Blue Jays vs Phillies Odds

#4 BP

Erik Swanson: To resume throwing soon

Mar 18th

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Swanson (forearm) will resume a throwing program Wednesday or Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

#1 BP

Yimi Garcia: Looks ready for Opening Day

Mar 18th

Garcia gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Monday's split-squad game against the Yankees.

#4 PROS

Jake Bloss: Might get early look in rotation

Mar 18th

Bloss could be an option as the Blue Jays' No. 5 starter if Max Scherzer (thumb) isn't ready for the start of the season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

#6 BP

Yariel Rodriguez: Could be needed in rotation

Mar 18th

Rodriguez could begin the season in the rotation if Max Scherzer (thumb) isn't ready to make his first start, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

#6 P

Alek Manoah: Placed on 60-day IL

Mar 17th

The Blue Jays placed Manoah (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

#2 PROS

Orelvis Martinez: Suffers bruised hip Monday

Mar 17th

Martinez was removed from Monday's 4-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Phillies in the top of the seventh inning due to a left hip contusion, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#2 P

Max Scherzer: Still bothered by thumb

Mar 17th

Scherzer said after starting in a minor-league game Monday that his right thumb still "hurts," Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. "It hurts to grip the ball," Scherzer said, adding that the thumb has been giving him problems once he gets to around 50 pitches in spring outings.

#1 SS

Bo Bichette: Swipes first bag of spring

Mar 17th

Bichette went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

#4 P

Jose Berrios: Receives Opening Day nod

Mar 17th

Manager John Schneider announced Monday that Berrios will start the Blue Jays' March 27 season opener versus the Orioles in Toronto, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

#1 CF

Daulton Varsho: Could begin season on IL

Mar 16th

Manager John Schneider said Sunday that Varsho (shoulder) is likely to begin the season on the injured list if he's not cleared to play the outfield, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

#1 2B

Andres Gimenez: Shows off wheels Friday

Mar 15th

Gimenez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros.

#3 P

Chris Bassitt: Finds form Tuesday

Mar 12th

Bassitt gave up two hits and two walks over 4.2 scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He struck out four.

#12 BP

Angel Bastardo: Goes on 60-day injured list

Mar 12th

The Blue Jays placed Bastardo (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

#3 BP

Chad Green: Breezing through camp

Mar 11th

Green struck out one in a perfect inning during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

#8 BP

Dillon Tate: Brought back on MLB deal

Mar 10th

The Blue Jays agreed to a one-year contract with Tate on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#1 LF

Alan Roden: Making strong case in camp

Mar 9th

Roden went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's split-squad game against the Phillies.

#1 CL

Jeff Hoffman: Getting locked in

Mar 9th

Hoffman gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning during Saturday's split-squad game against the Tigers.

#5 P

Bowden Francis: Shelled in first spring start

Mar 8th

Francis pitched 2.2 innings in a Grapefruit League contest against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four batters.

#7 BP

Ryan Burr: Battling shoulder fatigue

Mar 8th

Burr has been dealing with right shoulder fatigue and is not expected to pitch in games soon, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#11 PROS

Josh Kasevich: Stress reaction in back

Mar 7th

Kasevich will be sidelined several weeks after aggravating a stress reaction in his lower back in a game last weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

#1 3B

Ernie Clement: Swats first spring homer

Mar 7th

Clement went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

#1 1B

Vladimir Guerrero: Proposed 15-year deal

Mar 7th

Guerrero told ESPN's Enrique Rojas and Ernesto Jerez that his representation's final offer to the Blue Jays during contract extension negotiations was for 15 years and less than $600 million.

#1 DH

Anthony Santander: Knocks first homer of camp

Mar 6th

Santander went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

#1 C

Alejandro Kirk: Pops first spring homer

Mar 6th

Kirk went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

#1 P

Kevin Gausman: Flashes strong velocity Wednesday

Mar 6th

Gausman topped out at 96.2 mph with his fastball during his spring debut Wednesday against the Pirates, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. The 34-year-old right-hander walked one and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless, no-hit innings while tossing 23 of 38 pitches for strikes.

#1 RF

George Springer: Might bat lower in order in 2025

Mar 6th

Blue Jays manager John Schneider indicated Thursday that Springer might not be his leadoff hitter in 2025, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.