Blue Jays have close eye on former notable Yankees starter's son in WBC

"Ever since Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins took over the Toronto Blue Jays front office in the fall and winter of 2015, the Blue Jays have had a habit of bringing second generational talent into the fold. From the likes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho and more, Toronto has become a place where there are a lot of recognizable last names, thanks to the players who came before."

"José's son Joseph is a 17-year-old right-handed pitcher currently playing in high school in Georgia, and was also selected to play at the World Baseball Classic, suiting up for Team Brazil. Joseph's mother, Isabel, is Brazilian and he previously represented the South American nation at the Pan-American Games. He's the youngest pitcher in the tournament and according to long-time baseball reporter Bob Elliot, he's a player the Blue Jays really have their eyes on."

"The elder Contreras pitched for 11 years in the big leagues and he's a notable name not just for what he did on the field but for how he got to MLB altogether. Contreras is from Cuba and his journey to MLB was marred by some controversy at the time, but it also helped opened up a"

The Toronto Blue Jays have established a pattern of acquiring second-generation baseball talent since Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins took over the front office in 2015. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and Daulton Varsho exemplify this trend. The organization continues this approach by targeting young prospects with notable baseball lineage. Joseph Contreras, a 17-year-old right-handed pitcher from Georgia, represents their latest prospect of interest. Joseph is the son of former MLB pitcher José Contreras, who played for the Yankees and White Sox during an 11-year career. Joseph has represented Brazil at the World Baseball Classic as the tournament's youngest pitcher and previously competed at the Pan-American Games, inheriting his mother Isabel's Brazilian heritage.

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