From left: Outfielder George Springer, shortstop Bo Bichette and catcher Alejandro Kirk fell short of expectations at the plate last season for the Blue Jays, compared to their 2022 production.
There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. They are essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form. There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season.
Team brass did take a run at landing two-way superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani in the off-season but missed out. The Blue Jays then shifted focus to the foundation in place while hoping a few additions and some tinkering to team approach pays dividends. The pitching staff, particularly the starting rotation, was durable last season. But this year's spring training was not as kind.
Bowden Francis will get a turn at the start of the campaign after a strong spring. Manoah, Yariel Rodriguez, top prospect Ricky Tiedemann will also be options throughout the year.Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah bumped from spring start due to right shoulder soreness
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