Toronto Blue Jays announce stacked lineup for first game against Bo Bichette
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Victor William
Mar 15, 2026 (9:29)
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Grant Rogers earns the afternoon start against the Mets, setting the stage for a wildly emotional exhibition showdown with Bo Bichette.
Seeing our former franchise cornerstone wearing a totally different uniform is an incredibly bitter pill to swallow. It genuinely hurts this devoted fanbase.
The reality of modern professional baseball constantly demands absolute mental toughness. You either adapt rapidly or you get left completely behind.
We absolutely refuse to let a single emotional departure derail the incredible momentum currently building inside our own clubhouse this spring.
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The New York Mets also released their batting order featuring our old friend hitting right in the middle of the pack.
Leading off and playing Shortstop
The 24-year-old righty knows exactly how to handle massive daily expectations. He fought incredibly hard for this start.
He quietly posted a highly impressive 3.47 ERA across two demanding minor league levels last season. Those numbers prove he belongs here.
Rogers anchors the starting rotation with undeniable youthful confidence
We desperately want to see our young arms completely dominate the strike zone against elite veteran hitters today. It brings pure joy to our hearts.
His elite two-seam fastball remains one of the absolute most devastating pitches in the entire minor league system.
Facing the 28-year-old superstar shortstop requires serious mental endurance and absolute precision.
Bichette quietly hit .311 with 18 home runs and an .840 OPS last year before permanently departing for Queens. He remains a dangerous offensive threat.
Striking him out would instantly send a massive jolt of pure energy straight through the entire Toronto dugout.
Having George Springer leading off as the designated hitter provides massive veteran stability. He perfectly anchors our younger offensive prospects.
Guys like Babe Schneider and Addison Barger are completely ready to seize the offensive spotlight. They will easily provide massive run support.
Daulton Varsho roaming center field guarantees that our young pitcher will have elite defensive coverage behind him all afternoon.
Playing these highly emotional exhibition games perfectly prepares our young roster for a fiercely demanding playoff push this summer.
The atmosphere is going to be incredibly electric when the very first pitch is finally thrown this afternoon. Let the games begin immediately.
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