Blue Jays reportedly won’t trade these two prospects no matter the return

Mar 29, 2026 (8:35 PM)

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Brandon Valenzuela and Josh Kasevich are absolutely torching spring pitching, proving they are the untouchable future of this franchise.

Spring training is usually a relaxing time for established veterans to knock off the rust before the real battles begin.

But this year, the kids in the Toronto pipeline are aggressively stealing the spotlight down in Dunedin.

Every single time we tune into a Grapefruit League broadcast, another young stud is making a massive statement on the diamond.

The latest buzz surrounds two specific names who have officially played their way into the untouchable category for the front office.

Valenzuela was a highly debated pickup last summer when we sent Will Wagner to San Diego to address our glaring lack of catching depth.

The switch-hitting catcher is completely silencing the doubters with a scorching .304 AVG and a stellar .848 OPS this spring.

He is playing elite defense behind the plate, throwing out runners and looking like a seasoned major leaguer.

Finding a reliable backup for Alejandro Kirk is a massive priority, and Valenzuela is sprinting toward that exact job.

Fans are absolutely thrilled to see the minor league system finally producing legitimate impact players we can rally behind.

Then you have the defensive wizardry and sudden offensive explosion from our premier shortstop prospect.

Josh Kasevich (Age 25, Drafted Round 2, 2022 by Toronto) is looking like an absolute steal.

He is putting up unbelievable numbers with a .306 AVG and an .875 OPS over 36 intense at-bats this spring.

We have been begging for reliable middle infield depth, and he looks entirely ready to answer the call right now.

If our regular starters need a breather or suffer a sudden injury, Kasevich can step in without missing a beat.

Ross Atkins needs to lock these guys in the vault and firmly refuse any trade offers that come his way in July.

When the grueling summer months hit, having MLB-ready reinforcements waiting in Buffalo is an absolute game-changer for a playoff contender.

The front office took a lot of heat for their recent drafts, but these breakouts validate their long-term vision.

The farm system is finally blooming, and the championship window for this core is looking wider than ever.

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