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Frasso isnt in the top 30, that will change with the next update.

Frasso dominates in return from surgery (May 14) Nick Frasso, the Blue Jays’ fourth-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, made his ’22 debut Saturday with Single-A Dunedin. Frasso underwent surgery last summer to repair his right UCL with an internal brace, which is a less invasive form of Tommy John surgery with a shorter recovery time. Frasso's debut was fantastic, with eight strikeouts over three innings of shutout ball. Most encouraging was Frasso’s fastball velocity, which averaged 97.5 mph but reached as high as 100.3. With 12 whiffs on 19 fastballs and six whiffs on eight sliders, Frasso missed bats at an elite rate. His workload will be monitored as he builds back up, but this was a very encouraging first step for the 23-year-old. -- Keegan Matheson

Well if he isnt full of s*** then thats the first thing I can say I am really impressed with Gardner for doing. We dodged a bullet there.

If Springer is to miss anytime at all we should have Lukes up ASAP

Explode is a great way to describe him. He is one exciting prospect.

If you want to look at a perfect example of a team that put their guys in bullpen first and then they move to rotation.....BREWERS....Burnes, Woodruff, Peralta, Houser all started in the bullpen, and seems to be doing quite well for them.

Thats the fifth time the Red Sux have been walked off this year, shame. LOL...Thats the most in baseball.

Rendon was trying to be a good team player, he knew his pitcher was sitting on a no-hitter so thought he would bat left to get a quick out for Detmers. He ended up smashing it out of the park.

https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/opinion/2022/05/09/gausman-for-ray-chapman-for-semien-the-exchange-rate-has-been-money-for-the-jays-so-far.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Gausman for Ray. Chapman for Semien. The exchange rate has been money for the Jays so far The Blue Jays found themselves in an enviable situation this off-season. They had an affordable young core, money to spend and prospects to trade, but the front office was also faced with some difficult decisions that were bound to shape the direction of the franchise. The American League Cy Young Award winner was a pending free agent on a team that lacked front-line options. So too was a finalist for most valuable player and a fixture in the heart of a potent lineup. Further down, the departure of a back-end starter threatened to erode depth, and there weren’t a lot of great options for the bench. After coming one win shy of forcing a play-in game for last year’s post-season, there was little doubt that the Jays had a bright future. Yet the only way these young stars would live up to the hype in the sport’s most difficult division was if they were surrounded by even more talent. That made this off-season particularly crucial not only for this season, but the next few. The Jays hit the one-month mark with a 17-13 record, good enough for third place in the AL East. It’s far too early to know whether their off-season moves will pay off over the long haul, but where’s the fun in that? Here’s a look at how some of the Jays’ key off-season decisions have worked out so far: Kevin Gausman Six starts 3-1, 2.13 ERA, 38 innings, one walk, 46 strikeouts The cost Signed with Jays for five years, $110 million (U.S.) Robbie Ray Six starts 2-3, 4.38 ERA, 37 IP, 13 BB, 31 K The cost Signed with Mariners for five years, $115 million Way too early analysis There aren’t too many Jays fans who want a do-over of this one. At the time of the deal, I wrote Gausman was the prudent choice on a long-term deal because he came with less risk than the occasionally erratic Ray. Turns out he has just as much upside, too, with a dominating opening month that rivals anyone else’s in the game. Gausman has more strikeouts and fewer walks in the same number of appearances ... Outside of one bad start against the White Sox, Ray has been pretty good, but the lack of command should remain a concern and he tends to give up a lot of homers, something Gausman has yet to do. Gausman looked like the better signing before, and nothing that transpired over the last month has changed that. Steven Matz Six starts 3-2, 7.01 ERA, 25 2/3 IP, 8 BB, 30 K The cost Signed with Cardinals for four years, $44 million Yusei Kikuchi Five starts 1-1, 4.35 ERA, 20 2/3 IP, 14 BB, 20 K The cost Signed with Jays for three years, $36 million Way too early analysis Matz was a solid contributor for the Jays, but the years and dollars he signed for in St. Louis seemed a bit excessive for a guy who has been up and down for most of his career. The roller-coaster has continued with three good starts and three bad ones that resulted in an ugly ERA. Hard pass on four seasons of that ... Unfortunately for the Jays, the same could be said about Kikuchi. He has the stuff with a 95-plus-m.p.h. fastball, but at age 30 and four years into a big-league career he remains a project, and there are no guarantees he will ever figure it out. If forced to pick, I’m taking Kikuchi, but it’s entirely possible both clubs end up regretting these deals. Marcus Semien 26 games .184 BA/.495 OPS/0 HR/22 K The cost Signed with Rangers for seven years, $175 million Matt Chapman 30 games .200 BA/.666 OPS/5 HR/33 K The cost Signed with Jays for two years, $25 million after trade with A’s for RH Gunnar Hoglund, IF Kevin Smith, LH Kirby Snead and LH Zach Logue. Way too early analysis Semien is off to an awful start, but if that sounds familiar it’s because he did the same thing a year ago. A disappointing April did little to take the shine away from Semien’s impressive run with the Jays, and it’s entirely possible the situation will repeat itself in Texas. Even if it does, a seven-year commitment never made sense for a team that needed to maintain long-term flexibility to lock up its young stars ... Chapman, who had two years of arbitration remaining when he was acquired from Oakland, made much more sense and he still does, even after an underwhelming start. The 29-year-old was a defensive upgrade at third and possesses a lot of power, but it’s clear there will be long droughts with too many strikeouts. As a two-year fit, he makes sense. But he’s unlikely to stick around after free agency. The only piece the Jays might regret giving away is Hoglund, a top prospect still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Randal Grichuk 26 games .294 BA/.808 OPS/4 HR/24 K The cost Eating $9.7 million of the approximately $21 million owed over next two seasons. Raimel Tapia 25 games .215/.666 OPS/1 HR/19 K The cost $3.95 million Way too early analysis Pick your poison. Grichuk is a starting outfielder on a bad team, while Tapia might not even be a reserve. Neither player has much upside; they just offer different skill sets. On paper, Tapia, with speed and a lefty bat, is a better fit than the redundant Grichuk, but he has looked overmatched at the plate. Consider this a wash for now, but if George Springer goes down with a long-term injury the Jays might end up regretting this one, despite Grichuk’s noticeable flaws.

Rangers manager Chris Woodward on Gleyber Torres' walk-off home run "That's an easy out in 99% of ballparks... He just happened to hit it in a Little League ballpark."

Excellant coverage today LTBF

Yeah, I thought so

Is it just me, or is it weird that the other 2 baserunners did not stand at the plate to greet him? Is he a prick to play with or am I reading too much into it?

Blue Jays' top pitching prospect K's 9 over 5 perfect innings Ricky Tiedemann, the Blue Jays' No. 6 prospect, had to bet on himself to get to where he is now. Originally a San Diego State commit, Tiedemann tried his hand at the MLB Draft in 2020, but after five rounds, his name wasn't called. After a long conversation with his brother, Tai, who was drafted by the Rangers in 2016, Ricky opted to switch away from a four-year school to prove that he was ready to turn professional. "I thought I was ready," Ricky said. "So I bet on myself and wanted to go JUCO for one year, rather than waiting three years at a university." Tiedemann found a brief home at Long Beach Junior College, but the school cancelled spring sports due to COVID-19. He was on the move again, finding his one-year destination at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif. As a freshman, Tiedemann pitched in seven games, tossing 38 innings with 60 strikeouts and a 3.55 ERA. Being selected as the 91st overall pick in the 2021 Draft by the Blue Jays made Tiedemann's sacrifice worth it, and he's looking to prove himself -- and his brother -- right that he can perform at the highest level. "Honestly, I think that he saw something I didn't see in myself," Tiedemann said. "He saw me being great at the next level and he wanted me to be different compared to everybody else. He wanted me to bet on myself probably more than I did, so he just pushed me and just kept telling me that I have what it takes." Now Tiedemann is displaying his talents at the Single-A level. In Friday's 7-0 win for Dunedin, the southpaw racked up a career-high nine strikeouts to accompany a perfect five innings en route to his third win of the season. The career high in punchouts follows three straight outings with eight strikeouts. Although baseball fans are notoriously disappointed whenever a pitcher working with a perfect game is lifted, Tiedemann has an opportunity to make history in back-to-back starts. "I know that the coaches and managers have a plan for me and a plan for the guys as well, and they have to follow that no matter what happens," Tiedemann said. "I mean, of course, I wanted to go back out there, but also I want my guys to get their innings as well and show what they have too." Over his last two starts, Tiedemann has worked a no-hitter and perfect game in 10 scoreless innings of work, allowing no hits in consecutive appearances and no runs in three consecutive outings. Through four professional appearances, the 19-year-old has given up just two runs over 20 innings (0.90 ERA), while giving up just five hits and fanning 33 batters. Each of Tiedemann's first few starts has been capped at five innings. The one blunder on his current résumé is the 10 walks, but the small mistakes haven't slowed him down. "I think it's just overall command ... just being more consistent with [pitches]," Tiedemann said. His current big league projection, according to MLB Pipeline, is set at 2024. But the 6-foot-4 rookie is the organization's top-ranked pitching prospect. Tiedemann, who believes he's ready for a rapid ascension through the Minor League ranks, could have his trajectory accelerated if his success continues. "I feel like I can compete at any level. I think I can win at any level," Tiedeman said. "I know that I can compete, but there's definitely always room for improvement, and I definitely know I can improve on a lot more things and get better as a pitcher. I think [the Blue Jays] can see that as well, and they want me to be perfect so that by the time I get there, I'm unstoppable."

I always love to read about our prospects and keeping up with them. Havok used to do a daily report and it was always my favourite and i realize its a lot to take on. But this thread, Im beyond excited for it, and where you are gonna take it and please know the BJMB appreciates it!! Great job again TL. Between this thread and your new highlight thread, you've just made this site even more enjoyable. Thanks!!

LOL little Pinto Bean

great nab, Tabby saying you dont want to use up your bullpen goin into a 4 game series with Boston, Meanwhile in Tampa Boston is on their 5th pitcher of the day

I agree with him being a PLUS defender at 2nd, and if you put him against Semien who won the gold glove. He is hands down better than Semein. Story is now added to 2nd base list and I say Espy is better. I think we are seeing a gold glover in the making. The more he plays the better he seems to get. Also his bat is playin well and drivin the ball more, so that job is his. I dont feel bad for Biggio as I think he will get enough reps in and be very nice coming off the bench. The FO did do a great job not only turning Steve Pearce into Espy, but also bringing in guys like Semien, Chapman, Springer who work hard everyday at their craft. Now Bo and Espinal are reporting early for work and it is clearly showing on the field.

First guy I think of is Garrett Whitlock.

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/toronto-blue-jays-top-mlb-prospects-updates-2022?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage Juenger off to hot start in Double-A (April 19) The 2021 sixth-round pick made an immediate impression with the Blue Jays and it’s only gotten better from there. Coming off a strong camp, Toronto has opened right-hander Hayden Juenger in a bulk role with Double-A New Hampshire, where he’s started the year by striking out 11 batters over five hitless innings. This shows how the Blue Jays, like many teams, are changing their approach to pitching development. The club is already showing the value of bulk roles and multi-inning relievers, and Juenger could push for a big league spot by the end of the season if he continues on this trajectory. Ranked as the No. 26 prospect in the organization, he’s putting himself in a great position to rise through the season

I used to pay MLB and got blackout alot of games and got fed up. Now I use MLB 66 with Nord but never heard of sportsurge I'd like to try it out. Is it just a matter of going to the site and can i access with Nord VPn.