You can take the player out of the Blue Jays, but you can never take the Ex-Blue Jay out of the player!
Mister Ex here, reporting on the former Blue Jays who lit up the diamond last week. Teoscar Hernández, who hung up his Toronto hat in 2022 after 609 games, posted a sizzling .350 average with a .417 on‑base percentage and a .700 slugging mark, driving in eight runs in just six games. Bo Bichette, a veteran of 748 Jays contests through 2025, kept his bat busy with a .267 clip and three homers, adding nine RBI in seven outings. Matt Chapman, who left Toronto after the 2023 season, dazzled with a .381 average and a .458 OBP, contributing eight hits and six runs in six games. On the mound, former Jays reliever Richard Lovelady, last in a Blue Jay uniform in 2025, posted a spotless 0.00 ERA over 3.1 innings, striking out two and allowing just one walk. Likewise, Anthony Kay, who departed after the 2022 campaign, earned a 1.69 ERA over 5.1 innings, fanning five batters.
For the season to date, the most prolific hitter among former Jays is Teoscar Hernández, whose .350 average and .700 slugging have been unmatched, while the top pitcher is Bryan Baker, who has logged a sub‑2.60 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP across more than 21 innings.
Next week the Blue Jays will travel to face the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre, where they may encounter ex‑Jay Otto Lopez, a 2022 alumnus, and later head to Baltimore to square off with the Orioles, possibly meeting former Jays arms Chris Bassitt and Josh Walker.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .400 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 2.5 | |
| Teoscar Hernández | Outfielder | 609 | 2022 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 8 | .350 | .417 | .700 | 1.117 | 6.1 | |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | Second Base | 102 | 2025 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .444 | .545 | .556 | 1.101 | 2.7 | |
| Spencer Horwitz | First Base | 112 | 2024 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .278 | .364 | .611 | .975 | 3.9 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .273 | .333 | .636 | .969 | 2.3 | |
| Matt Chapman | Third Base | 295 | 2023 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .381 | .458 | .476 | .934 | 4.6 | |
| Santiago Espinal | Third Base | 347 | 2023 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .400 | .500 | .900 | 0.8 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 7 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .267 | .290 | .600 | .890 | 5.2 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .667 | .834 | 0.7 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .211 | .286 | .368 | .654 | 2.0 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .280 | .308 | .320 | .628 | 2.5 | |
| Danny Jansen | Catcher | 471 | 2024 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .105 | .150 | .316 | .466 | 0.9 | |
| Leo Jiménez | Third Base | 81 | 2025 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 | .286 | .167 | .453 | 0.3 | |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | Outfielder | 468 | 2022 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .231 | .214 | .231 | .445 | 0.7 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .115 | .107 | .115 | .222 | 0.3 | |
| Rob Refsnyder | Designated Hitter | 32 | 2017 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
| Name | JGP | Ex since | GP | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | K | BB | HR | WHIP | S | HLD | RP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Banda | 7 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 1.7 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.50 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.50 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Richard Lovelady | 2 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.60 | 2 | 1 | 1.7 | |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 8 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.67 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Brandon Eisert | 3 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1.09 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | |
| Jason Adam | 23 | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.33 | 0 | 3 | 1.6 | |
| Tayler Saucedo | 33 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 2 | 0.6 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 1.69 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | |
| Steven Matz | 29 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Ryan Borucki | 79 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 4.09 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1.09 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | |
| Trent Thornton | 108 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | 4.91 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.09 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 | |
| Chris Bassitt | 96 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 4.1 | 1 | 0 | 6.23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.38 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 | |
| Jordan Hicks | 25 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 | |
| Matt Gage | 11 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 7.71 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1.29 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 | |
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | -1.9 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.67 | 0 | 0 | -1.4 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 8.1 | 0 | 1 | 14.04 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2.64 | 0 | 0 | -8.7 | |
| Paxton Schultz | 13 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 54.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 | -5.5 |
| Ex-Blue Jay | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Giants' Matt Chapman: Logs two doubles in win - CBS Sports ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman had two doubles in the game, drove in a run in the third inning, drew an intentional walk in the eighth before scoring, and added another double in the ninth, contributing to the Giants' victory. This marked his first multi-hit game since May 10, providing a positive sign amid a difficult May where he has been slashing .123/.180/.211 with a high strikeout rate. | ||
| May 18 | Bo Bichette Discusses Early Struggles After $126M Mets Contract, ... ▼ | Bo Bichette |
| Bo Bichette, in his first season with the New York Mets after signing a three-year, $126 million contract, is struggling offensively with a .210 batting average and a .531 OPS, admitting he didn't anticipate the challenges of adjusting to a new team, organization, and fan base. He acknowledges pressing due to the pressure to perform, especially amid team injuries and high expectations. | ||
| May 18 | 'I'm ready to go.' Nate Pearson is close to being back in Astros'... ▼ | Nate Pearson |
| Nate Pearson, who began the season on the injured list due to elbow soreness, has completed a minor-league rehab assignment, including seven appearances and reaching 101.3 mph on his fastball, and is now with the Houston Astros, where he could be activated soon to bolster the bullpen. | ||
| May 19 | Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners Preview - 05/19/2026 - MLB.... ▼ | Anthony Kay |
| Anthony Kay pitched 5 innings against the Seattle Mariners on May 9, 2026, allowing only 1 unearned run while playing for the Chicago White Sox, showcasing a solid and effective start. | ||
| May 19 | Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn working on no-hitter through seven in... ▼ | Nate Pearson |
| Nate Pearson, who started the season on the injured list due to elbow soreness, has rejoined the team and is close to being activated for the Astros' bullpen. | ||
| May 19 | Rough night for Robbie Ray starts with grand slam in first inning... ▼ | Robbie Ray |
| Robbie Ray struggled significantly in his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving up 10 earned runs on 11 hits in just 4.3 innings, including a grand slam to Nolan Arenado on his sixth pitch, contributing to the Giants' 12-2 loss. | ||
| May 19 | Surging Mets author 10-run 12th inning in win over Nationals - ES... ▼ | Marcus Semien |
| Marcus Semien delivered an RBI single during the Mets' 10-run 12th inning, contributing to their 11-6 victory over the Washington Nationals. His hit extended the lead to 11-6, helping cap off a record-breaking rally after the Nationals had kept the game close despite multiple errors and stranded runners. | ||
| May 20 | ‘It’s been a ride’: Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton embracin... ▼ | Trent Thornton |
| Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton made a successful return to the majors on May 5 after tearing his Achilles 8.5 months earlier, pitching five scoreless innings over four appearances, including a crucial outing against the White Sox and a six-pitch shutdown inning in his season debut against the Reds at Wrigley Field, marking an emotional and impactful comeback. | ||
| May 20 | Diamondbacks 5-3 Giants (May 19, 2026) Final Score - ESPN ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with one run scored in the San Francisco Giants' 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He scored in the 2nd inning after Susac doubled to center, but did not record an RBI or extra-base hit. | ||
| May 20 | Rays activate Matz to start finale vs. O's, place Williamson (bac... ▼ | Steven Matz |
| Steven Matz was activated from the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation and is scheduled to start the Rays' series finale against the Orioles at Tropicana Field, marking his return after missing time and progressing through a cautious recovery. | ||
| May 20 | Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays - Live Score - May 20, 2026 ... ▼ | Steven Matz |
| Steven Matz was reinstated from the 15-day injured list by the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of his scheduled start against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, as reported by Ryan Bass of Rays.tv, following a stint due to an elbow issue. | ||
| May 20 | Mets call up lefty prospect Thornton to pitch Wednesday - MLB.com ▼ | Trent Thornton |
| Trent Thornton has earned a start for the New York Mets against the Washington Nationals due to an injury to pitcher Holmes, with manager Carlos Mendoza citing his strong performance at Triple-A, excellent control, and ability to throw strikes. Standing 6-foot-3, Thornton lacks elite velocity but compensates with a mid-80s slider and solid pitchability, and his left-handedness was a key factor in the decision to start him. | ||
| May 21 | Spencer Horwitz homers, Konnor Griffin has four hits to help Pira... ▼ | Spencer Horwitz |
| Spencer Horwitz hit a solo home run down the right field line in the second inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates an early 1-0 lead against the St. Louis Cardinals, helping lead the team to a 7-0 shutout victory. | ||
| May 21 | Athletics vs. Angels (May 21, 2026) Live Score - ESPN ▼ | Yusei Kikuchi |
| Yusei Kikuchi is currently on the 15-Day Injured List with an estimated return date of July 2, according to the Los Angeles Angels' injury report. | ||
| May 21 | Key Angels Starter Could Be Back Early In Second Half Of Angels L... ▼ | Yusei Kikuchi |
| Yusei Kikuchi, recovering from shoulder inflammation that sidelined him in late April, has resumed a throwing program and is progressing through rehabilitation with the hope of returning early in the second half of the season. He has not required surgery, and after strengthening exercises and medical evaluations, he and the Angels are cautiously optimistic about his return post-All-Star break. | ||
| May 21 | Mets get Marcus Semien prediction that makes Brandon Nimmo trade ... ▼ | Marcus Semien |
| The article highlights concerns about Marcus Semien's declining performance, with former MLB GM Jim Bowden predicting that his steep regression this season is real and will continue, diminishing his value. This makes the Mets' trade for Semien—along with taking on the remainder of his $175 million contract—appear increasingly detrimental, especially as he has provided little positive impact since joining the team. | ||
| May 21 | Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles - Live Score - May 22, 2026 ... ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt is set to start for the Baltimore Orioles in their upcoming game against the Detroit Tigers, carrying a 3-3 record and a 5.44 ERA into the matchup. The Orioles' pitching staff aims to rebound after allowing 25 runs in their previous three games. | ||
| May 21 | Bo Bichette drives in 2, Mets earn series split with a 2-1 win ov... ▼ | Bo Bichette |
| Bo Bichette drove in two runs with a single in the Mets' 2-1 win over the Nationals, helping New York split the four-game series. He finished the series strongly, hitting .389 with three home runs and nine RBIs. | ||
| May 22 | Angels' Yusei Kikuchi: Expects to resume throwing soon - CBS Spor... ▼ | Yusei Kikuchi |
| Yusei Kikuchi, who has been sidelined since May 3 with left shoulder inflammation, stated he will soon begin a throwing program and remains optimistic about returning to the Angels' starting rotation before the end of July, avoiding surgery as the injury was not major. | ||
| May 22 | Tigers, Orioles eager to ignite struggling offenses in opener - D... ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt, who has a 3-3 record and 5.44 ERA, recently pitched five innings and allowed four runs in a 13-3 loss to Washington; he is set to start again for Baltimore on Friday and has won his last two home starts. He also holds a 4-4 record with a 3.88 ERA in 10 career starts against the Tigers. | ||
| May 23 | Orioles Overcome Suspect Starting Pitching Against Spiraling Tige... ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt struggled in a start against the Detroit Tigers, lasting only 13 outs while allowing six hits and three earned runs, including damage from lower-order hitters, as the Orioles eventually won despite his poor outing in a game where the Tigers had been scoring very little recently. | ||
| May 23 | White Sox 9-4 Giants (May 22, 2026) Final Score - ESPN ▼ | Trevor Richards |
| Trevor Richards pitched 1.0 inning in relief for the Chicago White Sox against the San Francisco Giants, allowing no runs on zero hits with 2 strikeouts, helping secure a 9-4 victory. His outing was effective and efficient, throwing 10 pitches (7 strikes) as part of the bullpen's support for starter Davis Martin. | ||
| May 23 | White Sox place RHP Jordan Hicks on 15-day IL - Reuters ▼ | Jordan Hicks |
| The Chicago White Sox placed relief pitcher Jordan Hicks on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain, retroactive to Thursday; Hicks has a 0-1 record with a 5.60 ERA in 20 relief appearances this season. | ||
| May 23 | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. injury scare has Diamondbacks fans on edge ▼ | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies early, causing concern among Arizona Diamondbacks fans, suggesting he may have sustained an injury during the matchup. | ||
| May 23 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa's walk scores Willson Contreras | 05/23/2026 -... ▼ | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| In the bottom of the 9th inning against the Twins on May 23, 2026, with the score 3-2 and two outs, Isiah Kiner-Falefa drew a walk with the bases loaded, forcing in Willson Contreras to score the winning run for the Boston Red Sox. | ||
| May 24 | Teoscar Hernández crushes three-run home run, giving Dodgers lead... ▼ | Teoscar Hernández |
| Teoscar Hernández crushed a three-run home run during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers the lead in a standout offensive performance. | ||
| May 24 | Teoscar Hernández has 6 RBIs as Dodgers erase early deficit in 11... ▼ | Teoscar Hernández |
| Teoscar Hern dez hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning and added a single in the eighth and a two-run single in the ninth, matching his career high with six RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3. | ||
| May 24 | Angels follow up Alek Manoah move with on-brand Taijuan Walker si... ▼ | Alek Manoah |
| Alek Manoah, after struggling at the end of his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays, was signed by the Los Angeles Angels as a potential rotation solution but was quickly removed from the roster following a disastrous outing in which he allowed nine runs. | ||
| May 24 | Spencer Horwitz's first-pitch leadoff HR (5) - MLB.com ▼ | Spencer Horwitz |
| Spencer Horwitz hit a first-pitch leadoff home run in the top of the first inning against Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates an early 1-0 lead in the game on May 24, 2026. | ||
| May 24 | Tommy Troy promotion further adds to D-backs roster logjam ▼ | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is anticipated to return from injury within the next month, prompting the Arizona Diamondbacks to make important roster decisions as he rejoins the team. | ||
| May 24 | Yoendrys Gómez In play, run(s) to Isiah Kiner-Falefa - MLB.com ▼ | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa recorded an RBI double during the Boston Red Sox game on May 24, 2026, contributing offensively to the team's performance. | ||
| Ex-Blue Jay | |||
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| May 19 | 3B Brandon Drury assigned to ACL Royals from Omaha Storm Chasers. | ASG | Brandon Drury |
| May 19 | Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Eric Lauer. | SC | Eric Lauer |
| May 19 | Toledo Mud Hens placed 3B Paul DeJong on the full-season injured list. | SC | Paul DeJong |
| May 19 | Houston Astros activated RHP Nate Pearson from the 15-day injured list. | SC | Nate Pearson |
| May 19 | LHP Kirby Snead assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs from FCL Phillies. | ASG | Kirby Snead |
| May 20 | Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Steven Matz from the 15-day injured list. | SC | Steven Matz |
| May 20 | RHP Jacob Waguespack assigned to Nashville Sounds from ACL Brewers. | ASG | Jacob Waguespack |
| May 20 | Los Angeles Angels recalled LHP Tayler Saucedo from Salt Lake Bees. | CU | Tayler Saucedo |
| May 20 | Los Angeles Angels sent RHP Alek Manoah outright to Salt Lake Bees. | OUT | Alek Manoah |
| May 20 | 2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Las Vegas Aviators. | ASG | Michael Stefanic |
| May 20 | Athletics signed free agent 2B Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract. | SFA | Michael Stefanic |
| May 21 | Norfolk Tides transferred LF Will Robertson from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. | SC | Will Robertson |
| May 22 | Los Angeles Angels transferred LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left shoulder inflammation. | SC | Yusei Kikuchi |
| May 23 | Reno Aces sent RHP Derek Law on a rehab assignment to ACL D-backs. | ASG | Derek Law |
| May 23 | Chicago White Sox placed RHP Jordan Hicks on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 21, 2026. Right lat strain. | SC | Jordan Hicks |
| May 23 | Arizona Diamondbacks placed LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day injured list. Left hamstring strain. | SC | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| May 24 | Leones de Yucatan released RHP César Valdez. | REL | César Valdez |
| May 24 | Houston Astros sent LF Joey Loperfido on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. | ASG | Joey Loperfido |
| May 24 | Houston Astros sent LF Joey Loperfido on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi Hooks. | ASG | Joey Loperfido |
| ex-Blue Jays | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 25 - May 27 | home to the Miami Marlins | Otto Lopez Leo Jiménez |
| May 28 - May 31 | at the Baltimore Orioles | Chris Bassitt Josh Walker |
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