MARCH 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Bo Bichette's RBI double | 03/20/2021Bo Bichette drives a double into center field, scoring Marcus Semien to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 2-0 in the 2nd inning
Sharp in spring debutThornton struck out four over two perfect innings in his first Grapefruit League action of the year Friday against the Tigers.
ImpactHe threw 20 of his 27 pitches for strikes. Thornton had a delayed start to camp as he recovered from September surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow, so he may not have time to get stretched out for a rotation role despite the team's need in that area, but he could still provide valuable innings right away as the Jays look to cover for the absence of Nate Pearson (groin).
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Bo Bichette's RBI double | 03/20/2021Bo Bichette drives a double into center field, scoring Marcus Semien to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 2-0 in the 2nd inning
MARCH 20, 2021•MLB.COM
All but confirmed as closerYates will make his second appearance of the spring Saturday against the Phillies, and Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker described the ninth inning as "his job to lose," Mark Fe...
ImpactThe team has held off naming one of its big offseason acquisitions as the closer, but with Yates looking healthy in his first spring action, an official announcement should come before camp breaks. The right-hander, who turns 34 next week, is looking to bounce back from a 2020 season cut short by bone spurs in his elbow, but Yates at his best is among the best relievers in baseball, as he racked up 53 saves with a 1.67 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 191:30 K:BB over 123.2 innings for the Padres in 2018-19.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Erasmo Ramirez's winding baseball journey could land him in Detroit this summerVeteran right-hander Erasmo Ramirez isn't likely to make the Tigers opening day roster, but he's made himself a viable option for later in t...
MARCH 20, 2021•DETROITNEWS.COM
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MARCH 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Dealing with inflammationHatch has been diagnosed with mild right elbow inflammation, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ImpactHatch underwent an MRI after leaving Wednesday's spring game against the Yankees with a right elbow issue. The Blue Jays are still gathering information on his injury, and the right-hander doesn't yet have a timetable for his return.
MARCH 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
