Blue Jays Notebook: Kirk returns from WBC, Yesavage scheduled for another minor-league game, Bieber inching closer to mound return, Naming Opening Day starter

"With the first round of the World Baseball Classic over, participating players have started to return to Blue Jays camp, beginning with Leo Jiménez (Panama) and RJ Schreck (Israel) on Thursday, and All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk (Mexico) on Friday. The 27-year-old backstop will be eased in during his first day back at the complex, but he's scheduled to catch Max Scherzer's start on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers at TD Ballpark."

"Spring Training is beginning to wind down in Dunedin, Fla., meaning it'll soon be full steam ahead towards Opening Day. That was on full display at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex on Friday morning, as staffers loaded the transport truck with equipment and other essentials before it heads north for Canada in preparation for the franchise's return to Rogers Centre in two weeks."

Spring training for the Toronto Blue Jays is nearing completion in Dunedin, Florida, with the franchise preparing for its return to Rogers Centre in two weeks. Equipment is being transported north to Canada as the team shifts focus toward Opening Day. World Baseball Classic participants are returning to camp, including All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk, who will be eased back into action. Kirk will catch Max Scherzer's start against Detroit on Saturday and face major league pitchers during the team's road trip. Pitcher Trey Yesavage continues his build-up through minor-league games, with manager John Schneider providing updates on player availability and workload management.

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