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Inside the 2026 Blue Jays active roster
Watching the Blue Jays light up the screen on Sportsnet is a nightly ritual for baseball fans across Canada. The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays roster is especially captivating for home viewers, as the defending American League champions look to finish the job after finishing as the runners-up in the 2025 World Series.
I put together this guide so you don’t have to scramble for your phone every time a new pitcher steps on the mound or a pinch-hitter approaches the plate. Check out the 26-man active squad and the coaching staff below, so you have everything you need to enjoy the broadcast from the comfort of your couch.
MLB - Toronto Blue Jays Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pitchers | ||||||
84 | Dylan Cease | SP | 6'2" | 200 lbs | 30 | Milton, GA |
46 | Patrick Corbin | SP | 6'4" | 225 lbs | 36 | Clay, NY |
63 | Braydon Fisher | RP | 6'4" | 180 lbs | 25 | League City, TX |
68 | Mason Fluharty | RP | 6'2" | 215 lbs | 24 | Lewes, DE |
34 | Kevin Gausman | SP | 6'2" | 205 lbs | 35 | Centennial, CO |
23 | Jeff Hoffman | RP | 6'5" | 235 lbs | 33 | Latham, NY |
62 | Spencer Miles | RP | 6'3" | 180 lbs | 25 | Columbia, MO |
45 | Tommy Nance | RP | 6'6" | 235 lbs | 35 | Long Beach, CA |
71 | Tyler Rogers | RP | 6'3" | 180 lbs | 35 | Denver, CO |
31 | Max Scherzer | SP | 6'3" | 208 lbs | 41 | St. Louis, MO |
77 | Louis Varland | RP | 6'1" | 205 lbs | 28 | Saint Paul, MN |
10 | Simeon Woods Richardson | SP | 6'3" | 210 lbs | 25 | Sugar Land, TX |
39 | Trey Yesavage | SP | 6'4" | 225 lbs | 22 | Pottstown, PA |
Catchers | ||||||
30 | Alejandro Kirk | C | 5'8" | 245 lbs | 27 | Tijuana, Mexico |
59 | Brandon Valenzuela | C | 6'0" | 225 lbs | 25 | Hermosillo, Mexico |
Infielders | ||||||
22 | Ernie Clement | 2B | 6'0" | 170 lbs | 30 | Rochester, NY |
0 | Andres Gimenez | SS | 5'11" | 161 lbs | 27 | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
27 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1B | 6'0" | 245 lbs | 27 | Montreal, Canada |
26 | Charles McAdoo | 2B | 6'0" | 210 lbs | 24 | Walnut Creek, CA |
7 | Kazuma Okamoto | 3B | 6'1" | 220 lbs | 29 | Nara, Japan |
Outfielders | ||||||
38 | Nathan Lukes | RF | 5'11" | 180 lbs | 31 | Sacramento, CA |
24 | Yohendrick Pinango | LF | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 24 | Carora, Venezuela |
12 | Jesus Sanchez | RF | 6'3" | 222 lbs | 28 | Higuey, Dominican Republic |
36 | Davis Schneider | LF | 5'8" | 190 lbs | 27 | Berlin, NJ |
3 | Myles Straw | RF | 5'9" | 178 lbs | 31 | Garden Grove, CA |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
4 | George Springer | DH | 6'1" | 220 lbs | 36 | New Britain, CT |
Top Blue Jays players to watch
Offensively, television broadcasts are often dominated by the sheer power of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who remains the undisputed offensive anchor of the Toronto lineup. This season, he’s joined by newly added Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, adding an exciting new dynamic and elite home-run potential to the middle of the order.
When tuning in to a Blue Jays game, the starting pitching is just as thrilling. The rotation is headlined by the masterful Kevin Gausman, who continues to carve up opposing hitters and post elite strikeout numbers. The front office also made a massive splash by acquiring veteran ace Max Scherzer, giving fans at home yet another powerhouse arm to watch every fifth day.
Current Blue Jays injury report
MLB - Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daulton Varsho | 10-day IL | June 20 | Left Wrist (Inflammation) | The Blue Jays placed Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. |
Shane Bieber | 60-day IL | Late June | Right Elbow (Inflammation) | Bieber (elbow) tossed six scoreless innings Thursday, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out five batters in a rehab outing with Triple-A Buffalo, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. |
Lazaro Estrada | 60-day IL | June 13 | Right Shoulder (Pinched Nerve) | Estrada (shoulder) struck out three over three perfect innings of relief Sunday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo. |
Addison Barger | 10-day IL | June 16 | Right Elbow (Inflammation) | Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Barger (elbow) is "making progress" while continuing to ramp up his hitting at the team's complex in Florida, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Yimi Garcia | 60-day IL | June 12 | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Garcia's (elbow) next rehab outing will be Saturday with Single-A Dunedin, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Joe Mantiply | 60-day IL | Early August | Left Knee (Inflammation) | Mantiply will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair some damage in his left knee, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Lenyn Sosa | 10-day IL | June 16 | Right Wrist (Bruise) | Sosa went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and an additional RBI on Saturday against the Twins in an 11-4 victory. |
Jose Berrios | 60-day IL | August | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Berrios underwent full Tommy John surgery Wednesday in addition to having a stress fracture repaired, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports. |
Fernando Perez | Developmental List | June 18 | Not Injury Related | No details provided. |
Geovanny Jesus Planchart | Day-to-day | June 20 | Undisclosed | No details provided. |
Chay Yeager | Day-to-day | April | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Yeager will undergo season-ending UCL surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Anthony Santander | 60-day IL | Early August | Left Shoulder (Surgery) | Toronto transferred Santander (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. |
Cody Ponce | 60-day IL | February | Right Knee (Surgery) | Ponce underwent surgery Friday to repair the ACL in his right knee, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Bowden Francis | 60-day IL | April | Right Elbow (Surgery) | The Blue Jays placed Francis (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. |
Toronto Blue Jays coaching staff
- Manager: John Schneider
- Associate Manager: DeMarlo Hale
- Pitching Coach: Pete Walker
- Hitting Coach: David Popkins
- First Base Coach: Mark Budzinski
- Third Base Coach: Carlos Febles
- Bullpen Coach: Graham Johnson

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Toronto Blue Jays roster FAQ
Who's the manager of the Blue Jays?
John Schneider is the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. He returns to the dugout after successfully guiding the franchise to the American League pennant in 2025.
Who's the highest-paid player on the Blue Jays?
Superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the richest contract on the team. In April 2026, he signed a historic 14-year, $500 million extension to stay in Toronto, earning him over $35 million this season.
What's the average age of the Blue Jays roster?
The average age of the Toronto Blue Jays roster sits right around 30 years old. This makes them one of the oldest and most experienced teams in the major leagues.
What are the Blue Jays' minor league affiliates?
The Toronto Blue Jays' primary minor league affiliates include the Dunedin Blue Jays (Single-A), Vancouver Canadians (High-A), New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A), and the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A).
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