Toronto Blue Jays top prospect set to make MLB debut today
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Will Robertson will make his long-awaited major league debut Sunday for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Today is Will Robertson's FIRST #FathersDay as a Dad 🥹He makes his MLB debut in front of his family, alongside his College teammate and close friend - Alan Roden!
The 27-year-old was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo on June 11 after Nathan Lukes was placed on the injured list.
«No one deserves this more.» - Alan Roden
He is slated to bat eighth and play in right field as the Blue Jays look to salvage a one win from a three-game series in Philadelphia.
Robertson was hitting .288/.410/.582 with 12 home runs and a .991 OPS over 51 games in Triple-A this season.
Toronto selected Robertson in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He has appeared in 439 career minor league games, hitting 65 home runs and 238 RBI.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider had high praise for Robertson when asked about him earlier in the week.
«Things happen at different times in guys' careers,» Schneider said. «I think that he's figured out some ways to help him move a little bit more efficiently he's been impressive (in the minors), and impressive when he comes over to (big-league) spring training games. Whenever you're doing what he's doing, it's not going unnoticed here.»
Do you think Will Robertson is going to flourish at the MLB level or will he be sent back to Buffalo when Nathan Lukes returns from his injury?
Tell us what you think in the poll below.
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| POLL | ||
JUIN 15 | 169 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays top prospect set to make MLB debut today Do you think Will Robertson is going to flourish at the MLB level or will he be sent back to Buffalo when Nathan Lukes returns from his injury? | ||
| Yes | 50 | 29.6 % |
| No back to Buffalo he goes | 119 | 70.4 % |
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