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. In the past week Randal Grichuk, who last wore the Jays’ uniform in 2021, posted a sparkling .364 average with a 1.364 OPS and belted two homers in six games for the Chicago White Sox, while Bo Bichette, a stalwart with 748 career games for Toronto, collected six hits and drove in four runs in a solid .863 OPS stretch. Gabriel Moreno, the 2022 catcher, delivered eight RBIs and a .870 OPS in six appearances for Arizona, and Ty France, who debuted with Toronto in 2025, added five RBIs and five stolen bases while posting a .835 OPS for San Diego. On the mound, former Jays’ relievers shone: Trent Thornton posted a spotless 0.00 ERA with a .60 WHIP and three saves for Chicago, and Ryan Yarbrough recorded a minuscule .43 WHIP and a 1.93 ERA for New York, while rookie Nate Pearson earned a save and kept his ERA at zero for Kansas City.
Looking at the season to date, Ty France leads the ex‑Blue Jays with a .862 OPS, closely followed by Gabriel Moreno’s .851 OPS, and veteran right‑hander Bryan Baker remains the most effective former Jay on the mound with a 1.59 ERA and a sub‑one WHIP.
Among the headlines, Spencer Horwitz landed on the injured list with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Randal Grichuk was re‑signed by the White Sox, a move that keeps him in the majors after his 2021 departure from Toronto. In transaction news, the Kansas City Royals recalled ex‑Jay RHP Jose Cuas from Omaha, adding another familiar face to their roster, and the Royals also have former arm Nate Pearson ready to take the mound.
Next week the Blue Jays will host the Kansas City Royals (Aug. 25‑27), where they may encounter former teammates Jose Cuas and Nate Pearson, before traveling to the Seattle Mariners (Aug. 28‑30) where ex‑Jay Seranthony Domínguez and former bat Rob Refsnyder could line up against them.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .364 | .364 | 1.000 | 1.364 | 4.0 | |
| Brian Serven | Catcher | 28 | 2024 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .333 | .333 | .833 | 1.166 | 3.3 | |
| Buddy Kennedy | Third Base | 2 | 2025 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .600 | .500 | 1.100 | 1.2 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 6 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | .273 | .370 | .500 | .870 | 4.2 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 6 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .250 | .280 | .583 | .863 | 3.9 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | .250 | .385 | .450 | .835 | 3.6 | |
| Alan Roden | Outfielder | 43 | 2025 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .444 | .777 | 1.3 | |
| Daulton Varsho | Outfielder | 464 | 2026 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .238 | .238 | .476 | .714 | 2.4 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | .250 | .385 | .250 | .635 | 2.0 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .286 | .348 | .286 | .634 | 2.1 | |
| Leo Jiménez | Third Base | 81 | 2025 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 | .375 | .167 | .542 | 0.3 | |
| Teoscar Hernández | Outfielder | 609 | 2022 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .200 | .292 | .492 | 1.4 | |
| Spencer Horwitz | First Base | 112 | 2024 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .125 | .222 | .125 | .347 | 0.4 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 | 0.1 | |
| Luke Maile | Catcher | 159 | 2019 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Ali Sánchez | Catcher | 8 | 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Danny Jansen | Catcher | 471 | 2024 | 4 | 9 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Stewart | 10 | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 | |
| Jordan Romano | 231 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | |
| Tayler Saucedo | 33 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.43 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Trent Thornton | 108 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 0 | 1 | 1.7 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 | 1 | 2 | 2.1 | |
| Josh Walker | 3 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.88 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 12 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 1.93 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.43 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 1 | 2.45 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.82 | 3 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 2.45 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1.36 | 0 | 0 | 2.9 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | |
| Jordan Hicks | 25 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.14 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.33 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | |
| Tommy Nance | 82 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Jose Cuas | 4 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 2 | 0.1 | |
| Chris Bassitt | 96 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 4.76 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1.59 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 | |
| Matthew Boyd | 2 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1.33 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 | |
| Kevin Gausman | 148 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 4.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2.08 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 | |
| Jeff Hoffman | 122 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2.25 | 0 | 2 | -0.8 | |
| Eric Lauer | 36 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 7.20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1.40 | 0 | 0 | -1.3 | |
| Hayden Juenger | 2 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | -1.4 | |
| Yusei Kikuchi | 86 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1.60 | 0 | 0 | -2.3 | |
| Jacob Waguespack | 27 | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.50 | 0 | 1 | -1.9 | |
| Steven Matz | 29 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 | 0 | 0 | -1.4 |
| Ex-Blue Jay | ||
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| Jan 1 | San Diego, Robbie! We have acquired left-handed pitcher ... ▼ | Robbie Ray |
| Robbie Ray was traded from the San Francisco Giants to the San Diego team, with the deal also involving cash considerations. This transaction marks a notable change in his professional baseball career. | ||
| Jan 1 | Padres reportedly acquire LHP Robbie Ray from Giants ... ▼ | Robbie Ray |
| Robbie Ray is reportedly being traded to the San Diego Padres from the San Francisco Giants, according to multiple reports including MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. | ||
| Aug 17 | Matt Chapman undergoes season-ending surgery ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman, the Giants' third baseman, sustained an abdominal strain in April, attempted to play despite the injury, and was placed on the injured list on July 1 before undergoing season‑ending surgery, ending his 2026 campaign early. | ||
| Aug 17 | Giants Receive Encouraging Injury Update on Matt Chapman - Yahoo ... ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman had surgery to repair a core muscle that tore off the bone in two places, ending his 2026 season and requiring an estimated eight to ten weeks of recovery. | ||
| Aug 17 | Orioles Make Major Announcement on 12-Year MLB Pitcher ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt, who was a major free‑agent acquisition for the Baltimore Orioles this past winter, has now been cleared to return to the active roster after recovering from an injury. | ||
| Aug 17 | Pirates Activate Oneil Cruz From 60-Day IL - MLB Trade Rumors ▼ | Spencer Horwitz |
| Spencer Horwitz is listed among the Pirates players who are currently on the injured list, indicating he is unavailable for play due to injury. | ||
| Aug 18 | Texas Rangers activate catcher Danny Jansen from 60-day injured l... ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen, 31, was activated by the Texas Rangers from the 60-day injured list after missing the last 64 games due to a right forearm strain. He had originally been placed on the 10-day IL on June 6 (retroactive to June 3) and moved to the 60-day IL on July 29. | ||
| Aug 18 | Texas Rangers activate catcher Danny Jansen from 60-day injured l... ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen, the Rangers’ catcher who missed 64 games with a right forearm strain, was activated from the 60‑day injured list on April 21, 2026, making him available for the lineup again. | ||
| Aug 19 | White Sox stealing Randal Grichuk from Yankees is somehow getting... ▼ | Randal Grichuk |
| The White Sox re‑signed outfielder Randal Grichuk in May after he was released by the New York Yankees, marking a notable but not headline‑grabbing career development for the player. | ||
| Aug 21 | Diamondbacks sign INF Santiago Espinal - Arizona Sports ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Santiago Espinal, a six‑year major‑league infielder and 2022 All‑Star, was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a minor‑league contract and placed with their Triple‑A affiliate in Reno after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers. | ||
| Aug 21 | Ex-Dodgers Infielder Signs With Division Rival - Yahoo Sports ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Former Dodgers utility infielder Santiago Espinal, 31, has signed a minor‑league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks and will report to their Triple‑A affiliate, the Reno Aces, after being released by Los Angeles two months earlier. | ||
| Aug 21 | Santiago Espinal agrees to minor-league deal with D-backs, joins ... ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Santiago Espinal has agreed to a minor‑league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking another team change for him this season. | ||
| Aug 21 | Chicago White Sox get a brutal reality check in latest MLB power ... ▼ | Anthony Kay |
| Anthony Kay delivered a solid outing, pitching six strong innings for the Chicago White Sox in their 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. | ||
| Aug 23 | Angels receive great Yusei Kikuchi news before Rangers game ▼ | Yusei Kikuchi |
| Yusei Kikuchi is slated to rejoin the Los Angeles Angels' starting rotation on Sunday, signaling his return after a period away, likely due to injury. | ||
| Ex-Blue Jay | |||
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| Aug 18 | Texas Rangers activated C Danny Jansen from the 60-day injured list. | SC | Danny Jansen |
| Aug 18 | Arizona Diamondbacks sent LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on a rehab assignment to Reno Aces. | ASG | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| Aug 18 | RHP Hagen Danner assigned to Salt Lake Bees from ACL Angels. | ASG | Hagen Danner |
| Aug 19 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Brock Stewart from the 15-day injured list. | SC | Brock Stewart |
| Aug 19 | Boston Red Sox sent 2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a rehab assignment to Worcester Red Sox. | ASG | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Aug 19 | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp activated RHP Zach Pop from the 7-day injured list. | SC | Zach Pop |
| Aug 19 | Somerset Patriots activated RHP Yerry Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list. | SC | Yerry Rodríguez |
| Aug 19 | Rochester Red Wings placed RHP Paxton Schultz on the temporarily inactive list. | SC | Paxton Schultz |
| Aug 19 | Rochester Red Wings placed RHP Paxton Schultz on the temporarily inactive list. | SC | Paxton Schultz |
| Aug 20 | Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent 3B Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract. | SFA | Santiago Espinal |
| Aug 20 | 3B Santiago Espinal assigned to Reno Aces. | ASG | Santiago Espinal |
| Aug 20 | St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent LHP Josh Fleming to a minor league contract. | SFA | Josh Fleming |
| Aug 20 | RHP Paxton Schultz assigned to Rochester Red Wings. | ASG | Paxton Schultz |
| Aug 21 | Kansas City Royals recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Omaha Storm Chasers. | CU | Jose Cuas |
| Aug 21 | LHP Josh Fleming assigned to Memphis Redbirds. | ASG | Josh Fleming |
| Aug 21 | Athletics selected the contract of 2B Michael Stefanic from Las Vegas Aviators. | SE | Michael Stefanic |
| Aug 22 | San Francisco Giants sent LHP Matt Gage on a rehab assignment to Sacramento River Cats. | ASG | Matt Gage |
| Aug 23 | Los Angeles Angels activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 60-day injured list. | SC | Yusei Kikuchi |
| ex-Blue Jays | ||
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| Aug 25 - Aug 27 | home to the Kansas City Royals | Luke Maile Jose Cuas Nate Pearson |
| Aug 28 - Aug 30 | home to the Seattle Mariners | Rob Refsnyder Seranthony Domínguez |
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