2025 Toronto Rule 5 Draft pick will get a shot out of Blue Jays bullpen
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Toronto Blue Jays assistant general manager Mike Murov has a lot of faith in his 2025 Rule 5 draft pick Spencer Miles.
The Blue Jays selected 25-year-old right-hander Miles from the Giants in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft on last month.
Miles has missed significant time in his career with a back surgery and Tommy John surgery, but the Blue Jays love his upside and ability to control the zone.
Jays took Spencer Miles in the Rule 5 draft. Has struggled with injuries, and returned from Tommy John to pitch in AFL this year. Was up to 98.4.
Surgeries on his back and elbow limited Miles to only 10 minor-league outings since the San Francisco Giants made him a fourth-round pick in 2022, but a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League opened up a unique opportunity for him.
His five outings in the AFL showed off big-league calibre stuff, and if he's durable and able to maintain his command.
Spencer Miles AFL Percentile Rankings (via Prospect Savant)
97th% 2.6% BB%
95th% 84.3 MPH AvgEV
88th% 31.8% Hard-Hit%
88th% 17.1% SwStr%
94th% 36.2% Chase%
Fantastic Rule 5 selection by Toronto!
97th% 2.6% BB%
95th% 84.3 MPH AvgEV
88th% 31.8% Hard-Hit%
88th% 17.1% SwStr%
94th% 36.2% Chase%
Fantastic Rule 5 selection by Toronto!
«We're going to let him tell us,» said assistant GM Mike Murov. «If he's able to post on a consistent basis, keep the command and keep the stuff, then he's a useful pitcher on any team. We are hopeful that we see that version of him. If we do, it's going to be easy to keep him."
Blue Jays AGM Mike Murov indicates that Miles will get a shot as a reliever
According to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson, Murov said that Miles and 2024 Blue Jays Rule 5 Draft pick Angel Bastardo will get a shot as relievers for Toronto.
Toronto Blue Jays Rule 5 draft pick Spencer Miles will get a shot as a reliever. The organization loves his sinker against righties and his ability to control the zone as per Keegan Matheson. #BlueJays 🍁
Under terms of Rule 5 selections, Miles will have to remain on the Jays 26-man roster for the duration of the 2026 season (unless he's injured).
If the Jays remove him from the 26-man, he would be available on waivers and then offered back to the Giants if he goes unclaimed.
With that in mind, the Blue Jays will give Miles an extended look in spring training to determine where he'll be most help to the current pitching staff.
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