Toronto Blue Jays announce full lineup against the New York Yankees
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Victor William
Mar 19, 2026 (9:15)
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Photo credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. anchoring this fully stacked World Baseball Classic lineup brings unmatched excitement to the ballpark today.
Seeing our absolute best players finally reunited in the same dugout is incredibly refreshing.
The international tournament was an absolute blast to watch, but we need our boys back home.
Watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slide right back into the three-hole feels perfect.
He posted a brilliant .292 average with 23 home runs and an .848 OPS last season.
This current lineup is suddenly overflowing with proven elite offensive firepower from top to bottom.
George Springer sets the perfect tone at the very top of the order as our designated hitter.
He completely destroyed opposing pitching last year, mashing 32 home runs with a stellar .959 OPS.
1. DH George Springer
2. CF Daulton Varsho
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. RF Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. 3B Kazuma Okamoto
7. LF Jesus Sanchez
8. 2B Ernie Clement
9. SS Andres Gimenez
SP Cody Ponce
2. CF Daulton Varsho
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. RF Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. 3B Kazuma Okamoto
7. LF Jesus Sanchez
8. 2B Ernie Clement
9. SS Andres Gimenez
SP Cody Ponce
This reconstructed batting order is an absolute nightmare for opposing pitchers
Fans are genuinely thrilled to see this level of pure offensive depth taking the field against the Yankees.
Adding Kazuma Okamoto (Age 29, Signed 2026 by Toronto Blue Jays) to the middle of the order changes everything.
He brings immense power from Japan after slashing an incredible .327 with a 1.014 OPS in the NPB last year.
Daulton Varsho and Addison Barger provide that necessary aggressive energy near the very top of the card.
Alejandro Kirk brings his spectacular bat-to-ball skills right back to the vital heart of the lineup.
Andrés Giménez and Ernie Clement form a brilliant defensive tandem while turning the lineup over beautifully.
Jesus Sanchez brings massive potential to the outfield and adds another dangerous lefty swing to our arsenal.
Having Cody Ponce on the mound today adds a genuinely fascinating layer to this highly anticipated matchup.
He completely reinvented himself overseas last year, posting a spectacular 1.89 ERA over 180 innings in the KBO.
Our front office intentionally assembled a roster perfectly designed to crush American League East pitching staffs.
Spring training energy completely shifts when the opening day squad finally takes the field together as a united front.
We have the exact right mix of veteran leadership and explosive young talent to win it all.
This resilient group is incredibly hungry to bring a massive championship parade back to the streets of Toronto.
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MARS 19|189 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays announce full lineup against the New York Yankees Are you confident this reunited Blue Jays lineup can completely dominate the American League East this season? | ||
| Yes | 139 | 73.5 % |
| No | 50 | 26.5 % |
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