Blue Jays Roundup, Oct 19: 2027 Prospects, Valenzuela's Gold Glove, 1992 Home Run

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Here is some of the latest Blue Jays analysis and history from around the internet. The roundup covers Blue Jays prospects like Nolan Perry, Danny Thompson Jr., and Jay Harry, Brandon Valenzuela's Gold Glove chances, Ed Sprague's 1992 home run, free agent targets Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena, and potential trade targets for Valenzuela.

• Which Blue Jays prospects showed out in '26, could make impact in '27? (MLB.com). Notes the 2026 performance of several Toronto Blue Jays prospects, highlighting Nolan Perry (28 HRs, 117 strikeouts, 2.50 ERA), Danny Thompson Jr. (3.41 ERA, 11.1 K/9), and Jay Harry (.838 OPS, 14 HRs), who could impact the MLB roster in 2027, while also addressing the need for more pitching depth in the majors.
• Blue Jays: Assessing Brandon Valenzuela’s chances at winning the Gold Glove (Blue Jays Nation). Notes that Brandon Valenzuela had strong defensive stats in 2026, including 9 Defensive Runs Saved and 13 Fielding Run Value, but faces stiff competition from Dillon Dingler and Austin Wells, who had higher DRS, FRV, and more innings caught.
• Today in Blue Jays History: Ed Sprague’s Home Run (Bluebird Banter). Looks back at Ed Sprague's pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the 1992 World Series, which gave the Blue Jays a 5-4 victory and helped them tie the series at one game apiece.
• Blue Jays free agent target: Brandon Lowe (Blue Jays Nation). Argues the Toronto Blue Jays should pursue Brandon Lowe as a free agent upgrade at second base, citing his 155 home runs since 2021, 2026 season resurgence with 35 home runs and 5.4 BWAR, and his strong defensive improvements, while noting Ernie Clement's decline and limited alternatives on the roster.
• Randy Arozarena’s East Coast preference could put the Blue Jays in the free-agent race (Jays Journal). Notes that Randy Arozarena's preference for the East Coast and his 2026 performance (.281/.381/.484, 26 HR, 113 R, 5.5 WAR) make him a potential target for the Blue Jays, who need a right-handed power bat in the outfield.
• 3 players the Blue Jays could target if they entertained a Brandon Valenzuela trade (Jays Journal). Argues the Blue Jays should consider trading Brandon Valenzuela for a need-for-need deal, citing his elite defensive metrics, including a Gold Glove finalist nod and top-five MLB catching fielding run value, though his second-half offensive struggles limit his trade value; suggests potential targets include Yankees' Luis García Jr., Cubs' Kevin Alcántara, and Reds' JJ Bleday.