3 Blue Jays who could take advantage of extra reps with WBC players gone

"Most of Toronto's players heading to the WBC are infielders, which leaves plenty of opportunities for those who play first, second, third, or short. Nobody has an opportunity to take advantage of the playing time more than Arjun Nimmala does. The Blue Jays' first-round draft pick in 2023 spent all of 2025 with Single-A Vancouver where he hit .224 with 13 home runs and 61 RBIs in 120 games."

"With Andrés Giménez and Ernie Clement gone for the WBC, that means Nimmala will get his chance to showcase his skills at short and develop into a prime prospect for the middle infield. So far this spring, Nimalla is hitting .182 with three RBIs on two hits, including a double. It's early for the Blue Jays' number three prospect."

The World Baseball Classic begins March 4, 2026, with twelve Toronto Blue Jays players competing internationally, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Ernie Clement. This departure creates significant opportunities for prospects on the Spring Training roster to gain valuable playing time. The Blue Jays' departing players are predominantly infielders, leaving openings at first, second, third, and short positions. Arjun Nimmala, the 2023 first-round pick, spent 2025 with Single-A Vancouver and aims for Double-A promotion. Josh Kasevich represents another prospect positioned to benefit from the roster gaps. These opportunities allow young players to develop and prove their potential as future contributors to the organization.

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