"Entering the 2026 Spring Training season, the Toronto Blue Jays appear to have the bulk of their positions locked up already. Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman are set to form the Blue Jays' catching tandem. In addition, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez and Kazuma Okamoto will make up the Blue Jays infield on an everyday basis more or less. Finally, Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger, George Springer/Anthony Santander will form the Toronto outfield, with one of the latter two handling DH duties when not playing in the field."
"Without question the first three spots in the Blue Jays rotation are all but locked up by veterans Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and newly-signed Dylan Cease. Even if they all end up with a horrendous spring, given their pedigree and previous career track record. As a result, that leaves the No. 4 and No. 5 slot n the rotation up for grabs. The potential candidates to fight for those spots include offseason acquisition Cody Ponce, Blue Jays playoff hero Trey Yesavage, José Berríos, as well as Eric Lauer and Bowden Francis."
The Toronto Blue Jays enter 2026 Spring Training with the majority of everyday positions effectively set. Catchers are Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman. The infield projects to feature Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez and Kazuma Okamoto. The outfield and DH roles will revolve around Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger and George Springer or Anthony Santander. The main roster uncertainties center on starting pitching, the bullpen and the bench. Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Dylan Cease are expected to occupy the top three rotation spots. Competing for the final two rotation slots are Cody Ponce, Trey Yesavage, José Berríos, Eric Lauer and Bowden Francis.
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