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Thu Mar 22 201809:39American League East capsules
Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Boston Red Sox2017: 93-69, first place, lost to Houston in ALDS.Manager: Alex Cora (first season).He's Here: DH J.D. Martinez.He's Outta Here: Manager John Farrell, RHP Doug Fister, OF Chris Young, RHP Addison Reed, OF Rajai Davis, LHP Henry Owens, LHP Fernando Abad.Projected Lineup: RF Mookie Betts (.264, 24 HRs, 102 RBIs), LF Andrew Benintendi (.271, 20, 90), 1B Hanley Ramirez (.242, 23, 62) or Mitch Moreland (.246, 22, 79), DH J.D. Martinez (.303, 45, 104 with Tigers and Diamondbacks), 3B Rafael Devers (.284, 10, 30 in 58 games), SS Xander Bogaerts (.273, 10, 62), CF Jackie Bradley Jr. (.245, 17, 63), C Christian Vazquez (.290, 5, 32) or Sandy Leon (.225, 7, 39), 2B Eduardo Nunez (.313, 12, 58, 24 SBs with Giants and Red Sox) or Dustin Pedroia (.293, 7, 62, .369 OBP in 105 games, expected to be out until late May following knee surgery).Rotation: LH Chris Sale (17-8, 2.90 ERA, MLB-best 308 Ks, MLB-high 214... [More]
Sun Mar 11 201816:43Biagini lasts just 1 2/3 innings in start against Pittsburgh
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Joe Biagini is being stretched out at spring training to provide rotation depth for the Toronto Blue Jays.One bad start is not a concern to Blue Jays manager John Gibbons.Biagini lasted just 1 2/3 innings, allowing all five runs scored by Pittsburgh in the Pirates' 5-0 win over Toronto on Sunday. The right-hander walked two, struck out two, and gave up four hits, including consecutive homers to Adam Frazier and Gregory Polanco that ended his day."He had trouble locating the ball," Gibbons said. "He's being throwing pretty good this spring. It was just one of those days, spiking a lot of balls. I don't want to overanalyze it. He was off today."Biagini was touched for four earned runs over 8 1/3 innings in three previous starts,His starting work during the exhibition season has taken on added significance with Toronto ace Marcus Stroman slowed by inflammation in his right shoulder.The Blue Jays haven't ruled out Stroman being back to pitch during the first time... [More]
Mon Feb 26 201822:49Reliever Seung-Hwan Oh, Blue Jays finalize $2M, 1-year deal
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Free agent reliever Seung-Hwan Oh and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $2 million, one-year contract.The deal announced Monday includes a $1.75 million salary this year and a $2.5 million team option for 2019 with a $250,000 buyout. The second year would become guaranteed if he appears in 70 games this season.Oh could make $500,000 in performance bonuses based on pitching appearances: $125,000 each for 40, 50, 60 and 70. He also could make $1 million in bonuses for games finished: $125,000 apiece for 25, 30, 35 and 40m and $250,000 each for 45 and 50.A 35-year-old right-hander, Oh was 1-6 with a 4.10 ERA and 20 saves in 24 chances last year for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was 6-3 with a 1.92 ERA and 19 in 23 chances for the Cardinals in 2016.He figures to be a setup man for Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna.Toronto cleared a roster spot by designating outfielder Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Mon Feb 26 201819:29Reliever Seung-Hwan Oh, Blue Jays finalize 1-year contract
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Free agent reliever Seung-Hwan Oh and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a one-year contract with a 2018 salary of $1.75 million.The deal announced Monday includes a $2.5 million team option for 2019 that could become guaranteed based on appearances.A 35-year-old right-hander, Oh was 1-6 with a 4.10 ERA and 20 saves in 24 chances last year for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was 6-3 with a 1.92 ERA and 19 in 23 chances for the Cardinals in 2016.He figures to be a setup man for Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna.Toronto cleared a roster spot by designating outfielder Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Jan 23 201817:50Granderson, Blue Jays finalize $5 million, 1-year deal
TORONTO (AP) — Outfielder Curtis Granderson and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract.The three-time All-Star wore a Blue Jays T-shirt in a video posted to his Twitter timeline Tuesday and wrote he was "thrilled" to announce he'll be playing north of the border this season.He can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $125,000 for 450, $250,000 apiece for 500 and 550, $375,000 for 600 and $500,000 for 650.Granderson agreed to the deal about a week ago, subject to a successful physical.The 36-year-old is Toronto's second outfield acquisition in five days. Randal Grichuk was acquired in a trade from St. Louis on Friday.Toronto also has outfielders Ezequiel Carrera, Steve Pearce and Kevin Pillar.Grandson split last season between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting .212 with 26 home runs in 527 plate appearances.A 14-year veteran who has also played for Detroit and the New York Yankees, Granderson is a career .252 hitter with 319 home runs and 865 RBIs.___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Jan 23 201814:50Granderson, Blue Jays finalize $5 million, 1-year deal
TORONTO (AP) — Outfielder Curtis Granderson and the Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract.The three-time All-Star wore a Blue Jays T-shirt in a video posted to his Twitter timeline Tuesday and wrote he was "thrilled" to announce he'll be playing north of the border this season.He can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $125,000 for 450, $250,000 apiece for 500 and 550, $375,000 for 600 and $500,000 for 650.Granderson agreed to the deal about a week ago, subject to a successful physical.The 36-year-old is Toronto's second outfield acquisition in five days. Randal Grichuk was acquired in a trade from St. Louis on Friday.Toronto also has outfielders Ezequiel Carrera, Steve Pearce and Kevin Pillar.Grandson split last season between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting .212 with 26 home runs in 527 plate appearances.A 14-year veteran who has also played for Detroit and the New York Yankees, Granderson is a career .252 hitter with 319 home runs and 865 RBIs.___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Jan 23 201814:10Blue Jays sign OF Grandson to 1-year, $5 million deal
TORONTO (AP) — Outfielder Curtis Granderson has signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.The three-time All-Star wore a Blue Jays T-shirt in a video posted to his Twitter timeline and wrote he was "thrilled" to announce he'll be playing north of the border this season.Grandson's arrival was reported a week ago but did not become official until the team announced the move Tuesday.The 36-year-old Granderson is Toronto's second outfield acquisition in the past few days. The Blue Jays got Randal Grichuk in a trade with St. Louis on Friday.Toronto also has outfielders Ezequiel Carrera, Steve Pearce and Kevin Pillar.Grandson split last season between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting .212 with 26 home runs.A 14-year veteran who has also played for Detroit and the New York Yankees, Granderson is a career .252 hitter with 319 home runs and 865 RBIs.
Sat Jan 13 201812:22Josh Donaldson agrees to $23M, 1-year deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $23 million contract Friday, the largest one-year deal for an arbitration-eligible player.The 32-year-old, a three-time All-Star, topped the $21,625,000, one-year deal covering 2018 agreed to last May by outfielder Bryce Harper and Washington.Donaldson, the 2015 AL MVP, got a $6 million raise after rebounding from an injury-slowed 2016 to hit .270 last season with 33 homers and 78 RBIs in 113 games. The sure-handed infielder missed time from April 14 through May 25 with a calf injury, which also hampered him during spring training.Donaldson was coming off a $28.65 million, two-year deal. He is eligible for free agency after this season.Toronto also agreed to one-year deals with outfielder Ezequiel Carrera for $1.9 million, left-hander Aaron Loup for $1,812,500, outfielder Kevin Pillar for $3.25 million, right-hander Aaron Sanchez for $2.7 million, second baseman Devon Travis for $1.45 million and right-hander... [More]
Mon Sep 18 201705:25OF Ezequiel Carrera hit 10th double of season, giving him hit in...
OF Ezequiel Carrera hit his 10th double of the season, giving him a hit in all five games he played against Minnesota this season. Carrera hit .375 (6-for-16) vs. the Twins in 2017.
Thu Sep 7 201705:18RF Ezequiel Carrera singled first time up -- on first pitch of g...
RF Ezequiel Carrera singled his first time up -- on the first pitch of the game -- and scored the Toronto run. He is 13-for-33 in the first inning this season and has hit .286 in 14 games against the Red Sox this season.
Fri Aug 11 201704:18OF Ezequiel Carrera 1-2 with sacrifice bunt Thursday in 4-0 win ...
OF Ezequiel Carrera was 1-for-2 with a sacrifice bunt Thursday in the 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. He is batting .358 (29-for-81) in the past 25 games in which he has started.
Mon Jul 31 201703:05OF Ezequiel Carrera hit first career leadoff homer of game in bo...
OF Ezequiel Carrera hit his first career leadoff homer of a game in the bottom of the first Sunday in the 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He was playing right field while RF Jose Bautista was given the day off. Bautista has the Blue Jays' other homer leading off a game this season. Carrera has eight homers this season, two more than his career best set in 2016. He was 3-for-5 for the game and is batting .347 (26-for-75) over his past 23 starts.
Sat Jul 29 201704:19OF Ezequiel Carrera, who did not play Friday in 7-2 loss to Los ...
OF Ezequiel Carrera, who did not play Friday in the 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, is on a four-game hit streak, going 6-for-12 (.500) in that span. He was on the bench with INF/OF Steve Pearce starting in left field. He has hit in three straight games when getting an at-bat as a substitute, going 3-for-4 with a double and two home runs.
Thu Jul 27 201703:28OF Ezequiel Carrera did not play Wednesday in 3-2 victory over O...
OF Ezequiel Carrera did not play Wednesday in the 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics with INF/OF Steve Pearce getting the start in left field. In his past 21 games started, Carrera is batting .348 with a .442 OBP and a .911 OPS.
Mon Jul 10 201701:48OF Ezequiel Carrera entered 19-1 loss to Houston Astros Sunday a...
OF Ezequiel Carrera entered the 19-1 loss to the Houston Astros Sunday as a pinch hitter for RF Jose Bautista in the seventh inning and homered in the ninth with two out to account for Toronto's run. It was the seventh homer of the season for Carrera, a career best. His previous best was six, recorded in 2016.
Wed Jun 28 201705:19OF Ezequiel Carrera (fractured right foot) reinstated from disab...
OF Ezequiel Carrera (fractured right foot) was reinstated from the disabled list Tuesday and OF Dwight Smith Jr. was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Carrera was put on the DL June 14 and played one game at Buffalo on a rehabilitation assignment Monday, going 1-for-2 with two walks, one RBI and a stolen base. He will be backing up all three outfield spots, but will see most of his time in left field when OF/INF Steve Pearce is not playing. Carrera flied out to center as a pinch hitter for Pearce in the seventh inning of the 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday and finished the game in left field.
Wed Jun 28 201705:19OF Ezequiel Carrera (fractured right foot) activated from 10-day...
OF Ezequiel Carrera (fractured right foot) was activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Toronto Blue Jays. Carrera has been on the disabled list since June 14. He is batting .297 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 56 games with Toronto. He made one appearance with Buffalo on a rehabilitation assignment Monday and was 1-for-2 for with two walks and a stolen base.
Tue Jun 27 201720:24Blue Jays designate RHP Grilli for assignment
TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed reliever Jason Grilli for assignment Tuesday before the game with the Baltimore Orioles and called up right-handed reliever Chris Smith from Triple-A Buffalo.Grilli, 40, was 2-4 with a 6.97 ERA in 26 games with the Blue Jays this season. He allowed nine home runs in only 20 2/3 innings.Grilli recorded a career-high 33 saves with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013 and added 24 saves with the Atlanta Braves in 2015.Toronto acquired Grilli from the Braves at the end of May last year. He appeared in 46 games with the Blue Jays in 2016, posting a 6-4 record and 3.46 ERA.Smith, 28, was 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA in 14 games with Triple-A Buffalo. He had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on Sept. 27, but did not make an appearance.The Blue Jays also activated outfielder Ezequiel Carrera (fractured right foot) from the 10-day disabled list and returned outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.Carrera has been on the disabled list since June 14. He is batting .297 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 56 games with Toronto. He made one appearance with Buffalo on a rehabilitation assignment Monday and was 1-for-2 for with two walks and a stolen base.
Tue Jun 27 201704:00OF Ezequiel Carrera sent on rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo
OF Ezequiel Carrera was sent on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo. Carrera went on the 10-day disabled list June 14 with a fractured bone in his right foot. He is batting .297/.366/.412 with five homers and 15 RBIs.
Thu Jun 15 201703:57OF Ezequiel Carrera on 10-day disabled list Wednesday with fract...
OF Ezequiel Carrera went on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a fractured bone in his right foot. He was replaced by OF Dwight Smith Jr., who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and started in left field against the Tampa Bay Rays. Carrera fouled a ball off his foot Tuesday in an 8-1 loss to the Rays. He is batting .297/.366/.412 with five homers and 15 RBIs.
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