The Toronto Blue Jays announce more roster transactions following game against the Marlins
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Victor William
Feb 26, 2026 (2:30 PM)
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Jean Joseph securing his minor league assignment sparks a massive wave of excitement that guarantees an incredibly bright future.
Losing the World Series last November definitely left a massive hole in our collective baseball hearts.
Watching another roster celebrate on your home turf is a brutal pain that takes serious time to fully process.
But the front office totally refuses to look backward and wallow in self-pity this spring.
Instead, they are aggressively injecting hungry, dynamic prospects directly into the minor league pipeline.
These minor league assignments provide our rising stars with absolutely invaluable professional experience against older and wiser veteran players.
Jean Joseph (Signed as international free agent, 2022 by Toronto Blue Jays) represents the exact type of speedy outfielder we desperately need.
His explosive athleticism and solid contact skills make him a legitimate future weapon for this lineup.
The 21-year-old quietly developed last season at Dunedin while posting a solid .245 AVG alongside 70 hits, 19 doubles, and five home runs.
Exposing young stars to elite competition builds champions
Fans are absolutely thrilled to see the front office firmly trusting the kids to take the next massive step.
Pitching development remains the absolute heartbeat of any successful organization in the modern era.
Geison Urbaez (Signed as international free agent, 2020 by Toronto Blue Jays) is quietly developing into an absolute monster in the bullpen.
The 25-year-old righty dominated Double-A hitters last year with a stellar 3.18 ERA across 56 innings while racking up 42 huge strikeouts.
Kelena Sauer (Drafted Round 15, 2023 by Toronto Blue Jays) also brings a devastating arm to the loaded pitching staff.
The 23-year-old reliever continuously flashes pure brilliance on the mound and proudly boasts a 3.93 career minor league ERA.
Having a completely loaded farm system perfectly protects the major league club when sudden pitching injuries inevitably strike during the grueling dog days of August.
This resilient franchise is currently built to win a championship right now, but management is also fiercely protecting our success for tomorrow.
Letting these hungry kids soak up the intense minor league grind changes everything about our internal culture.
The championship window in Toronto is officially wide open, and the next generation is eagerly knocking on the door.
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