You can take the player out of the Blue Jays, but you can never take the Ex-Blue Jay out of the player!
Mister Ex here, bringing you the latest on our former Jays. Teoscar Hernández lit up the diamond last week, posting a .333 average and a sparkling .929 OPS in five games for the Dodgers, while Otto Lopez added a pair of homers, four stolen bases and a solid .296 clip for the Marlins. Danny Jansen, who last wore the blue in 2024, proved his power still hums, slugging .909 and belting two long balls in just three outings. On the mound, Robbie Ray continued his fine work for San Diego, delivering 11⅓ innings with a tidy 2.38 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP, and rookie‑ish Bryan Baker kept the Rays’ staff healthy with a spotless 0.00 ERA and a sub‑one WHIP over three appearances.
Looking at the season‑to‑date, Otto Lopez and Gabriel Moreno have emerged as the most productive ex‑Blue Jays at the plate, posting OPS figures of .784 and .848 respectively, while Bryan Baker leads the former pitchers with a league‑leading 1.50 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP.
In news, the Kansas City Royals selected the contract of former outfielder Anthony Gose on Aug. 27, adding another familiar face to their roster. The only notable transaction involving an ex‑Jay this week was Gose’s move; no other former Blue Jays were traded or released by Toronto during the period.
Next week the Blue Jays will travel to the Guardians in Cleveland, where they could square off against ex‑Jay right‑hander Ryan Borucki and former Marlins arm Foster Griffin, before heading to Kansas City to meet the Royals, where Anthony Gose and former pitcher Nate Pearson will be on the opposing side.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | Catcher | 471 | 2024 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .273 | .273 | .909 | 1.182 | 2.7 | |
| Michael Stefanic | Second Base | 9 | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 | 0.7 | |
| Teoscar Hernández | Outfielder | 609 | 2022 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .333 | .429 | .500 | .929 | 3.6 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .263 | .444 | .421 | .865 | 3.7 | |
| Alan Roden | Outfielder | 43 | 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .500 | .333 | .833 | 0.5 | |
| Brian Serven | Catcher | 28 | 2024 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .222 | .222 | .556 | .778 | 1.1 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .222 | .333 | .444 | .777 | 2.7 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 6 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .296 | .286 | .444 | .730 | 3.6 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .300 | .391 | .300 | .691 | 2.3 | |
| Daulton Varsho | Outfielder | 464 | 2026 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .208 | .269 | .375 | .644 | 2.4 | |
| Leo Jiménez | Third Base | 81 | 2025 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .182 | .400 | .182 | .582 | 0.8 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .176 | .263 | .235 | .498 | 1.1 | |
| Spencer Horwitz | First Base | 112 | 2024 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .174 | .208 | .174 | .382 | 0.8 | |
| Luke Maile | Catcher | 159 | 2019 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Buddy Kennedy | Third Base | 2 | 2025 | 2 | 6 | 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 | |
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 4 | 6 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | 29 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Anthony Gose | 202 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | |
| Tayler Saucedo | 33 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.60 | 0 | 2 | 1.7 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.67 | 2 | 0 | 1.6 | |
| Jordan Romano | 231 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.75 | 1 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.1 | |
| Jeff Hoffman | 122 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Josh Walker | 3 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.20 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 | |
| Jose Cuas | 4 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Brock Stewart | 10 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.60 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 | |
| Matthew Boyd | 2 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0.83 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 11.1 | 0 | 0 | 2.38 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1.15 | 0 | 0 | 2.9 | |
| Yusei Kikuchi | 86 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 2.57 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | |
| Jacob Waguespack | 27 | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 1 | 2.70 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.90 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.60 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Kevin Gausman | 148 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 3.75 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | |
| Chris Bassitt | 96 | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 12.1 | 2 | 0 | 4.38 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1.38 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Eric Lauer | 36 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 | |
| Derek Law | 58 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1.71 | 0 | 0 | -1.8 | |
| Adam Macko | 22 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.14 | 0 | 1 | -0.9 | |
| Tommy Nance | 82 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 | |
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 10.13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.25 | 0 | 0 | -1.8 | |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | -2.4 | |
| Trent Thornton | 108 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 1 | 20.25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | -4.8 | |
| Jordan Hicks | 25 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 32.40 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4.20 | 0 | 0 | -5.4 | |
| Hayden Juenger | 2 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 40.50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 | -2.9 |
| Ex-Blue Jay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Luke Maile Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |... ▼ | Luke Maile |
| The article details multiple recent transactions involving catcher Luke Maile, including his selection by the Kansas City Royals from the Omaha Storm Chasers, several minor‑league assignments, free‑agency elections, and a designation for assignment, spanning from 2024 through mid‑2026. | ||
| Aug 24 | Santiago Espinal agrees to minor-league deal with D-backs, joins ... ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Santiago Espinal has agreed to a minor‑league contract, joining the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for the upcoming season. | ||
| Aug 24 | Diamondbacks bring in veteran Santiago Espinal ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Santiago Espinal signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, indicating a new opportunity within the organization but without any major league implications at this time. | ||
| Aug 24 | Diamondbacks sign veteran INF Santiago Espinal to minor league co... ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Santiago Espinal has signed a minor league free agent contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, joining the organization as a veteran infielder. | ||
| Aug 24 | 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 26 | Rangers' Danny Jansen: Drives in three during loss - CBS Sports ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen went 2-for-4 with a two‑run homer and an RBI double in the Rangers’ 11-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox, marking his first extra‑base hits since returning from the injured list. | ||
| Aug 27 | Chicago Cubs news — Gausman, Holmes, Conforto, Ramirez, Suzuki, H... ▼ | Kevin Gausman |
| Kevin Gausman delivered solid performances for the Chicago Cubs, tossing seven shutout innings in a 7‑0 victory and providing a quality start that helped the team’s rotation, demonstrating his value as a reliable veteran pitcher. | ||
| Aug 28 | Former Guardians reliever has a chance to get revenge on Clevelan... ▼ | Anthony Gose |
| Anthony Gose, a former Cleveland Guardians reliever who previously transitioned from outfielder to pitcher, has been promoted to the Kansas City Royals’ major‑league roster for their upcoming three‑game series against the Guardians, marking his return to the big leagues after time in Triple‑A. | ||
| Aug 28 | Former Tigers outfielder-turned-pitcher is back in majors at age ... ▼ | Anthony Gose |
| Anthony Gose's baseball career is entering a new phase as the Kansas City Royals have selected his contract, signaling a change in his team affiliation. | ||
| Aug 28 | Royals Select Anthony Gose - MLB Trade Rumors ▼ | Anthony Gose |
| Anthony Gose, formerly an outfielder turned pitcher, signed a minor‑league deal with the Royals in late April and has been pitching out of the Omaha bullpen, posting a 4.89 ERA over 46 Triple‑A innings with a 27.6% strikeout rate and a 13.8% walk rate, while his fastball velocity has settled around the mid‑90s mph. | ||
| Aug 29 | D-backs Reveal Pitching Plan vs Giants in New 3-Player Roster Mov... ▼ | Derek Law |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks selected veteran right‑hander Derek Law’s contract, adding him to the 40‑man roster to serve as a long reliever for the upcoming doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. | ||
| Aug 29 | Derek Law News: Selected from Reno ▼ | Derek Law |
| The Arizona Diamondbacks promoted Derek Law from their Triple-A affiliate in Reno to the major league roster on Saturday. | ||
| Aug 30 | Teoscar Hernández leads slumping Dodgers to win over Tigers ▼ | Teoscar Hernández |
| Teoscar Hernández delivered a key two‑run home run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead and contributing to their victory in the game. | ||
| Aug 31 | Red Sox Injury Update: Latest on Isiah Kiner-Falefa Amid Rehab As... ▼ | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa has finished his minor‑league rehabilitation stint and is now cleared to rejoin the Boston Red Sox’s active roster, indicating his return from the injured list. | ||
| Aug 31 | Teoscar Hernández ‘Relieved’ By Performance At Pivotal Moment ▼ | Teoscar Hernández |
| Teoscar Hernández, the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, made a notable contribution in the Dodgers' victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, delivering a timely performance that helped secure the win. | ||
| Ex-Blue Jay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | Rochester Red Wings placed C Riley Adams on the temporarily inactive list. | SC | Riley Adams |
| Aug 25 | Toledo Mud Hens released RHP Nick Sandlin. | REL | Nick Sandlin |
| Aug 25 | Rochester Red Wings placed RHP Paxton Schultz on the temporarily inactive list. | SC | Paxton Schultz |
| Aug 26 | Athletics optioned RHP Hayden Juenger to Las Vegas Aviators. | OPT | Hayden Juenger |
| Aug 27 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of LHP Anthony Gose from Omaha Storm Chasers. | SE | Anthony Gose |
| Aug 27 | San Francisco Giants designated 3B Buddy Kennedy for assignment. | DES | Buddy Kennedy |
| Aug 27 | El Paso Chihuahuas placed DH Will Wagner on the temporarily inactive list. | SC | Will Wagner |
| Aug 28 | LF Junior Lake assigned to Toros de Tijuana. | ASG | Junior Lake |
| Aug 28 | Texas Rangers recalled LHP Adam Macko from Round Rock Express. | CU | Adam Macko |
| Aug 28 | RHP Nick Sandlin assigned to Toledo Mud Hens. | ASG | Nick Sandlin |
| Aug 28 | Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Nick Sandlin to a minor league contract. | SFA | Nick Sandlin |
| Aug 28 | Minnesota Twins optioned RF Alan Roden to St. Paul Saints. | OPT | Alan Roden |
| Aug 29 | Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of RHP Derek Law from Reno Aces. | SE | Derek Law |
| Aug 29 | Los Angeles Angels designated RHP Shaun Anderson for assignment. | DES | Shaun Anderson |
| Aug 30 | 3B Buddy Kennedy elected free agency. | DFA | Buddy Kennedy |
| Aug 30 | San Francisco Giants sent 3B Buddy Kennedy outright to Sacramento River Cats. | OUT | Buddy Kennedy |
| ex-Blue Jays | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 - Sep 3 | at the Cleveland Guardians | Ryan Borucki Foster Griffin |
| Sep 4 - Sep 6 | at the Kansas City Royals | Luke Maile Anthony Gose Jose Cuas Nate Pearson |
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