

Another newcomer who could fill different roles for this club is second baseman Andrés Giménez, the three-time Gold Glover and Platinum Glove Award recipient acquired in a trade with the Guardians. Giménez is working

to retrieve his offensive success of a couple of seasons ago -- and he may open more avenues for Schneider in the process -- though Giménez’s value will always be tied to his defence.

“It’ll be fun,” Giménez said in Spanish during his introductory media conference. “To have a Gold Glover like Vladdy to my left, or Daulton Varsho, who finally was acknowledged for his excellent defence [with his first Gold Glove Award]. I was with Ernie Clement in Cleveland as well, and I know he has an impressive glove. So I’ll just try to bring my defence too, and to work with them to put ourselves in the position to help our pitchers.”

The Blue Jays are looking at a stronger pitching corps as well, especially in the bullpen. All-Star closer Jeff Hoffman, who agreed on a three-year deal with Toronto this offseason, headlined a flurry of moves that included re-signing Yimi García and trading for Nick Sandlin.

Rotation reinforcements came in the form of a likely future Hall of Famer, as Max Scherzer signed a one-year deal to join Berríos, Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt and Bowden Francis. That figures to be one of the most respected starting groups in the game, a durable blend of personalities and career trajectories that offers opponents vastly different looks each night.

“The backbone of any team is always the starting rotation. It doesn’t matter how much offense you’ve got,” Scherzer said during his introductory media conference. “If you don’t have a strong starting staff, you’re always going to be in trouble, if you don’t have starters going out there eating innings. On the Blue Jays, you’ve got a staff here now that can eat some innings with Gausman, Bassitt, Berríos and now Francis coming up, seeing what he can do as well.”

That’s where the Blue Jays’ reintroduction begins, but each piece is crucial in a season filled with aspirations.

“It takes a team to win,” Bichette told Sportsnet during Spring Training. “It takes everybody to win. Our job is to show up ready to play every day, ready to win, whatever happens happens. Just be prepared.”l

HOWTO SCORE

Take home a record of today’s Blue Jays action by marking the scorecard found in the centrespread. Here’s one method of scoring a game:

1 Every defensive position on the field has a number, as seen above - the shortstop is number 6, the catcher number 2, first baseman number 3, etc.

2 When a batter grounds out to shortstop, he is retired “6-3”, i.e. the shortstop throws to first base for the out. A batter grounding into a double play - hitting a ground ball to the second baseman, who throws to the shortstop to retire the runner at second, the shortstop then throws back to first to retire the batter - is said to have grounded into a “4-6-3” double play.

3 Using these play codes below, coupled with the defensive position numbers at right, will allow you to record the results of each batter’s at-bat, every inning throughout the game. A line drive out to right field, would be L9; a pop up to the third baseman would be scored P5, and so on.

4 The bottom of the diamond shape should be considered home plate. Proress is counterclockwise with advance to first base indicated in the lower right corner, to second base in the upper right corner, to third base in the upper left corner, and to home in the lower left corner.

In the example shown at right, the batter reached first on an error by the second baseman, stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. If the run scores the diamond is filled in.

PLAY CODES

HBHit Batsman

SAC Sacrifice Bunt

BBBase on Balls

IBBIntentional Walk

PBPassed

KSStruck Out Swinging

KLStruck Out Looking

FFly Ball

SFSacrifice Fly

WPWild Pitch

LLine Drive

PPop Fly

FOFoul Out

UUnassisted

EError

SBStolen Base

CSCaught Stealing

DPDouble Play

u Player Scores

In the example shown below, the players are listed in the order in which they take their turn at bat. The number after their name is their defensive position when they’re in the field, except for Wagner, the designated hitter (DH).l

SAMPLE INNING

Springer leads off and flies out to centre. Bichette singles to right. Guerrero Jr. walks. Santander hits a home run to left. Varsho is hit by a pitch, then advances on a wild pitch with Giménez at bat. Giménez gets an infield hit to third (Varsho holding at second). Kirk grounds to the shortstop and reaches first base on an error. Bases loaded. Clement strikes out. Wagner grounds out to the shortstop to end the inning. Three runs; three hits; three runners left on base.

SPRINGER 9

BICHETTE 6

GUERRERO JR. 3

SANTANDER 7

VARSHO 8

GIMÉNEZ 4

KIRK 2

CLEMENT 5

WAGNER DH

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2 HENDERSON, Gunnar: IF 3 MATEO, Jorge: IF 6 MOUNTCASTLE, Ryan: IF 7 HOLLIDAY, Jackson: IF 9 O’NEILL, Tyler: OF 11 WESTBURG, Jordan: IF 12 LAUREANO, Ramón: OF 13 KJERSTAD, Heston: OF

15 CARLSON, Dylan: OF 17 COWSER, Colton: OF 18 HYDE, Brandon: MNGR.

19 SUGANO, Tomoyuki: RHP

24 EFLIN, Zach: RHP

28 ROGERS, Trevor: LHP

29 URÍAS, Ramón: IF 30 RODRIGUEZ, Grayson: RHP

31 MULLINS, Cedric: OF 32 O’HEARN, Ryan: IF 34 CONTRERAS, Roansy: RHP

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35 RUTSCHMAN, Adley: C

36 MANSOLINO, Tony: COACH

37 POVICH, Cade: LHP

38 BRADISH, Kyle: RHP

39 KITTREDGE, Andrew: RHP

43 BAKER, Bryan: RHP

45 AKIN, Keegan: LHP

49 SUÁREZ, Albert: RHP

50 MORTON, Charlie: RHP

55 SANDERS, Anthony: COACH

56 DOMÍNGUEZ, Seranthony: RHP

58 PÉREZ, Cionel: LHP

59 McDERMOTT, Chayce: RHP 61 ASCHE, Cody: COACH

64 KREMER, Dean: RHP

65 SOTO, Gregory: LHP

68 WELLS, Tyler: RHP

74 BAUTISTA, Félix: RHP

75 FRENCH, Drew: COACH

77 PLASSMEYER, Mitch: COACH

78 CANO, Yennier: RHP

81 JOSEPH, Tommy: COACH

89 KLIMEK, Ryan: COACH

92 ANDERS, Grant: COACH

97 JOHNSON, Sherman: COACH

99 SÁNCHEZ, Gary: C

PITCHERS

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0 GIMÉNEZ, Andrés: IF 4 SPRINGER, George: OF 5 VARSHO, Daulton: OF 7 WAGNER, Will: IF 8 CLASE, Jonatan: OF 10 LOPERFIDO, Joey: OF 10 HALE, DeMARLO: ASS. MNGR. 11 BICHETTE, Bo: IF

13 MARTINEZ, Orelvis: IF 14 SCHNEIDER, John: MNGR. 17 BERRÍOS, José: RHP

21 WALKER, Josh: LHP

22 CLEMENT, Ernie: IF 23 HOFFMAN, Jeff: RHP

25 SANTANDER, Anthony: OF 27 GUERRERO JR., Vladimir: IF 29 RODRÍGUEZ, Yariel: RHP

30 KIRK, Alejandro: C 31 SCHERZER, Max: RHP

33 TATE, Dillon: RHP 34 GAUSMAN, Kevin: RHP

SCHNEIDER, Davis: OF

BERROA, Steward: OF

LUKES, Nathan: OF 39 BLOSS, Jake: RHP 40 BASSITT, Chris: RHP

41 WALKER, Pete: COACH

43 BURR, Ryan: RHP

44 FRANCIS, Bowden: RHP

45 NANCE, Tommy: RHP

MATTINGLY, Don: COACH

BARGER, Addison: IF

JIMÉNEZ, Leo: IF

SWANSON, Erik: RHP

FEBLES, Carlos: COACH

SANDLIN, Nick: RHP

BUDZINSKI, Mark: COACH

LITTLE, Brendon: LHP

HEINEMAN, Tyler: C

POP, Zach: RHP

GREEN, Chad: RHP

59 MENSE, Hunter: COACH

68 LOVELADY, Richard: LHP 79 POPKINS, David: COACH

80 IANNOTTI, Lou: COACH

82 JOHNSON, Graham: COACH

88 GREENE, Sam: COACH

93 GARCÍA, Yimi: RHP

O’s Blend Of Homegrown Talent, Veteran Pitching Aims To Take Another Major Step

Baltimore is banking on internal development, young power and trusted arms to return to the top of the AL East in 2025

BY JULIA KRUZ

Amid forward leaps and tricky setbacks, the Orioles still have plenty of ground to cover.

This isn’t an up-and-coming team anymore, but a respected contender in one of Major League Baseball’s toughest divisions. The past couple of seasons ended in heartbreak, but the growth that came from it is reflected in Baltimore’s young core -- a group that’s still marching toward its full potential as graduating prospects become big league stars. There’s a promise to 2025, an eagerness to keep clearing hurdles both individually and collectively.

The group set to take the field at Rogers Centre on Opening Day is very similar to the one that exited the postseason in the AL Wild Card Series after posting a 91-71 record in the regular season last year. That includes Adley Rutschman -- the 27-year-old catcher entering his fourth MLB season with an eye on regaining his form after a challenging finish to 2024 -- and Jackson Holliday -the former No. 1 overall prospect who’s set on proving that he belongs at the highest level.

Balancing personal growth with the demands of a contending year isn’t a new reality for these youngsters.

“Every game is important,” Rutschman told MLB Network Radio in early March.

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“You look at the end of the year and it just comes down to a couple of games. You think about those games in early April and May, every game means something. So you’ve got to show up ready to go -- especially with teams in our division, they’re so tough. You’ve gotta learn quickly, you’ve gotta adapt quickly and make in-game adjustments.”

Wherever you look in that clubhouse, you’ll find talent and hunger. Still, you never know when a new obstacle is going to pop up.

Spring Training was quick to issue that reminder, as a healthy start to camp gave way to some notable injuries. Right-handers Grayson Rodriguez (right-elbow inflammation) and Andrew Kittredge (left-knee surgery) were expected to miss time early in the regular season,

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casting larger question marks on the Orioles’ pitching depth on the heels of Corbin Burnes’s departure in free agency. Star infielder Gunnar Henderson was also an uncertainty for the early going, as he dealt with a muscle strain on his right side.

The healthy guys will need to step up, and this club trusts that they will.

“They’re really motivated,” manager Brandon Hyde told reporters early in Spring Training. “I think a lot of guys are coming off a couple of playoff losses and there’s a lot of motivation for these guys in camp right now -- and staff as well. I’ve just been really impressed with how eager they

are to get on the field.”

If that was the case for Spring Training, the start of the regular season should offer an even bigger jolt. After somewhat of a quiet period, this team was due for some movement.

Save for signing Canadian outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year deal, the Orioles didn’t make any big splashes in the offseason. Some of the most notable developments of their winter were in fact subtractions, as slugger Anthony Santander departed for the Blue Jays in free agency and Burnes reached a deal with the Diamondbacks.

Baltimore countered by signing longtime catcher Gary Sánchez to a one-year deal and by adding veterans Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano to the rotation, betting on their experience to shore up its group of starters. Opening Day starter Zach Eflin -- acquired in a trade with the Rays last July -- is another well-known name who’s expected to carry the load for the O’s.

“He was just so steady last year. He gave us a chance every start,” Hyde told reporters of Eflin. “Made a great start in the postseason for us. He’s a great teammate, he pulls for guys the other four days he doesn’t start. He goes about his business the right way every single day. He’s incredibly professional.”

On the offensive side, Baltimore went all in on its homegrown talent, banking on more development from the likes of Rutschman and Holliday, as well as guys like Heston Kjerstad, Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg.

Last year, the Orioles hit a total of 235home runs (trailing only the Yankees’ 237)

There’s good reasoning behind that strategy. Last year, the Orioles hit a total of 235 home runs (trailing only the Yankees’ 237) en route to a .750 team OPS and 786 runs scored (both marks ranking fourth in all of MLB) in the regular season.

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With a clear mandate to improve all levels of their minor leagues, the Toronto Blue Jays used the 2024 minor-league draft and the trade deadline to do just that. As a result, the upper and lower levels of their minor-league system are well-stocked with intriguing prospects who show plenty of upside.

The Blue Jays have consistently demonstrated a commitment towards building a competitive team through both player development and strategic acquisitions. With a strong, yet unheralded, farm sys-

tem that continues to churn out majorleague talent, the organization is in a position for sustained success.

There are plenty of new names to learn about, so here’s a look at some eye-opening prospects in the Jays’ system heading into 2025.

Two recent acquisitions from the Houston Astros – Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido – are absent from the list due to their ages (26 and 25, respectively) putting them on the cusp of not being considered prospects anymore, and both having already seen major-league playing time. Loperfido didn’t look out of place in 81 games last season (38 with Houston, then 43 with the Blue Jays) particularly on the defensive end, while Wagner was impressive during his call-up to the big club before a knee injury forced him to miss the end of the season. Both seem to have cemented themselves as major-leaguers and as such are not included in this rundown.

TREY YESAVAGE (RHP)

The team’s 2024 first-round pick is more than just an awesome name. Yesavage’s raw power on the mound and strike-

out ability make him an intriguing arm. With refinement in his secondary pitches, he could become a significant contributor at the major-league level. At a 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Yesavage has an arm to match. With a fastball that touches 98 mph, his ability to pitch in high-pressure situations has been a standout quality.

JAKE BLOSS (RHP)

Also acquired from the Houston Astros in the Yusei

Kikuchi trade, Bloss has emerged as a promising pitcher with a solid fastball and curveball, plus a developing off-speed repertoire. His command and work ethic make him a prospect to watch closely. Bloss saw three starts with the Astros early in 2024, and while that call-up may have been a tad premature, he showed several reasons for optimism, including 11 strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched.

ARJUN NIMMALA (INF)

Drafted in the first round in 2023 due to advanced tools and athleticism, Nimmala projects as a high-ceiling shortstop with

both significant offensive and defensive potential. Still just 19 years old, his development will continue to be a key storyline in the coming years, as he’s seen only 99 minor-league games in his two years in the Blue Jays system. Scouts have praised his quick hands and smooth footwork at shortstop, and he showed some pop with 16 home runs at Single-A Dunedin despite his slight 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame.

CHARLES McADOO (INF)

Also part of the 2024 trade deadline haul, McAdoo was acquired from the Pirates for Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Possessing a strong bat and ability to drive the ball to all fields, McAdoo is a valuable offensive prospect with a strong arm that makes him well-suited for third base. Playing either the hot corner or a corner outfield position gives McAdoo the versatility the Blue Jays brain trust has shown an affinity for which adds to his appeal as a future big-leaguer.

KENDRY ROJAS (LHP)

Rojas, a promising left-hander, has shown impressive development after being signed out of Cuba in 2020. He possesses a 93-94 MPH fastball complemented by secondary offerings such as a slider and changeup. After throwing 62.2 Single-A and High-A innings in 2024, the hope is he’ll be able to up the count this year with a career as a starter on the horizon.

ALAN RODEN (OF)

While his power is still developing, Roden’s advanced

approach at the plate, impressive baserunning, excellent contact skills, and overall on-base ability make him an intriguing player. Another of the Blue Jays slightly older prospects at 25 years old, the time is nigh for Roden to make a name for himself and claim a spot on the bigleague roster. Roden’s defensive improvements in the outfield and offensive upside only enhance his potential. Perhaps an early 2025 call-up is on the horizon for the 2022 third-rounder.

ANGEL BASTARDO (RHP)

The 2025 season will be about rehabbing for the 22-yearold Bastardo, but he could still end up being a shrewd pickup by the Blue Jays. Left unprotected ahead of the 2024 Rule 5 draft by the Boston Red Sox due to Tommy John surgery, Bastardo has put up big strikeout numbers in the minors, thanks to a fastball that reaches 97 mph, which is perfectly complemented by a mid-80s changeup.

JOSH KASEVICH (INF)

Kasevich is known for his advanced defensive skills and strong arm, making him a standout shortstop. Offensively, he demonstrates consistent contact, a solid approach, and gapto-gap power. While his ceiling may depend on his ability to add power, his polished fundamentals make him what looks to be someone who could be a reliable contributor for the big club.

RICKY TIEDEMANN (LHP)

After undergoing the dreaded Tommy John surgery early in the 2024 season, the outlook for Tiedemann isn’t quite as bright

as it once was, but he still has tremendous upside and is still only 22 years old. The 6-foot-4 Tiedemann was knocking on MLB’s door before his injury, and

there’s no reason to believe he won’t reclaim his spot atop the Blue Jays’ prospect hierarchy. His ascendent trajectory points toward him anchoring Toronto’s rotation and racking up strikeouts in the near future.

LANDEN MAROUDIS (RHP)

Maroudis, a 2023 fourthround pick, throws a 93-94 MPH fastball that can touch 96, an advanced changeup, and a slidercurveball mix. Known for his athleticism, the tall and lanky 20-year-old posted a 0.84 ERA in Single-A before elbow surgery in 2024 that will cost him most of the 2025 season. Maroudis projects as a starter or high-leverage reliever.

ORELVIS MARTINEZ (INF)

Despite a wayward year with some lost playing time, Martinez still seems destined for a long MLB career. Known for his elite power, Martinez debuted for the Blue Jays in 2024 in a three-atbat cup of coffee which saw him

record his first big-league hit. While he’s worked to refine his approach at the plate, his power will always be his bread and butter. It’s worth noting that Martinez’s defensive versatility – primarily at second base and third base – adds value.

ADDISON BARGER (UTIL)

Another of the Blue Jays’ young players who is reaching the end of his prospect days, Barger had a memorable call-up in 2024, including a walk-off blast on August 23 against the

Los Angeles Angels (which was immediately preceded by a game-tying home run by the aforementioned Loperfido).

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BRANDON BARRIERA (LHP): The Blue Jays 2022 first-round pick, Barriera has

been slowed by injuries, but still boasts an electric fastball-slider combination.

DASAN BROWN (OF): The Oakville, ON native is a dynamic athlete with elite speed and defensive skills in centre field. If his bat develops even a little bit, he could see a long big-league career.

KHAL STEPHEN (RHP): The 2024 second-rounder has a lot of upside due to a fastball that reaches 96 mph and an above-average changeup.

JONATAN CLASE (OF): Clase’s speed and ability to cover outfield ground are standout tools, and he didn’t look out of place as a 22-year-old in 26 MLB games in 2024 split between Toronto and Seattle.

ADAM MACKO (LHP): A previous Alberta resident, Macko reached Triple-A Buffalo in 2024 and seems poised to take the next step in 2025 on the back of high strikeout and low walk numbers. l

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During the 2024 season, an unprecedented wave of young talent joined the Blue Jays’ big-league club. While established stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Daulton Varsho and Kevin Gausman continued to anchor the MLB team, a new generation of ballplayers emerged, captivating Rogers Centre crowds and painting a bright picture of the franchise’s future.

From Toronto’s own minor-league pipeline, players like LEO JIMÉNEZ and ADDISON BARGER became regular contributors with the Blue Jays. Plus, a new wave of young talent arrived at the MLB Trade Deadline, with players like Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido arriving in Toronto and making an immediate impact.

One of the most exciting breakouts of the 2024 season was Leo Jiménez’s arrival and success at

the MLB level. Signed out of Panama in 2017, Jiménez is a true development success story for Toronto. The infielder progressed through every level of the Blue Jays’ farm system, starring for Single-A Dunedin in 2021, breaking out in Double-A, and finally earning his MLB shot with a strong performance for the TripleA Bisons to start 2024.

Earning his MLB call-up in early July, Jiménez got a shot at consistent playing time when shortstop Bo Bichette suffered an injury. The young infielder filled in admirably for Toronto’s All-Star shortstop, notching eight hits in his first 10 MLB games. His breakout moment came in an August series against the Reds, when Jiménez crushed three hits and a home run in just two games, adding a taste of power alongside his strong on-base skills and slick defence. The Panamanian’s combination of

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power and contact made him an exciting addition to Toronto’s 2024 lineup and his ability to come through in big moments solidified his place in the team’s future plans.

Another product of Toronto’s farm system, Addison Barger, broke into the big leagues for his highly anticipated debut in 2024. Climbing Toronto's minors since he was drafted as a sixth-round pick in 2018, Barger long tantalized with a relentless work ethic and elite power potential with Toronto's minorleague clubs. While Barger struggled to initially find his footing in the first half of the 2024 season, his homer swing began to flash after the All-Star Break.

Addison Barger broke into the big leagues for his highly anticipated debut in 2024

and on-base percentage after the break. Barger's elite bat speed was on full display in a late-August game against the Los Angeles Angels, when the infielder hit a towering fly ball into the outfield seats for a Blue Jays walk-off win. Rogers Centre's fans gave Barger a standing ovation as the young infielder circled the bases for his first-career MLB walk-off.

The 25-year-old hit seven home runs and drove in 23 runs in just 48 games played during the second half of the season, also raising his batting average

Barger’s game-sealing homer against the Angels in that late-August contest was only possible because another young slugger went deep earlier in the ninth to tie things up: JOEY LOPERFIDO . The 25-yearold outfielder was one of many prospects the Blue Jays brought in at the 2024 trade deadline, immediately making his mark with Toronto’s top team. After playing 38 games with the Houston Astros prior to his trade

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to Toronto, Loperfido played in 43 contests for the Blue Jays, notching nine RBI, two stolen bases, and 27 hits. While Loperfido's role was primarily a rotational outfield piece after joining the Jays, he earned increased playing time with some hot streaks down the stretch. During a six-game run in August, the 25-year-old rattled off 10 hits, including three triples, two doubles, and two homers. Loperfido has plenty to build on to earn an even bigger role in Toronto’s outfield moving forward.

Another prospect who came over from the Astros was WILL WAGNER , who immediately broke out in a massive way for the Blue Jays. The son of legendary MLB closer Billy Wagner, Will was initially known as a versatile player who could help out across the diamond. But, Wagner’s success at the plate ended up being the story of his 2024 and earned him plenty of love from Blue Jays fans.

Wagner's MLB success came instantly after his early-August call-up, notching three hits in his debut and eight knocks in his first four contests. In 24 MLB games, Wagner posted an impressive .305 batting average with 11 RBI and eight extrabase hits. Flashing his defensive versatility and breaking out in a big way with his bat, Wagner was one of the Blue Jays’ best stories of 2024.

NATHAN LUKES was another longtime minor leaguer who finally earned an extended shot in 2024, getting 91 plate appearances with the Blue Jays

in the final month of the season. While Lukes is a bit older than other prospects Toronto called up in 2024, his success at the top level remains a testament to Toronto's player development. The now-30-year-old played for six different minor-league teams across two MLB franchises before joining Toronto's organization in 2022, and has since taken significant strides. Prior to his MLB promotion in 2024, Lukes had seven homers and a .333 batting average in 54 Triple-A Games with the Buffalo Bisons.

The Portland native’s minorleague success immediately translated to MLB last year, as Lukes hit .303 in his time with Toronto, earning more walks than strikeouts and playing all three outfield positions with ease. Lukes' .818 on-base plus slugging percentage was the second-highest among all Blue Jays that played at least 20 games.

Though prospects were called up one at a time and acquired via trade at various points in the season, Toronto’s “youth movement” was on full display by the end of the 2024 season, flashing the sort of talent that can keep the Blue Jays competitive for years to come. While the 2024 Blue Jays fell short of their postseason and World Seriesaspirations, the emergence of future stars instilled an optimism in the organization’s long-term success. As the Blue Jays look toward 2025 and beyond, these young cornerstones represent a new wave of talent ready to propel the franchise back to the top of the AL East. l

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How Rogers Centre is Redefining Toront o’s

FOR 35 YEARS , Rogers Centre has been the place for walk-off home runs, stolen bases, and beautifully turned double plays. The downtown stadium is still your home for Toronto Blue Jays baseball, but after a $400 million renovation, Rogers Centre has evolved into so much more. What was once just a stadium has transformed into one of Toronto's premier multi-use venues, hosting a variety of world-class events beyond the diamond. You can still catch a Blue Jays win and a George Springer home run, but the stadium has become a go-to venue for major concerts, hospitality events, ballpark tours, and more. As Rogers Centre adapts and grows alongside the dynamic city of Toronto, the Blue Jays’ home park has set itself apart as a go-to destination for unforgettable experiences beyond baseball.

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record-breaking year of concerts at Rogers Centre. No act was more dazzling than Taylor Swift’s six-show run in fall 2024 and her 12 lifetime performances at Rogers Centre are now the most ever by a single artist at the venue, surpassing the Rolling Stones. Swift’s record-breaking didn’t stop there, as Taylor became the first artist in Rogers Centre history to perform three consecutive shows and dazzle crowds on back-to-back weekends.

The Eras Tour was a cultural event felt across the world and the six shows in Toronto were no different

Rogers Centre has long been a hub for the biggest concerts in Toronto, but 2025 is set to be one of its most exciting years yet.

A loaded 2025 lineup comes on the back of a

The Eras Tour was a cultural event felt across the world and the six shows in Toronto were no different. All eyes of the entire musical world were on Rogers Centre for six nights. With the city abuzz during Swift’s performances in the city, more than 500,000 fans packed show after show at the Blue Jays’ home stadium, solidifying the venue’s place as a top destination for live music in the city.

Taylor Swift I The Eras Tour at Rogers Centre

The Weeknd’s one of the many stars visiting Rogers Centre this summer

Building off Taylor-mania, the 2025 concert lineup at Rogers Centre includes musical legends like Billy Joel and Metallica as well as chart-topping artists like The Weeknd, Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone. In total, Rogers Centre is set to host 14 stadium shows this year, which will be most in a single year since the dome first opened in 1989.

With a retractable roof, Rogers Centre gives 50,000 fans an unforgettable open air concert experience throughout the summer and fall, and has quickly become a premier concert location in Toronto, drawing fans from across Canada to see top artists.

While Rogers Centre has always been a place to catch a ball game or a concert, the Blue Jays’ home has become so much more. The recent $400 million renovation that took place over the last few offseasons has transformed the stadium into an unmatched location for private parties and unique events. When the Blue Jays are on the field in the summer, you can catch a game from Rogers Centre’s four premium clubs and the lively Outfield Districts.

But these distinct venues are also the perfect place to host your party, corporate event, or any other gathering.

Rogers Centre is set to host 14 stadium shows this year

Rogers Centre’s transformation has unlocked new and innovative experiences at the ballpark all year round. “We’re creating new opportunities to focus on hospitality, using our four incredible clubs and spaces to entertain people for everything from corporate functions to private parties,” said Sommer Hampson-Polis, Blue Jays Director of Hospitality Events.

One example of these fresh uses of Rogers Centre was the ScoreBet Super Bowl party in early 2025, where 120 guests packed into the venue’s premium clubs. It had the quintessential

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sports bar atmosphere (with wings, nachos, and pizza), an in-house DJ, and top-tier televisions to watch the game while simultaneously bringing the memorable experience of watching one of the world’s biggest sporting events inside Toronto’s most iconic sports venue. “It was the perfect way to experience the Super Bowl,” HampsonPolis said.

Rogers Centre’s hospitality events can now cater to all types of groups, from intimate corporate meetings in boardrooms overlooking the field to large celebrations in modern and stylish clubs below field level. Groups can rent out rooms that overlook the field or use one of the venue's premium clubs for a cocktail party or large-scale meeting.

the-scenes look at the stadium's rich history and hidden gems. The 60minute Classic Tour takes visitors through the iconic spaces of the stadium, including the newly renovated Outfield Districts, premium clubs, and executive suites. Guests will also get to step on the very same turf that Bo Bichette and José Berríos compete on every night, interact with Blue Jays memorabilia, and learn more about the history of the Blue Jays franchise.

For fans that want a more in-depth experience, the 90-minute Pregame Tour offers a chance to catch batting practice from the outfield while taking in the sights and sounds of the stadium. These new behind-the-scenes tours take fans even closer to the Blue Jays experience than ever before, offering a unique way to connect with the venue and team. It’s the perfect Blue Jays experience for locals and baseball fans travelling to catch a game in Toronto.

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For those looking to celebrate a special occasion, private dinners can be arranged in one of the premium clubs, offering an elegant setting with premier food and drink options. These private spaces, like ROGERS BANNER CLUBor the KPMG BLUEPRINT CLUB, provide a unique way to host corporate events, galas, or personal celebrations in one of Toronto’s most iconic venues. The space can easily transform to meet the needs of any event, bringing a fresh perspective to the event scene in Toronto. Rogers Centre is now so much more than a ballpark; it’s a world-class events venue that also happens to be the home of your Toronto Blue Jays.

“There's really a way for anybody to experience the park, not just as baseball lovers, but as people who are really looking to innovate and host their guests in a different way,” Hampson-Polis said.

The new ways to experience Rogers Centre don’t stop there, either. For fans who want to explore the Blue Jays’ home park closer than ever before, newly launched ballpark tours offer an exclusive, behind-

The recent renovation elevated Rogers Centre as a baseball venue, bringing in fresh views, new experiences, and top tier player facilities. But it also transformed the Blue Jays’ ballpark into so much more. Now able to accommodate a rapidly evolving city with world-class entertainment, can’tmiss concerts, and year-round events, Rogers Centre is the place to be and has something to offer everyone – whether you’re a die-hard Blue Jays fan or simply looking for a unique venue for your next party, meeting, or event. l

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FAN SERVICES GUIDE

ACE

ACE is the Toronto Blue Jays official mascot and loves spending his time meeting fans! You can always find him dancing on the dugouts and entertaining fans throughout the stadium. ACE is always walking around the concourse taking photos with fans. ACE often makes appearances throughout the community when the Blue Jays are out of town, pending availability. Whether it’s a private party, corporate function, charitable event or birthday party, booking ACE can ruffle the feathers of any event! Inquire about ACE bookings please email acethemascot@bluejays.com.

Accessible Support Entrance

Although fans with accessible needs may enter Rogers Centre through any open gate, our designated accessible entrance is Gate 7, located on the south side of the building, close to Bremner Boulevard. Fans requiring accessible support are encouraged to enter through Gate 7. Elevators are also available at Rogers Centre Gates 3, 9 and 13. Entrance points may vary from event to event. Fans requiring assistance or information regarding accessibility should contact our Fan Services Team by phone at 416-341-1000 or by email at fanfeedback@bluejays.com at least one (1) business day prior to their planned visit.

Advance Inside Ticket Window

During any Toronto Blue Jays home game, fans can make upgrade purchase inquires for their day-of-game seat by visiting this location on the 100-Level behind Section 140 - TBC with Box Office. The Inside Ticket Window is available when gates open until the end of the 5th inning.

Aisles & Aisles Etiquette

For the safety and enjoyment of other fans, Rogers Centre and the Toronto Blue Jays ask that you please do not sit or stand in the aisles. Aisles must be kept clear at all times.

With the addition of netting throughout the ballpark to ensure fan safety, fans are permitted to enter the seating area at any point in time throughout the game. That being said, fans are strongly encouraged to remain aware as they are entering/exiting their seats.

Cashless Payment

Rogers Centre is accepting cashless payment only. Reverse ATMs (cash input to receive a pre-loaded debit card) are available inside Jays Shop (Section 110) and at Sections 141, 236, 508 and 532.

Cell Phone Charging Stations

For your convenience, we have Rogers Cell Phone charging stations located at all Fan Services locations. Locations on Level 100 at Sections 123 & 141; Level 200 at Section 236; Level 500 at Sections 508 & 532. They will accommodate iPhone and Android devices.

Fan Assist

Fans are invited to make use of the Rogers Centre Fan Assist Program if they have an issue in their seating section or a question related to their experience. The process is quick and simple and by using the Fan Assist Program, fans are able to report issues in a discreet and convenient manner. Simply send us a text to (647) 559-0060 using your mobile phone - please include your issue or question and seating section, row and seat number. Operators are standing by and participation in our service is free of charge; however, standard carrier text messaging & data charges will apply. Please note: Cell phone numbers that repeatedly send messages which are deemed fraudulent or irrelevant may be prevented from communicating in the future.

Fan Services

Fan Services booths are located on the 100-Level near Sections 123 & 141 on the 200-Level near Sections 212 and 236 and on the 500-Level near Sections 508 and 532. Fans can obtain Misplaced ACE Wristbands for their children and receive assistance related to lost persons or items, pass along feedback and make other general inquires. Fans can check mobility devices or strollers but we kindly note that alternative Stroller Valet locations are in effect on weekends"

50/50 Draw

Our popular 50/50 draws offer fans the chance to support kids in communities across Ontario and win big! Blue Jays 50/50 is the largest raffle in MLB, raising over $55 million over the last 15 years. Last year alone, fans won over $10 million!. Fans 18 years of age or older can buy tickets online by visiting bluejays.com/5050 or by finding our friendly sellers in bright red t-shirts located throughout the stadium. The Jays Care 50/50 draw is regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. For more information, please visit bluejays.com/5050. Thank you for your support!

First Aid

First Aid rooms are located on each level

near Sections 140, 238 and 538. Fans requiring first aid assistance are urged to contact any member of Rogers Centre staff or report to one of our Fan Services or First Aid locations. A certified physician and registered nurses are available during all Blue Jays games and Rogers Centre Events. Ascent EMS will also provide paramedics throughout the facility.

Foul Balls, Homerun Balls & Bats

All fans are asked to stay alert throughout the game for foul balls or bats that might leave the playing area. Fans are permitted to keep any foul and home run balls that are hit into the seats but are asked to be cautious and courteous to others when collecting a ball. Bats entering the stands must be returned if requested by the Blue Jays or visiting team. Fans are prohibited from throwing balls back onto the field. Violators are subject to ejection and possible arrest. Any fan that interferes with a ball in play or the game in any way is subject to ejection from the ballpark and or criminal prosecution.

In/Out Privileges

Security reasons preclude Rogers Centre from allowing in/out privileges to individuals who choose to leave the building. Exceptions can be made in special circumstances through our Fan Services locations. In these situations, a Security supervisor will be called in to assist with your need.

Jays Shop

Fans are invited to shop at Jays Shop, the Official Team Shop of the Toronto Blue Jays. Located beside Gate 5, Jays Shop is the largest team store in all of Canada. Fans can enter from street level between 10:00am to 5:00pm, seven days a week (note: hours subject to change on Toronto Blue Jays home game days). Fans attending Blue Jays games can enter the store at Section 110 upon entering Rogers Centre. For more information, please call (416) 341-2904.

Please note: During Blue Jays games, Jays Shop at Gate 5 will not be accessible to the public and is only accessible to ticketed fans attending the game.

Blue Jays Authentics

Blue Jays Authentics offers one-of-a-kind authenticated Toronto Blue Jays merchandise directly from the field. Items are certified under Major League Baseball’s Authentication Program. Authenticated products available for sale include baseballs, jerseys, bats, bases and much more. Add to your collection or get a unique keepsake from your Rogers Centre experience by visiting the Jays Shop location at Section 146.

Jersey Customization

Jays Shop is pleased to provide jersey cresting on location for fans purchasing jerseys at all Jays Shop locations. For more information, please call 416-3412904.

Jr. Jays Club

Jr. Jays Club is a membership program for kids 14 and under built to create memorable experiences for young fans to build a lasting connection to the team. There are two Jr. Jays Club Membership options; Jr. Jays Club Memberships (Free) and Jr. Jays Club All-Star Memberships (Paid). Fans can register to be a Jr. Jays Club Member (Free Membership) through bluejays.com/jrjaysclub. Jr. Jays Club All-Star Memberships will be available for purchase at Jays Shop or through bluejays.com/jrjaysclub.

For both membership types, fans must register using their Ticketmaster login credentials. If a fan does not have Ticketmaster login credentials, they will be able to create an account at the time of registration. Membership benefits include 50% off Jr. Jays Tickets, Digital games in Ballpark App and Day of InGame Experiences. In addition, Jr, Jays Club All-Star Members will also receive Membership Merchandise, Access to Exclusive Events and more! If you have any questions, please email our Jr. Jays Club Member Representatives at jrjaysclub@ bluejays.com.

Jr. Jays Sundays

Kids 14 & under are invited to join us at the ballpark for Jr. Jays Sundays on every Sunday home game throughout the 2025 Regular Season (with the exception of Opening Weekend & Fan Appreciation Weekend). On Jr. Jays Sundays, kids can visit our Jr. Jays Zones located on the 100, 200 and 500 levels. Majority of our activations run until the end of the game. Postgame, Jr. Jays can run the bases just like the pros. Fans are required to register their Jr. Jays who would like to partcipate into one of four timeslots that occur post-game: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes. Please visit bluejays.com/jrjaysclub to learn more and register for your Run the Bases slot. Beginning on June 11 and running until the end of August, kids can also take part in our Jr. Jays Sundays Outdoor Program outside of Gates 5/6, 7/8 and 10/11. Outdoor programming begins at 10:30 a.m. and runs up until first pitch. Jr. Jays also have the opportunity to be randomly selected by the J FORCE to participate in various in-game activations. Please note: there will be no Jr. Jays programming or Run the Bases on Opening Weekend or Fan Appreciation Weekend.

Lost and Found

Fans who lose an item during a Blue Jays game should visit any Fan Services location to check if the item has been returned. Fans can also contact our Lost & Found department at 416-341-1000. Lost items are held for approximately one month before they are donated to local charities.

Roof Opening/Closing

The decision for the roof to be opened or closed during Blue Jays games is dependent upon information obtained from several weather service sources. If the game begins with the roof open, the roof can be closed at any time if climatic conditions warrant. If the game begins with the roof closed, it may still be opened before the end of the sixth inning if the Umpire Crew Chief and Blue Jays officials agree the weather has turned in a way that will ensure fan comfort and enjoyment. The Blue Jays strive to make Rogers Centre an “outdoor” facility by having the roof open as often as possible. However, the comfort of our fans is a high priority and is always taken into consideration. In Toronto, particularly in June, July, and August high temperatures may result in Heat Warnings issued by the City. Unless fluids are appropriately replaced, heat related illness may occur. Fans with cardiac, respiratory or gastrointestinal problems are at higher risk for heat related illness. Heat related problems can usually be prevented by:

•Applying sunscreen 15-30 SPF

•Wearing a hat

•Wearing light, loose fitting clothes

•Drinking plenty of water or sports drinks

•Limiting alcohol consumption

If you become hot, sweaty, fatigued and thirsty, you should get out of the sun immediately and begin to replenish your fluids. If these symptoms continue or you develop dizziness or muscle cramps, you should visit one of our First Aid rooms for further evaluation and treatment.

Security Measures

In order to provide our fans with a safe environment, the following security measures may be in effect:

•Searches at all entry gates will include the inspection of all items that are carried into the stadium. Everyone entering will be subject to full searches of their person, with the use of walk through metal detectors (WTMD); other methods include hand-held metal detectors or pat downs.

•Searches may cause delays in entering the stadium and we encourage everyone to arrive early. Those patrons who do not carry any items into the stadium will enter more rapidly than those who bring

items in with them. Fans are encouraged to leave belongings in their vehicles or at home whenever possible.

•Law enforcement personnel will be present at all entrances throughout the facility along with our staff to ensure fan safety. We thank our fans for their patience and cooperation in making your experience at Rogers Centre safe and enjoyable.

•Please report any suspicious activity in or around Rogers Centre - See Something, Say Something. Call (416) 341-1200.

•Safety is everyone's responsibility - if you see suspicious activity please report it to any member of our Event staff or uniformed Police personnel.

Multi-purpose and Universal Washroom

Multi-Purpose Washrooms are available for all fans requiring a little extra room or privacy. These washrooms are located near Sections, 140, 238 and 538.

A Universal Washroom is located at Section 119. This washroom is equipped with an adult change table.

If you have any issues gaining access to either of these areas, please ask a staff member for assistance or visit one of our Fan Services locations to report the inconvenience.

Trespassing

Any fan venturing onto the playing field before, during or after a game or event will be subject to criminal prosecution under the criminal code. Fans are also prohibited from accessing dugout roofs, bullpens, clubhouses and all other nonticketed areas within Rogers Centre.

Video Display Board Messages

Celebrate your special occasion at the ballpark with a Videoboard Celebration, Presented by The Keg! With a $150 donation to Jays Care Foundation, you can celebrate your special occasion with your message displayed on the videoboard.

Visit jayscare.com to reserve your Birthday, Anniversary or Special Welcome greeting during your selected Blue Jays home game. Your support will help to provide over 50,000 children and youth with access to sport and recreational programming. A tax receipt will be provided for every donation made. Jays Care Foundation can’t wait to celebrate your special occasion at Rogers Centre this season.l

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT BLUEJAYS.COM

BUFFALO BISONS

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE, EAST DIVISION

Sahlen Field

One James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203

Phone

Fax

Website.

Email.

Owner/Senior Chairman.

(716) 846-2000

(716) 852-6530

www.bisons.com

info@bisons.com

BLUE JAYS

MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATES

Robert E. Rich Jr. Chairman/Rich Products Corporation Exec. Chairman, R.E.G.

Melinda R. Rich

President/Rich Entertainment Group, Senior VP, Finance & Family Office.

Joseph W. Segarra President, Rich Baseball Operations Michael Buczkowski Vice President, Operations & Finance.

Kevin Parkinson Vice President, Food Service Operations.

Robert Free General Manager.

Anthony Sprague Assistant GM.

Brad Bisbing Director, Corporate Sales.

Jim Harrington Director, Sales.

Geoff Lundquist Director, Ticket Office Operations.

Mike Poreda Director, Stadium Operations.

Brian Phillips Retail, Licensing & Entertainment Manager.

Theresa Cerabone “Voice of the Bisons”/Manager Baseball Communications.

Pat Malacaro Digital & Social Content Coordinator.

Marissa Packard Graphic Designer.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS EASTERN LEAGUE, NORTHEAST DIVISION

Delta Dental Stadium One Line Drive, Manchester, NH 03101

Phone

Website .

(603) 641-2005

www.nhfishercats.com

Email info@nhfishercats.com

Ownership Diamond Baseball Holdings

President Rick Brenner

General Manager Taylor Fisher Director, Finance .

Laurie Levesque Director, Stadium Operations

Melissa Dallenbach Director, Ticket Sales + Services Nate Newcombe Manager, Ticket Sales Caleb Baum Manager, Ticket Operations Derek Dingley

Account Executive, Ticket Sales Wesley Bryan

Account Executive, Ticket Sales Jackson Cain Director, Marketing & Promotions . . . . . . . Andrew Marais

Amanda Ballestero

Ally Marcano Entertainment & Promotions Coordinator.

Video & Digital Productions Coordinator.

C. J. Gates Assistant Manager, Retail Store.

Chris Michalski Director, Food + Beverage Operations.

Sean Regan Commissary Manager.

Eugene Steele Supervisor, Food Service Operations.

Curt Anderson Manager, Pub at the Park.

Coordinator, Partnership Management . . . Courtney Peltak Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations Chris Jared Manager, Retail Merchandise Fernando Guzman Manager, Fan Engagement & Creative Services Steve Langdon

Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Sydney Peterson

Kailey Gyorffy Kitchen Manager, Pub at the Park.

Community Relations/Receptionist.

Accounting Manager.

Accountant.

Payroll Administrator.

Executive Asst..

Ticket Office & Sales Coordinator.

Account Executive.

Account Executive

Account Executive.

Account Executive.

Account Executive.

Chief Engineer.

Dean Williams

Gail Hodges

Chas Fiscella

Amy Delaney

Tori Dwyer

Tina Lesher

Ari Musialowski

Sara Acker

Jarret Gilson

Mark Gordon

Burt Mirti

Shaun O’Lay

Director, Field Operations

Mike Georgiadis

Senior Manager, Special Events Casey DeStefano

Assistant Manager, Field Operations Jacob Lennerton Manager, Special Events Jake Levert Manager, Guest Services Sam Geanacopoulos Director of Operations Troy Brisard

Manager

Bench Coach

Brent Lavallee

Jake McGuiggan

Pitching Coach Austin Bibens-Dirkx Hitting Coach Mitch Huckabay

Asst, Pitching Coach Thomas Caulfield

Position Coach George Carroll

Position Coach Delta Cleary Jr.

Head Athletic Trainer

Alan Davis, Jonathan Pappagallo

Gerald Hamilton Engineers.

Head Groundskeeper.

Home Clubhouse/Baseball Operations.

Visiting Clubhouse Manager.

Team Photographer.

Jeff Smolka

Scott Lesher

Bryan Aichinger

Jim McCoy Manager.

Casey Candaele Bench Coach.

Asst, Athletic Trainer

Roelvis Vargas

Matt Beauregard

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Bailey Forst

Strength and Conditioning Coach Casey Callison

Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach Edwin Ortiz

Dietitian Stephanie Boville

Chef

Geoffrey Soriano

Cesar Martin Pitching Coach.

Asst. Pitching Coach.

Hitting Coach.

Asst. Hitting Coach.

Position Coach.

Head Athletic Trainer.

Asst. Athletic Trainer.

Drew Hayes

Henry Leake

Ryan Long

Trevor Cho

Chris Schaeffer

Caleb Daniel

Jason Schwartzman

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Dietitian.

Senior Mental Performance Coach.

Taylor Whitley

Zach Kollar

Yuka Sanui

Tyler Klein Technology Assistant.

Senior Mental Performance Coach

Technology Asst.

Stadium

VANCOUVER CANADIANS NORTHWEST LEAGUE

Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium

4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3H4

Tyler Klein

Adam Gurin

6,500

Phone (604) 872-5232

Fax (604) 872-1714

Sahlen Field

Will Kharfen Stadium.

Seating Capacity.

16,600

Outfield DistancesLF-325, CF-404, RF-325, LCF-371,RCF-367

Website

Email

Operated

Chairman, Vancouver Canadians Jake Kerr

Chairman, Canadians Baseball Foundation Jeff Mooney

General Manager

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Allan Bailey

Walter Cosman

Director, Sales + Marketing Rob Fai

Financial Controller

Coordinator, Accounting

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

. Zane Hunt

Asst. Strength + Conditioning Coach. . . . Abimael Lebron

Mental Performance Coach.

Brenda Chmiliar

Charlene Yaroshuk

Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations Tyler Zickel

Manager, Ticket Operations Jacob Nakhleh

Manager, Marketing Services

Senior Coordinator, Sales

Rosemary Alberts

Cooper Misic

Coordinator, Sales Drew Howson, Zachary Mahaffy

Head Groundskeeper

Levi Weber

Manager Jose Mayorga

Bench Coach

Pitching Coach

Hitting Coach

Asst. Pitching Coach

Position Coach

Matt Van Roemer

Eric Yardley

Ryan Wright

Robelin Bautista

Petr Stríbrcký

Head Athletic Trainer Katie Reyes

Asst. Athletic Trainer Dalton Holemo

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe Cardona

Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach

Noah Or Dietitian

Stephanie Tavel

Technology Assistant Owen Ruddock

Home Clubhouse Manager Glenn Hall

Stadium Nat Bailey Stadium Capacity 6,013

Outfield Distances LF-320, CF-385, RF-335

DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS

FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE, WEST DIVISION

TD Ballpark

373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698

Phone (727) 733-9302

Fax

Website

(727) 734-7661

www.dunedinbluejays.com

Email dunedin@bluejays.com

Vice President, Florida Operations Shelby Nelson

Assistant General Manager Matt Woak

Head of Florida Security

Jason Weaving

Finance & Office Admin. Manager Holly Larsen

Project Manager

Supervisor, Ticket Sales & Operations

Mary Anderson

Mitch Albright

Coordinatior, Ticket Sales & Service Charles Henderson

Community Engagement Specialist

Taylor Adams

Merchandise + Retail Sales Manager Zach Bare Coordinator, Retail Sales & Operations Zakk Netzel Coordinator, Graphics & Social Media Alejandra Perez Coordinator, In-Game Entertainment

Supervisor of Stadium Operations

Senior Building Operator

Electrition

Ballpark Operations

Caitlin Haworth Dietitian

Technology Assistant.

Stadium.

Kat Musial

Austin Padgett

TD Ballpark Capacity.

Outfield Distances

FCL BLUE JAYS

FLORIDA COMPLEX LEAGUE, NORTH DIVISION

Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex 3031 Garrison Road, Dunedin, FL 34698

Phone

Fax

Manager

Bench Coach.

Pitching Coach

Pitching Coach.

Hitting Coach

Hitting Coach

Hitting Coach

Position Coach.

8,500

(727) 734-8007

(727) 734-8162

John Tamargo Jr.

Andy Fermin

Yoel Hernandez

Brett Kennedy

Paul Elliott

Jacob Caples

Dave Hudgens

Luis Silva

Complex Pitching Coach + Special Projects. . Alex Kachler

Head Athletic Trainer

Asst. Athletic Trainer

Alain Pacheco Vidal

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach .

Ron Shifrin

. Katherine Kali

Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach . . Cadin Maynard FCL + Rehab Dietitian.

Mental Performance Coach.

Technology Assistant.

Anna Lehigh

Erika Monsalve

Dallas Young Home Field

DSL BLUE JAYS

Player Development Complex

DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE

D. R. Academy Boca Chica, Dominican Republic Manager.

Danny Canellas Bench Coach.

Pitching Coach.

Dieferson Barreto

Victor Ramos Hitting Coach.

Ricardo Nanita Position Coach.

Pepo Fortunado

Branden Gonzalez Position Coach.

Asst. Pitching Coach.

Asst. Athletic Trainer.

Asst. Athletic Trainer.

Juan Nunez

Ysidro Reyes

Callista Tsangarakis

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Imbewer Alvarez Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Rob Durr

Taylor Johnson Director, Facilities

Justin Williams

Joe Ferrentino

Daniel Van Vaerenbergh

Evan Kaminski

Ballpark Operations Riley Ring

Ballpark Attendant

Head Superintendent

Chase Anschultz

Patrick Skunda

Assistant Head of Grounds Chris VanHorn

Groundskeeper David Musuraca

Florida Ops Clubhouse Manager Bobby Walker

Home Clubhouse Coordinator Jake Schettine

Visiting Clubhouse Coordinator

Manager

Pitching Coach

Steven Morris

Gil Kim

Cory Riordan

Asst. Pitching Coach Antonio Caceres

Hitting Coach Nash Knight

Position Coach Ashley Stephenson

Position Coach Rodrigo Vigil

Head Athletic Trainer

Asst. Athletic Trainer

Luke Greene

Kristen Brooks

Jaci McElyea Nutrition.

Mental Performance Coach.

Jaditchinie Ritza Francois

Erika Monsalve Technology Assistant

Player Development Complex

Diego Colon Home Field.

DSL BLUE JAYS – RED

DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE

D. R. Academy

Boca Chica, Dominican Republic Manager.

Ashley Ponce Bench Coach.

Jose Ferrer Pitching Coach.

Rafael Monsion Hitting Coach.

Jose Mateo

Jesus Azuaje Position Coach.

Asst. Pitching Coach.

Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Ramon Marte

Marcos Sierra Nutrition

Mental Performance Coach.

Technology Assistant

Jaditchinie Ritza Francois

Erika Monsalve

Michael Batista Home Field.

Development Complex

Proud Owner and Fan.