"Barring an injury over the next 10 days, these will likely be the 13 position players that break camp with the Blue Jays. While it's an outfield-heavy group, there's a bit of flexibility in the corners with Schneider and Barger also capable of shifting to the infield when needed."
"As he's out of options and can't be assigned to the minors, he'd be placed on outright waivers or traded. With 81 games of major league experience, chances are the 24-year-old infielder would end up getting claimed by one of the 29 other clubs."
"Granted, the 29-year-old slugger has made plenty of noise with his bat - quite literally, actually, sitting tied with Daulton Varsho and Josh Kasevich with a team-high 13 hard-hit balls this spring - and certainly possesses the ability to add extra thump to this Anthony Santander-less lineup now that he's healthy."
The Blue Jays prepare for their 2026 Opening Day on March 27 against the Athletics at Rogers Centre. The projected 26-man roster includes 13 position players anchored by established stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, Daulton Varsho, and Jesús Sánchez. The outfield-heavy group provides flexibility with corner players capable of shifting infield. Leo Jiménez, out of options, faces waiver placement or trade consideration. Eloy Jiménez, a non-roster invitee, has impressed with 13 hard-hit balls this spring but roster space constraints may limit his inclusion as a DH-type player.
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