Blue Jays announce 26-man roster for Opening Day

On Wednesday, the Blue Jays introduced the 26-man roster for Friday’s showdown in opposition to the Athletics (7 pm ET on Sportsnet), in addition to a handful of roster strikes to account for accidents and assignments.

Pitchers Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Trey Yesavage (shoulder) had been all positioned on the 15-day injured listing, retroactive to March 22. Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was additionally positioned on the 10-day injured listing.

Right-hander Chase Lee was optioned to triple-A Buffalo, whereas right-hander Angel Bastardo and infielder Leo Jimenez had been designated for task.

The Blue Jays have added a number of contemporary faces to the workforce that superior to Game 7 of the World Series final fall. The new group is headlined by starter Dylan Cease, who signed a franchise-record seven-year, $210-million contract in free company. Cease will make his Blue Jays debut Saturday in opposition to the Athletics.

Also new to the workforce are pitchers Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers and Spencer Miles, a Rule 5 choose from the San Francisco Giants. Meanwhile, the position-player group is hoping to get some additional pop from third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and outfielder Jesus Sanchez.

Here’s a have a look at the complete roster:

Pitchers (13):
Dylan Cease
Braydon Fisher
Mason Fluharty
Kevin Gausman
Jeff Hoffman
Eric Lauer
Brendon Little
Spencer Miles
Tommy Nance
Cody Ponce
Tyler Rogers
Max Scherzer
Louis Varland

Catchers (2):
Tyler Heineman
Alexander Kirk

Infielders (4):
Ernie Clement
Andres Gimenez
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Kazuma Okamoto

Outfielders (7):
Addison Barger
Nathan Lukes
Jesus Sanchez
David Schneider
George Springer
Myles Straw
Daulton Varsho