You can take the player out of the Blue Jays, but you can never take the Ex-Blue Jay out of the player!
Greetings, this is Mister Ex reporting on the fortunes of our former Toronto Blue Jays. Randal Grichuk, who last wore the Jays’ uniform in 2021, lit up his recent outings with a .462 average and a league‑leading .846 slugging percentage, while Ty France, a 2025 graduate of the club, collected eight hits in six games and posted a .945 OPS. Bo Bichette, still fresh in the memory of Jays fans from his long stint through 2025, contributed a respectable .333 average and 1.011 OPS, and rookie‑ish outfielder Alan Roden added a sparkling .429 clip in limited action. Relievers Jordan Romano and Josh Walker both posted spotless ERAs, with Walker’s stingy 0.43 WHIP and Trent Thornton’s 0.50 WHIP underscoring the quality of former Jays arms now pitching elsewhere, and Eric Lauer earned a win with a tidy 1.42 ERA and sub‑1.00 WHIP.
Looking at the season‑to‑date ledger, first‑baseman Ty France leads the ex‑Jay hitters with a .864 OPS, closely followed by catcher Gabriel Moreno’s .850 OPS, while the most effective former Jays pitcher has been Bryan Baker of the Dodgers, whose 1.52 ERA and 0.89 WHIP have kept him among the league’s elite relievers. Jacob Waguespack, now with Detroit, also shines with a 1.67 ERA and a career‑best 0.81 WHIP.
In the news, Matt Chapman of the Giants was forced to undergo season‑ending core‑muscle surgery, ending a $100 million contract with a void at third base. Daulton Varsho was dealt from Toronto to the Houston Astros on August 3, reuniting him with former Arizona teammate Christian Walker. Eric Lauer, who departed Toronto in May, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and has revived his career with a solid start. Jacob Waguespack, acquired by the Tigers in June, has impressed with a 1.52 ERA and 0.89 WHIP over his recent outings. Former Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman inked a long‑term deal with the Minnesota Twins, extending his stay in the majors through 2027.
Next week the Blue Jays will travel to the Tampa Bay Rays, where they may encounter ex‑Jay arms Steven Matz and Bryan Baker, before heading to Yankee Stadium to square off with the New York Yankees, where former teammate Ryan Yarbroughex could appear on the mound.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .462 | .462 | .846 | 1.308 | 5.1 | |
| Alan Roden | Outfielder | 43 | 2025 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .429 | .500 | .714 | 1.214 | 2.5 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | .385 | .429 | .731 | 1.160 | 8.1 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | .333 | .440 | .571 | 1.011 | 5.3 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .348 | .423 | .522 | .945 | 4.5 | |
| Teoscar Hernández | Outfielder | 609 | 2022 | 7 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .263 | .300 | .316 | .616 | 1.8 | |
| Buddy Kennedy | Third Base | 2 | 2025 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .222 | .364 | .222 | .586 | 0.6 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .333 | .250 | .583 | 0.5 | |
| Ali Sánchez | Catcher | 8 | 2025 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0.3 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .118 | .167 | .176 | .343 | 0.5 | |
| Daulton Varsho | Outfielder | 464 | 2026 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .130 | .200 | .130 | .330 | 0.6 | |
| Spencer Horwitz | First Base | 112 | 2024 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .118 | .167 | .118 | .285 | 0.3 | |
| Leo Jiménez | Third Base | 81 | 2025 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .100 | .182 | .100 | .282 | 0.1 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .120 | .154 | .120 | .274 | 0.5 | |
| Brian Serven | Catcher | 28 | 2024 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0.1 | |
| Luke Maile | Catcher | 159 | 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
| Name | JGP | Ex since | GP | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | K | BB | HR | WHIP | S | HLD | RP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hicks | 25 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | |
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | |
| Josh Walker | 3 | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.43 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | |
| Trent Thornton | 108 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 | 0 | 1 | 1.1 | |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.90 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | |
| Tommy Nance | 82 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Jordan Romano | 231 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Jose Cuas | 4 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.33 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Eric Lauer | 36 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 6.1 | 1 | 0 | 1.42 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.95 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | |
| Jacob Waguespack | 27 | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 1.69 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 1.80 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.67 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.13 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 | |
| Chris Bassitt | 96 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1.25 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Jeff Hoffman | 122 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 5.06 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.31 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 | |
| Hayden Juenger | 2 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 | |
| Kevin Gausman | 148 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 1 | 11.57 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1.71 | 0 | 0 | -3.8 | |
| Tayler Saucedo | 33 | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 1 | 11.57 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.57 | 0 | 0 | -1.9 | |
| Matthew Boyd | 2 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 0 | 1 | 11.81 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | -4.3 | |
| Steven Matz | 29 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 16.88 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.88 | 0 | 0 | -3.8 |
| Ex-Blue Jay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays Game Story, Scores/Highlights... ▼ | Trevor Richards |
| Trevor Richards pitched for the Chicago White Sox and helped secure a 6-1 victory, indicating a solid outing in the game. | ||
| Aug 11 | San Francisco Giants Announce Matt Chapman Update Ahead of Astros... ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman, the Giants' third baseman, has been sidelined since June 30 due to a hernia and is scheduled for season‑ending surgery, leaving the team with a $100 million contract obligation and creating a void at third base. | ||
| Aug 13 | Eric Lauer shows his value as Dodgers sweep the Royals - Los Ange... ▼ | Eric Lauer |
| Eric Lauer delivered a quality start for the Dodgers, pitching 6⅓ innings and allowing two runs (one earned) in a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, helping the team complete a sweep at Dodger Stadium. | ||
| Aug 14 | Orioles Make Major Announcement on 12-Year MLB Pitcher ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt was activated from the 60‑day injured list and is slated to start for the Baltimore Orioles against the Tampa Bay Rays, as the team continues its late‑season push despite a sub‑.500 record. | ||
| Aug 14 | #MLBRebs presented by Farm Bureau: August 2026 Update ▼ | Jacob Waguespack |
| Jacob Waguespack was acquired by the Detroit Tigers on June 10 after being traded from the Brewers' minor‑league system, and he has impressed the Tigers with a 1.52 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP over 23.2 innings, allowing only two earned runs in his last 16 appearances. | ||
| Aug 15 | Houston Astros: Daulton Varsho, Christian Walker lead rally ▼ | Daulton Varsho |
| Daulton Varsho was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Houston Astros on August 3, reuniting him with former Arizona teammate Christian Walker and marking a notable midseason move in his career. | ||
| Aug 15 | Giants Receive Encouraging Injury Update on Matt Chapman - Yahoo ... ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman had season‑ending core‑muscle surgery to repair a tear that required two bone anchors, and doctors estimate an 8‑10‑week recovery period, effectively ending his 2024 season with the San Francisco Giants. | ||
| Aug 15 | Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Week 20 (2026) ▼ | Jordan Romano |
| Jordan Romano earned his 11th career save (seventh with the Rockies) by pitching a scoreless ninth inning in Colorado's 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. | ||
| Aug 15 | Giants Receive Encouraging Injury Update on Matt Chapman ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury that sidelined him for the season, with an estimated recovery time of eight to ten weeks, and the Giants view the update as a positive sign for the 2027 campaign. | ||
| Aug 15 | Roman Anthony headlines trio of Red Sox set for rehab assignments... ▼ | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been on the injured list since June 18 due to a forearm stress reaction and is slated to start a rehab assignment this week, with the Red Sox emphasizing daily communication about his physical and timing readiness as he works toward a return. | ||
| Aug 16 | MN Twins vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Jeff Hoffman’s full-circle mo... ▼ | Jeff Hoffman |
| Jeff Hoffman, a former All-Star reliever, was traded to the Minnesota Twins and signed a contract extending through the 2027 season, after previously playing for the Phillies and signing a three-year, $33 million deal with the Blue Jays for 2025. | ||
| Aug 16 | Are We Seeing A Nate Pearson Renaissance in Kansas City? - Royals... ▼ | Nate Pearson |
| The piece reports that Nate Pearson, after a career-high 66.2 innings in 2024, struggled in 2025 with a 9.20 ERA, was designated for assignment and released on September 20th, and provides his recent stats with the Astros (3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 4.08 FIP) along with a history of minor injuries that have impacted his momentum. | ||
| Aug 16 | Rangers Get Encouraging Injury Updates on Jacob deGrom, Josh Jung... ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen, the Texas Rangers catcher, pitched his fourth rehab game with Triple-A Round Rock, catching seven innings and showing signs of readiness to return after a right forearm strain that placed him on the injured list in early June. While no specific return date is set, the report suggests his comeback could be soon, which would help the Rangers amid other injuries. | ||
| Aug 17 | Los Angeles Dodgers’ Recent Trade With Blue Jays Looks Like a Mas... ▼ | Eric Lauer |
| Eric Lauer was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Toronto Blue Jays on May 17 for cash, reviving his career after being cut by Toronto earlier that month. | ||
| Ex-Blue Jay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11 | Texas Rangers sent C Danny Jansen on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express. | ASG | Danny Jansen |
| Aug 11 | Boston Red Sox transferred 2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. | SC | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Aug 11 | Somerset Patriots sent RHP Yerry Rodríguez on a rehab assignment to Tampa Tarpons. | ASG | Yerry Rodríguez |
| Aug 12 | Reno Aces activated RHP Derek Law from the 60-day injured list. | SC | Derek Law |
| Aug 12 | Athletics recalled RHP Hayden Juenger from Las Vegas Aviators. | CU | Hayden Juenger |
| Aug 13 | San Francisco Giants transferred 3B Matt Chapman from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Abdominal strain. | SC | Matt Chapman |
| Aug 14 | Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Casey Lawrence to a minor league contract. | SFA | Casey Lawrence |
| Aug 14 | RHP Casey Lawrence assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. | ASG | Casey Lawrence |
| Aug 14 | Baltimore Orioles activated RHP Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list. | SC | Chris Bassitt |
| Aug 15 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. | ASG | Yusei Kikuchi |
| Aug 16 | Rochester Red Wings activated RHP Paxton Schultz from the 7-day injured list. | SC | Paxton Schultz |
| ex-Blue Jays | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 - Aug 20 | at the Tampa Bay Rays | Steven Matz Bryan Baker |
| Aug 21 - Aug 23 | at the New York Yankees | Ali Sánchez Ryan Yarbrough |
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