Trent Thornton will begin the season in the BlueJays rotation but there are still a couple lingering questions surrounding the roster. (via ShiDavidi)
Ken Giles, Daniel Hudson, Tim Mayza, Joe Biagini, Sam GaviglioRichard Urena versus Eric Sogard for the backup infield role; Thomas Pannone, Elvis Luciano , Javy Guerra , Justin Shafer and Jason Adam for what’s likely to be three bullpen spots.Ryan Borucki, Ryan Tepera, Dalton Pompey, Devon Travis , David PhelpsINJURY UPDATES: Ryan Borucki played catch in Dunedin on Tuesday for the first time since cutting a minor-league outing short because of elbow discomfort.
“ has got the stuff to compete in the big-leagues, for sure,” said Montoyo. “That game against the Yankees’ good lineup, I thought he was very good. That tells me he’s ready to compete in the big-leagues. It was just one start, but he’s got the stuff to do it.” Given their looming returns, the Blue Jays are sure to factor in 40-man roster decisions when weighing how best to break camp.Vladimir Guerrero Jr., sidelined by a left oblique strain, has started swinging the bat in the cage and Charlie Montoyo said baseball’s top prospect is “ahead of schedule.”
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