General Blue Jays Discussion Thread (2025)

[mphenhef]

14 hours ago, Masterbather said:

 

I also don't think I'm off base to suggest that pending free agency is a factor. I think it's unrealistic to expect that this doesn't play a role. I think having a father who's a former big leaguer also plays a role in him putting himself first. 

 

This is a ridiculous take.  If he is not playing to protect his free agency money than the injury is legit.  Otherwise, it would make far more sense as far as maximizing his free agency to come back and play and show teams that may look to sign him that he is healthy.  Also, you think already having generational wealth is the reason he would hold out to protect his next contract?  Was Dante a big union guy or something?

[G-Snarls]

Blue Jays Notes: Bichette, Bassitt, France, Berrios

By Mark Polishuk | October 2, 2025 at 12:38pm CDT

Winning the AL East allowed the Blue Jays to bypass the wild card round, and get some needed time off before the ALDS begins on Saturday.  The longer break created some hope that Bo Bichette (who hasn’t played since September 6 due to a left PCL sprain) could get healthy enough to be part of Toronto’s first postseason roster, yet at the moment it looks like the shortstop won’t be ready.

Jays manager John Schneider told The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon and other reporters that Bichette has yet to start running as part of his recovery process.  Schneider and GM Ross Atkins were both, as Bannon put it, ” vague and cautiously optimistic” about Bichette’s availability, yet it is hard to imagine Bichette being included on the roster if he isn’t yet able to run.  Such a lack of mobility would naturally rule out a return to shortstop duty, and even a DH-only or pinch-hitting role seems like a long shot.  Despite the importance of Bichette’s bat to Toronto’s lineup, it hurts the Jays’ overall flexibility by devoting a roster spot to someone playing under what would seemingly be severe limitations.

Schneider said that a decision on Bichette’s status won’t be made until tomorrow, and the Blue Jays don’t have to officially announce their ALDS roster until Saturday morning.  Some gamesmanship could be at play here just to not tip the Jays’ hand about Bichette to the Red Sox and Yankees’ advance scouts, but for now, the question might be if Bichette will even be available for the ALCS should the Jays advance.

Bichette’s bounce-back season was a huge part of the Blue Jays’ run to the division crown.  After an injury-marred down year in 2024, Bichette rebounded to hit .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs over 628 plate appearances this year, with a 134 wRC+ that ranked 20th among all qualified hitters in baseball.  Getting Bichette back even in a bat-only capacity as a DH would be welcome news for the Jays, but all this uncertainty over one of their top players is a cloud hanging over the club’s postseason chances.

In a more positive injury update, Chris Bassitt is slated to pitch multiple innings during an intrasquad game today, which will be the final checkpoint towards the right-hander’s availability for the ALDS roster.  Bassitt last pitched on September 18, and was then (retroactively) placed on the 15-day injured list the next day due to lower back inflammation.  The timing has worked out well enough that the 15-day minimum will expire just prior to Game 1 of the ALDS, and Bassitt is expected to be part of Toronto’s pitching mix.

How the Jays’ pitching plans will shake out is anyone’s guess, beyond the expectation of Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber acting in traditional starting roles.  A healthy Bassitt might be viewed as a favorite for another rotation spot, and the Blue Jays are also weighing both ends of the experience spectrum in future Hall-of-Famer Max Scherzer and rookie Trey Yesavage.

One pitcher who won’t be involved in at least the ALDS roster is Jose Berrios, who went on the 15-day IL on September 25 due to inflammation in his throwing elbow.  Initial scans didn’t indicate any structural damage, and Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith writes that this diagnosis was supported once Berrios got a second opinion.  Since Berrios hasn’t started throwing, it is hard to project whether or not he could be available if the Blue Jays make it deeper into October.  The Jays had already made the decision to move the longtime starter into a bullpen role a couple of weeks ago, and Berrios likely would’ve continued to work as a reliever during the postseason.

Atkins also had an update on first baseman Ty France, who is “feeling better” and “progressing at a level that he could be a factor for us” in the aftermath of an IL placement due to oblique inflammation.  France last played on September 21 and is expected to try and face some live pitching soon, but it remains to be seen if this will come in time for France to be included on the ALDS roster.  Acquired from the Twins at the trade deadline, France has hit .277/.320/.372 over 103 PA in a Jays uniform, and his right-handed bat could be a counter to Boston and New York’s left-handed pitchers

[Spanky__99]

23 hours ago, Jays24 said:

Its true that Bo got caught in between but its also true that hes become too unathletic to adjust to those situations.  That was a pathetic slide, let alone from a guy who plays SS, period.  

You say the stupidest things, it blows my mind.

 

[Jays24]

Anyone looking to get ripped off for 3 General Admission Blue Jays tickets to Game 2 on Sunday?  DM me if interested. 

[Stangstag]

5 hours ago, Jays24 said:

Anyone looking to get ripped off for 3 General Admission Blue Jays tickets to Game 2 on Sunday?  DM me if interested. 

Lol I had the op to get them for face which was $50, and i passed.

I may have splurged for game 5 tix on the resale market like a dumbass…

[Stangstag]

I feel like us members here should be doing our best to buy up as many tix as possible to share with each other at face value. 

Better than these losers buying them just to resell for twice the price.

[jaysblue]

5 hours ago, Stangstag said:

I feel like us members here should be doing our best to buy up as many tix as possible to share with each other at face value. 

Better than these losers buying them just to resell for twice the price.

Prices won't remain this high. Yes they will be more than face value, but best to just wait before the game. People either will remove their listings or lower their prices to unload them. 

Sunday is probably the better game to get tickets for, especially if the Jays lose Game #1. Saturday will likely be the craziest. 

[jaysblue]

Will keep an eye out when Detroit puts ALCS tickets on sale. Wouldn't mind going to a game there and probably will be cheaper than Toronto.

Seattle would be awesome, but that also requires a flight + expensive Seattle hotels lol. 

[jaysblue]

Mariners ALCS tickets go on sale today 4PM PST, so 7PM EST our time. 

[Stangstag]

1 hour ago, jaysblue said:

Prices won't remain this high. Yes they will be more than face value, but best to just wait before the game. People either will remove their listings or lower their prices to unload them. 

Sunday is probably the better game to get tickets for, especially if the Jays lose Game #1. Saturday will likely be the craziest. 

I thought that, but with these games being vs the Yankees and at better times than the past im not so sure prices will come down.

[harvey16]

33 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

I thought that, but with these games being vs the Yankees and at better times than the past im not so sure prices will come down.

Prices are only gonna go up, especially considering they are playing the Yankees and they are also weekend games for 1 and 2. I bought 500L for $230 yesterday. Cheapest tix for 500L are now in the $270-$280 range.

[BatFlip]

3 hours ago, jaysblue said:

Will keep an eye out when Detroit puts ALCS tickets on sale. Wouldn't mind going to a game there and probably will be cheaper than Toronto.

Seattle would be awesome, but that also requires a flight + expensive Seattle hotels lol. 

When I was living in Vancouver, every time the Jays were in Seattle I'd head down with half a dozen to a dozen buddies (and wives) for the entire series.

AMAZING atmosphere and great area.  I can't even imagine how epic that ballpark would be for a Seattle - Jays playoff game.

 

[Governator]

I went to every postseason game in 2015 and 2016, except ONE game.... I had to sell it 1hr before gametime because I had a deadline at work that I couldn't get done early enough.  The game?  JoeyBats batflip 😪

[Stangstag]

14 minutes ago, Governator said:

I went to every postseason game in 2015 and 2016, except ONE game.... I had to sell it 1hr before gametime because I had a deadline at work that I couldn't get done early enough.  The game?  JoeyBats batflip 😪

I went to 3 playoff games in 2015 - all losses

I went to 3 in 2016 - all wins

Went to 2 in 2022 - all losses

Does this mean every playoff game i go to this year will be a win??

Hmmm. I should’ve got tix for game 1.

[Governator]

7 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

I went to 3 playoff games in 2015 - all losses

I went to 3 in 2016 - all wins

Went to 2 in 2022 - all losses

Does this mean every playoff game i go to this year will be a win??

Hmmm. I should’ve got tix for game 1.

Yes, we're blaming you if we crumble

[BatFlip]

13 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

I went to 3 playoff games in 2015 - all losses

I went to 3 in 2016 - all wins

Went to 2 in 2022 - all losses

Does this mean every playoff game i go to this year will be a win??

Hmmm. I should’ve got tix for game 1.

What are you talking about, get tickets for every home game or we'll hold you accountable

[Jays24]

10 hours ago, Stangstag said:

Lol I had the op to get them for face which was $50, and i passed.

I may have splurged for game 5 tix on the resale market like a dumbass…

I bought 6 but had 3 drop out so trying to figure out what to do with the 3 other tix.  Thats crazy you passed at 50 dollars lol. 

[Stangstag]

1 hour ago, Jays24 said:

I bought 6 but had 3 drop out so trying to figure out what to do with the 3 other tix.  Thats crazy you passed at 50 dollars lol. 

Wasn’t super interested in GA tix. I don’t really have young friends that would want to go. Lesson learned, i will just get the tix next time and think about things after

[Stangstag]

1 hour ago, Jays24 said:

I bought 6 but had 3 drop out so trying to figure out what to do with the 3 other tix.  Thats crazy you passed at 50 dollars lol. 

Also i think you can resell them. Official reseller is Seatgeek

[jerb]

Quote

The Toronto Blue Jays are one day away from playing in the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

Members of the team are slated to chat with reporters on Friday, leading off with manager John Schneider, followed by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Watch the press conference live here starting at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/watch-live-blue-jays-meet-media-ahead-of-alds/

[Jays24]

[Jays24]

[hanton]

I normally don't pay that much attention to batting order, anyone want to guess at how JS will construct the lineup?  what we doing with Santander?

vs Fried

1. Springer RF

2. Schneider 2B

3. Vlady 1B

4. Kirk C

5. Santander DH (even splits)

6. Varsho CF (.701 ops vs lefties)

7. Ernie SS

8. Barger 3B (.607 ops vs lefties)

9, Lukes LF

[G-Snarls]

Huge spot for Gausman 

f*** I'd love to see him shove for 7+

[hanton]

or Giminez ss, Lukes out and Schneider goes to LF, Ernie to 2B

[Jays24]

I hate going against lefties because of how ugly our lineup looks.  Its tricky because we did relatively well against lefties but the playoffs are a different animal. 

Boone got blasted for playing his B squad in Game 1 and Schneider might get the same heat if he benches Barger + Lukes for Straw + IKF.  

[G-Snarls]

Game 1 is probably our best pitching matchup 

And we're at home

And it's game 1 in a 5 game series 

You really really want to win that game 

[Masterbather]

3 minutes ago, G-Snarls said:

Game 1 is probably our best pitching matchup 

And we're at home

And it's game 1 in a 5 game series 

You really really want to win that game 

Big game Gausman though. It's a problem.

[Terminator]

6 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

I hate going against lefties because of how ugly our lineup looks.  Its tricky because we did relatively well against lefties but the playoffs are a different animal. 

Boone got blasted for playing his B squad in Game 1 and Schneider might get the same heat if he benches Barger + Lukes for Straw + IKF.  

We are pretty balanced against both righties and lefties.

• our short-side platoon guys are better fielders
• they are also better baserunners
• Vlad, Springer, Kirk, etc. gain the splits advantage
• Barger and Lukes make for great pinch hitters against the Yanks righty-heavy pen

 

[Laika]

Luis Gil over Will Warren is questionable 

Warren 162 innings, 4.07 FIP, 100 Stuff+ and Location+
Gil 57 innings, 4.62 FIP, ugly K and BB rates, 100 Stuff+ 93 Location+ 

Are they scared of throwing WW because Toronto dunked 8 runs on him that one time? 

Gil faced Toronto and only had 1 K in 6 innings. Avoided runs but didn't get whiffs.