Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins with big updates on Anthony Santander, Trey Yesavage, Yimi Garcia
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Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins addressed the media on Monday with big updates on Anthony Santander, Trey Yesavage and Yimi Garcia.
As the Blue Jays get set for a pivotal four-game series against the division-leading New York Yankees, some bullpen help could be on the way.
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins with big updates on Anthony Santander, Trey Yesavage, Yimi Garcia
Speaking with reporters on Monday, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said reliever Yimi Garcia "is in a really good position."
The right-hander's last appearance for Toronto came on May 22 in an extra-innings win against the San Diego Padres. He was then placed on the injured list with shoulder impingement.
On Sunday, Garcia made a relief appearance for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he threw 22 pitches and struck out one batter over 0.2 innings.
"I think it's just deciding whether it's in the next day or two that he's returning to our team," Atkins said Monday.
Garcia has been one of the Blue Jays' most consistent arms out of the pen this season, with a 3.15 ERA over 20 innings of work.
The news wasn't quite as good for Anthony Santander.
Santander, has also missed a large chunk of the season with a shoulder injury and was hitting just .179 through 50 games prior to going on the shelf.
Atkins revealed Monday that Santander suffered a left shoulder subluxation (partial separation) when he crashed into the wall in Anaheim in May.
"He tried to play through some pain and got to the point where it seemed like it wasn't the best thing to do," said Atkins.
Atkins said that Santander is still not swinging the bat, but he could start soon.
The GM did not rule out Santander returning before the All-Star break.
Santander has struggled in his first season with the Jays after signing a five-year, $92.5-million deal in free agency.
Over 50 games, he's batting .179 with a .577 OPS and six home runs. He has a team-worst 55 strikeouts.
Asked Ross Atkins if #2 prospect Trey Yesavage could be an option in 2025. He says they're thinking about his development first and that's not their focus right now, but added:
«We're not closing doors on contributions from significant impact players in our system.»
Toronto enters play Monday 15th in total runs scored with a .397 slugging percentage, one point below league average at .398.
On the other side of the ball, the Jays' team ERA (4.20) sits just below league average of 4.10. However, the Jays have a 4.62 starters' ERA, which is fifth-worst in MLB.
Toronto (45-38) begins a crucial series at home Monday evening against the New York Yankees, who lead the Jays in the American League East by three games.
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JUIN 30 | 266 ANSWERS Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins with big updates on Anthony Santander, Trey Yesavage, Yimi Garcia Who do you think the Blue Jays need back more at this point Yimmi Garcia or Anthony Santander? | ||
| Anthony Santander | 35 | 13.2 % |
| Yimi Garcia | 231 | 86.8 % |
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