The Toronto Blue Jays made a number of trades throughout MLB earlier than the Monday deadline. The large ones included sending Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs and buying and selling Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros, after which the Jays’ huge acquisition was touchdown Jose Soriano from the Angels, and Toronto additionally acquired Spencer Arrighetti within the Varsho commerce.
As a result of inflow of latest gamers into the group, the Blue Jays have introduced some roster casualties, which embody 4 gamers within the minor leagues who’ve been launched from the group.
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Toronto Blue Jays Launched Eloy Jimenez, Jorge Alcala, Caleb Freeman, and Conor Larkin
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Eloy Jimenez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he returns to the bench for a pinch runner after his single throughout a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photograph by Harry How/Getty Photographs)
The Toronto Blue Jays’ organizational transactions tracker displays all 4 of the launched gamers.
MLB.com wrote (all on 8/4):
“Buffalo Bisons launched DH Eloy Jiménez.”
“Buffalo Bisons launched RHP Caleb Freeman.”
“Buffalo Bisons launched RHP Jorge Alcala.”
“Buffalo Bisons launched RHP Conor Larkin.”
Of the 4 gamers launched from the group, simply Jorge Alcala and Eloy Jiménez have MLB expertise.Â
They’ve each performed in components of seven MLB seasons. Alcala has not made an MLB look this season, and Eloy Jiménez has performed in eight video games with the Blue Jays in 2026. Jiménez signed with the Jays in early June, and Jorge Alcala landed a minors pact again in December.Â
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Eloy Jiménez and Jorge Alcala’s MLB Careers
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA РAPRIL 19: Eloy Jim̩nez #74 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats towards the Arizona Diamondbacks through the MLB recreation at Chase Discipline on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4. (Photograph by Christian Petersen/Getty Photographs)
Over 31 at-bats with the Blue Jays this season, Eloy Jiménez recorded 9 hits (.290 common), however didn’t report an XBH and drove in 3 runs. For his 7-year MLB profession, Eloy Jiménez has a profession .269 common with 95 residence runs, 301 RBI, and a lifetime OPS+ of 112.
Jorge Alcala can also be a seven-year veteran reliever. He’s pitched a complete of 218.1 innings in his profession and has an ERA of 4.29 with 226 strikeouts. In his final MLB motion (2025), Alcala pitched with three groups and posted an ERA of 6.00+ over 40+ innings and 46 strikeouts.
Alcala has a profession pitching report of 9-13 and pWAR of 0.9.
Each Eloy Jimenez and Jorge Alcala are free to signal with any MLB staff now that they’re free brokers.
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Caleb Freeman and Conor Larkin
The 2 different gamers who have been launched from the Blue Jays’ AAA affiliate have been Calen Freeman and Conor Larkin.
Freeman, 28, holds an ERA of 4.13 throughout two ranges of the minors this season (AA & AAA), with 37 strikeouts in 28+ innings pitched. His profession pitching report within the minors is 15-15. He’s pitched 242.2 innings throughout a number of totally different ranges and has posted an ERA of three.93 with 291 strikeouts.
Conor Larkin, 27, has an unsightly 13.19 ERA over 14+ innings with AAA Buffalo.
His profession stats within the minors are: 4.45 ERA, 25 saves, 146 appearances, 182 IP, 208 SO, WHIP: 1.31.
The Blue Jays Proper Now….
The Toronto Blue Jays are at present taking over the Houston Astros in a 3-game sequence this week.
Toronto gained the sequence opener on Monday to enhance to 53-60. It hasn’t been the season the Jays have hoped for up to now, however the AL Wild Card race continues to be WIDE open.
With that 53-60 report, Toronto is simply 4.0 video games again of the ultimate playoff spot. Nonetheless, there are 5 groups forward of the Jays who’re additionally vying for that playoff spot.
The Blue Jays are 6-4 of their final 10 video games, and have an unsightly run differential of -56.
After the Astros sequence, the Blue Jays will play the Cubs in a make-up recreation on Thursday, after which keep on the street to face the Phillies this weekend.
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