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The Toronto Blue Jays announce they have cut 5 players from roster


Victor William
Mar 13, 2026  (5:48 PM)
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher CJ Van Eyk (67) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at TD Ballpark.
Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Toronto Blue Jays front office announced they have reassigned five promising young prospects to minor league camp.

As the agonizing days of spring training finally wind down, making these incredibly tough final decisions is exactly how a legendary championship roster is perfectly constructed.
We all watched these hungry young kids battle fiercely under the bright Florida sun, completely soaking in the invaluable major league experience alongside established veterans.
The massive organizational depth we built over the winter means these highly talented athletes simply need more consistent everyday playing time to properly develop.
ROSTER MOVES:

The following players have been reassigned to Minor League camp -

RHP Chad Dallas
RHP Ryan Jennings
RHP CJ Van Eyk
C Aaron Parker
INF Cutter Coffey
The official list of players reassigned includes right-handed pitchers Chad Dallas, Ryan Jennings, and CJ Van Eyk, alongside catcher Aaron Parker and highly-touted infielder Cutter Coffey.
Seeing these absolute warriors pack their bags definitely stings momentarily, but it perfectly clarifies the incredibly intense positional battles remaining in major league camp.

This spectacular minor league depth guarantees an unforgettable summer

Every single fan feels a massive rush of pure excitement knowing our elite player development complex is completely ready to aggressively refine their fundamental mechanics.
Sending them to the minor league side perfectly guarantees they receive massive daily repetitions without facing any overwhelming or unnecessary major league pressure.
Chad Dallas and CJ Van Eyk have shown undeniable flashes of pure absolute brilliance on the mound, and they will absolutely dominate minor league hitters this season.
Meanwhile, Cutter Coffey gets the perfect opportunity to completely dial in his aggressive swing and prove his undeniable athletic value on the infield dirt.
A grueling regular season marathon always requires premium reinforcements to survive the brutal dog days of summer in the American League East.
Having this incredibly talented next generation waiting patiently in the minor leagues is a spectacular luxury for our brilliant coaching staff.
Let the front office masterfully work this complex roster puzzle while we fiercely prepare for an unforgettable summer of winning baseball in Toronto.
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The Toronto Blue Jays announce they have cut 5 players from roster

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