4 Toronto Blue Jays Players Who Shouldn't Be On the Roster Come June 1

"The story of the 2026 season has been the amount of injuries the Toronto Blue Jays have endured. The lineup, the starting rotation, the bullpen-all areas of the team have been decimated. The injury situation has necessitated the use of some players in larger roles than previously anticipated. It has also forced the Blue Jays' front office to bring in new players to help plug the holes and keep the ship afloat."

"Lenyn Sosa has done very little since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox on April 13th for a prospect and a player to be named later. He's posted a dismal .519 OPS (42 OPS+) with one home run while playing multiple infield positions. His at-bats have been largely uncompetitive. He hasn't drawn a single walk in his 102 plate appearances-how is that even possible? His 53.1% chase rate, meanwhile, ranks in the 1st percentile among qualified hitters. He's getting himself out more often than not."

"Lenyn Sosa has now made 93 plate appearances this season without a walk. He's seen Ball 3 just five times. #BlueJays- Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) May 16, 2026"

"Tyler Heineman has struggled to replicate the excellent numbers he posted last season, when he exceeded all expectations as the Blue Jays' back-up catcher behind Kirk. He's been worth -0.3 fWAR thus far thanks in large part to an abysmal -4 wRC+. He hasn't been sharp defensively, either, having cost the Blue Jays several games with costly mistakes despite maintaining strong framing grades."

Toronto’s 2026 season has been heavily impacted by injuries across the lineup, starting rotation, and bullpen. The team has expanded roles for players and added new acquisitions to cover gaps. As key injured players near returns, roster decisions are approaching for June. Lenyn Sosa has produced a .519 OPS with one home run across multiple infield positions, with no walks in 102 plate appearances and a very high chase rate. Tyler Heineman has posted a -4 wRC+ and -0.3 fWAR, along with defensive issues and costly mistakes despite strong framing. The article frames these performances as reasons the players should not be on the roster when the calendar turns to June.

Read at Jays Journal