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Lazaro Estrada earns the afternoon start against the Marlins, giving this fiercely loyal fanbase a phenomenal look at our future.
Seeing our young pitching prospects take the mound in spring training brings an undeniable wave of pure excitement.
The coaching staff wants to evaluate exactly how these hungry kids handle professional hitters in a major league environment.
The 26-year-old righty (Signed as an international free agent, 2018 by Toronto Blue Jays) fought incredibly hard for this start.
He bravely struck out 10 batters during his brief major league cameo last year, proving he absolutely belongs here.
Having a reliable veteran like George Springer leading off provides massive stability for this youthful afternoon lineup.
The 36-year-old superstar quietly blasted 32 home runs and posted a spectacular .959 OPS last season.
His intense daily preparation perfectly anchors the younger offensive guys looking to secure permanent roster spots.
1. DH George Springer
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 2B Davis Schneider
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. LF Myles Straw
7. C C.J. Stubbs
8. 1B Riley Tirotta
9. SS Arjun Nimmala
SP Lazaro Estrada
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 2B Davis Schneider
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. LF Myles Straw
7. C C.J. Stubbs
8. 1B Riley Tirotta
9. SS Arjun Nimmala
SP Lazaro Estrada
Arjun Nimmala brings serious electricity to the Toronto infield
Watching our top prospects confidently command the diamond brings an overwhelming wave of pure relief to this anxious city.
We constantly root for resilient homegrown athletes who bring undeniable swagger and pure passion to the sport.
The 20-year-old shortstop (Drafted Round 1, 2023 by Toronto Blue Jays) naturally arrived at camp carrying impressive new muscle.
He quietly crushed 13 home runs in the minor leagues last season while playing against significantly older competition.
His highly advanced offensive approach makes his swing incredibly dangerous against elite pitching.
Fan favorite Davis Schneider and Addison Barger also step into the batter's box today looking to inflict massive damage.
The powerful 26-year-old infielder Barger (Drafted Round 6, 2018 by Toronto Blue Jays) registered 21 home runs and a .243 batting average last summer.
Playing these highly emotional exhibition games perfectly prepares our young roster for a fiercely demanding divisional race.
The atmosphere is going to be incredibly electric when the very first pitch is finally thrown this afternoon.
Let the games begin immediately, because this thrilling youth movement is completely ready to take over the league.
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MARS 16|153 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays lineup against the Miami Marlins announced Will Lazaro Estrada pitch a dominant game against the Mariners this afternoon? | ||
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