Ross Atkins is pushing final roster decisions to Wednesday to ensure this squad is absolutely primed for a championship run.
The anticipation around the complex is completely electric as the final cuts loom large.
Management knows that constructing the perfect bench and bullpen is vital for surviving a brutal marathon season.
Some front offices rush these final cuts just to pack their bags and head north early.
Toronto is intelligently squeezing value out of every single available minute to make the right choice.
Competition for Blue Jays final bullpen spot has come down to Chase Lee and Spencer Miles
Final bench spot will be one of Davis Schneider or Leo Jimenez
All will travel to Toronto Monday night. Expect club to make final decisions by Wednesday afternoon
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Chase Lee (Age 27, Drafted Round 6, 2021 by Texas Rangers) is making a massive push for a bullpen job.
He brings a fascinating release angle that completely baffles hitters in tight situations.
Spencer Miles (Age 25, Drafted Round 4, 2022 by San Francisco Giants) is also traveling north.
His heavy fastball is exactly the kind of weapon that thrives in late innings.
The coaching staff evaluates every single rep to build a winner
Fans are feeling totally energized right now because the internal competition is bringing out the absolute best in everyone.
Davis Schneider (Age 27, Drafted Round 28, 2017 by Toronto Blue Jays) continues to fight hard.
He smashed 11 home runs last year and wants to build on that success right out of the gate.
He brings incredible versatility and a clubhouse presence that perfectly glues a roster together.
Leo Jimenez (Age 24, Signed as international free agent in 2017 by Toronto Blue Jays) is also getting a major look.
His pure defensive wizardry up the middle provides incredible late-game insurance for the pitching staff.
Having this many agonizing roster choices is a fantastic problem for a front office to manage.
It proves the massive depth this organization has actively built over the past few years.
The final puzzle is almost solved and the picture looks incredibly dangerous for the opposition.
Get ready for a spectacular summer of baseball up north.
Will this intense spring competition produce the best Blue Jays roster in recent memory?
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