Pitchers & catcher's report to Toronto Blue Jays spring training

Pitchers and catchers reported to the Toronto Blue Jays’ training facility today, although it’s likely some position players will arrive too.

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The exhibition season will be interrupted by the Word Baseball Classic, with seven players from the Blue Jays’ major-league team suiting up to represent their countries for the international tournament in March.

Superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., will play for the Dominican Republic, shortstop Andres Gimenez will represent Venezuela, infielder Leo Jimenez will suit up for Panama, utility man Ernie Clement joins the United States, catcher Alejandro Kirk will play for Mexico and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto will take the field for Japan.

Kazuma Okamoto and star pitcher Dylan Cease were Toronto’s two biggest off-season signings.

Cease signed a seven-year, US$210-million contract with the Blue Jays on Dec. 2, followed by Cody Ponce adding to an already potent starting rotation.

Okamoto, who also plays right field, followed suit, signing a four-year $60-million deal Jan. 4.

New Jays submariner Tyler Rogers was spotted tossing the old pigskin (overhand) around on the first day.

However, when Toronto does open its season, it will do so without outfielder Anthony Santander and right-handers Shane Bieber and Bowden Francis.

Santander will have labrum surgery on his left shoulder and is expected to miss five to six months of the 2026 season.

Bieber is dealing with forearm fatigue and won’t be ready to start the year while Francis will miss the entire ’26 campaign the result UCL reconstruction surgery.

The Blue Jays open their spring schedule Feb. 21 in Dunedin against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Their regular-season home opener is set for March 27 at Rogers Centre against the Athletics.

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