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 with the latest roundup of our former Jays. Matt Chapman dazzled the Giants with a .450 average, .577 on‑base percentage and a staggering .950 slugging mark in six games, piling up three homers and six RBIs for a 1.527 OPS that reminded fans of his 2022‑2023 tenure in Toronto. Will Wagner, fresh from a recall by San Diego, posted a .444 average and a .643 OBP, delivering a 1.199 OPS in five outings that signaled a hot start for the former 2024‑2025 Blue Jay. Santiago Espinal went perfect in limited action, recording a 1.250 OPS on four at‑bats, while veteran reliever Trevor Richards worked two scoreless innings with a pristine 0.00 ERA and a 0.00 WHIP, adding his name to the list of ex‑Jays who have kept the bullpen humming.
Out to the season, shortstop Otto Lopez has led all former Jays with a .852 OPS, and first‑baseman Spencer Horwitz follows close behind at .834, while Trevor Richards and Bryan Baker have supplied the most reliable arms, the former posting a 0.00 ERA and the latter a sub‑1.00 WHIP over a month’s work.
The news cycle noted that Chris Bassitt landed on the 15‑day injured list with low‑back discomfort, prompting the recall of Trey Gibson, and Bo Bichette thrilled New York with a 383‑foot solo shot and a 341‑foot grand slam, matching his career‑high six RBIs. Danny Jansen’s ten‑day stint on the injured list ended on June 13, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was slated to return from a hamstring strain, adding intrigue to the Diamondbacks’ outfield.
Transactions of note included Jacob Waguespack’s trade from Milwaukee to Detroit, Zach Pop’s signing of a minor‑league deal with the Miami Marlins, and the Padres’ recall of former third‑baseman Will Wagner from El Paso.
Next week the Blue Jays will travel to Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox, where they may encounter ex‑Jay Isiah Kiner‑Falefa, before heading to Wrigley Field for a series with the Chicago Cubs, where former Jays Matthew Boyd and Trent Thornton could line up on the mound.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | Third Base | 295 | 2023 | 6 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | .450 | .577 | .950 | 1.527 | 10.6 | |
| Santiago Espinal | Third Base | 347 | 2023 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .625 | .625 | .625 | 1.250 | 3.1 | |
| Will Wagner | Designated Hitter | 64 | 2025 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .444 | .643 | .556 | 1.199 | 3.2 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 6 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | .318 | .464 | .682 | 1.146 | 6.7 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 6 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .292 | .280 | .708 | .988 | 5.0 | |
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .600 | .333 | .933 | 0.6 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 6 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .407 | .429 | .481 | .910 | 5.6 | |
| Rob Refsnyder | Designated Hitter | 32 | 2017 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .400 | .400 | .800 | 0.8 | |
| Spencer Horwitz | First Base | 112 | 2024 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .238 | .333 | .381 | .714 | 2.2 | |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | Second Base | 102 | 2025 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .300 | .364 | .350 | .714 | 2.5 | |
| Ali Sánchez | Catcher | 8 | 2025 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .333 | .375 | .708 | 1.0 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .136 | .208 | .273 | .481 | 1.3 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 | .273 | .111 | .384 | 0.2 | |
| Joey Loperfido | Outfielder | 84 | 2025 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .267 | .000 | .267 | 0.0 | |
| Leo Jiménez | Third Base | 81 | 2025 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .111 | .000 | .111 | 0.0 | |
| Buddy Kennedy | First Base | 2 | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Steward Berroa | Outfielder | 28 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | NaN | |
| Rowdy Tellez | First Base | 219 | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 1 | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 2 | 0 | 1.6 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Anthony Banda | 7 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 | |
| Jacob Waguespack | 27 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Richard Lovelady | 2 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | |
| Jason Adam | 23 | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.80 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1.33 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | |
| Eric Lauer | 36 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 3.18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0.53 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 12 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 3.60 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.29 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Trent Thornton | 108 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 8 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 2 | -0.4 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 7.94 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.24 | 0 | 0 | -2.2 | |
| Paxton Schultz | 13 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 | -4.4 | |
| Brandon Eisert | 3 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 21.60 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.60 | 0 | 0 | -3.4 | |
| Steven Matz | 29 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 | -1.9 |
| Ex-Blue Jay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8 | Mets' Marcus Semien: Clubs another homer Sunday - CBS Sports ▼ | Marcus Semien |
| Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 and hit a solo home run in the Mets' 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, continuing his recent power surge with four homers in his last seven games. | ||
| Jun 8 | Giants' Matt Chapman: Multi-hit effort in win - CBS Sports ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman went 2‑for‑3 with an RBI and a walk in the Giants' 2‑1 extra‑inning victory over the Chicago Cubs, providing a key go‑ahead hit in the 10th inning and accounting for half of San Francisco's hits. | ||
| Jun 8 | What happened to Chris Bassitt? Why Orioles' $18.5M pitcher is he... ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt was placed on the Baltimore Orioles' 15‑day injured list retroactive to June 5 because of low back discomfort, meaning he will miss several games as the team’s rotation already struggles this season. | ||
| Jun 8 | Orioles Place Chris Bassitt On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| Chris Bassitt was placed on the 15‑day injured list retroactive to June 5 because of low back discomfort, and right‑hander Trey Gibson was recalled to start in his place. The piece notes his recent performance decline and previous back issues. | ||
| Jun 10 | Ryan Borucki: Let go by San Francisco - CBS Sports ▼ | Ryan Borucki |
| Ryan Boracki, a 31‑year‑old left‑handed pitcher, was designated for assignment on May 31 and subsequently released by the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. He appeared in 21 games for the team, posting a 4.94 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over 23.2 innings, and will now seek opportunities with another organization. | ||
| Jun 10 | Tigers' Jacob Waguespack: Dealt to Tigers - CBS Sports ▼ | Jacob Waguespack |
| Jacob Waguespack was dealt by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. He will remain at Triple-A, joining the Tigers' minor‑league affiliate in Toledo to provide bullpen depth. | ||
| Jun 10 | Matt Chapman's four-hit, three-RBI game - MLB.com ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman recorded four hits and drove in three runs, helping the San Francisco Giants rally to defeat the Washington Nationals on June 10, 2026. | ||
| Jun 11 | Pirates' Spencer Horwitz: Smacks ninth homer - CBS Sports ▼ | Spencer Horwitz |
| Spencer Horwitz went 2‑for‑5 and delivered a two‑run home run in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season, providing key insurance for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. | ||
| Jun 11 | Giants' Matt Chapman: Goes yard twice in comeback win - CBS Sport... ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman went 4-for-5, hitting two home runs and driving in three runs, helping the Giants rally to an 11-10 victory over the Washington Nationals. | ||
| Jun 12 | Marlins' Zach Pop: Lands with Marlins - CBS Sports ▼ | Zach Pop |
| Zach Pop, a 29‑year‑old right‑hander who was DFA’d by the Phillies, elected free agency and subsequently signed a minor‑league deal with the Miami Marlins. He will aim to improve his performance at Triple‑A Jacksonville and could earn a spot in the Marlins' bullpen. | ||
| Jun 13 | Bo Bichette's grand slam, homer and 6 RBIs lead Mets past Braves ... ▼ | Bo Bichette |
| Bo Bichette hit a 383‑foot solo homer and a 341‑foot grand slam, matching his career high with six RBIs, leading the New York Mets to a 7‑5 win over the Atlanta Braves. | ||
| Jun 13 | Bo Bichette lives up to his word to power Mets’ win over rival Br... ▼ | Bo Bichette |
| Bo Bichette delivered a spectacular night against the Atlanta Braves, hitting a grand slam and driving in six runs, helping the Mets secure a victory at Citi Field. | ||
| Jun 13 | Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Contributes in return - CBS Sports ▼ | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| The piece reports that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is slated to return from a hamstring injury, indicating his upcoming availability for the Diamondbacks as they manage their outfield roster. | ||
| Jun 13 | Rangers vs. Red Sox (Jun 14, 2026) Live Score - ESPN ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen of the Toronto Blue Jays is listed on the 10‑day injured list, with his expected return set for June 13. | ||
| Jun 13 | Pirates halt Marlins' six-game winning streak - Deadspin ▼ | Spencer Horwitz |
| Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning, allowing him to deliver the game‑winning hit that gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3‑2 win over the Miami Marlins. | ||
| Ex-Blue Jay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9 | RHP Shaun Anderson assigned to Salt Lake Bees. | ASG | Shaun Anderson |
| Jun 9 | Chicago Cubs placed RHP Trent Thornton on the paternity list. | SC | Trent Thornton |
| Jun 9 | Houston Astros recalled LF Joey Loperfido from Sugar Land Space Cowboys. | CU | Joey Loperfido |
| Jun 9 | San Diego Padres recalled 3B Will Wagner from El Paso Chihuahuas. | CU | Will Wagner |
| Jun 9 | St. Paul Saints sent LF Alan Roden on a rehab assignment to Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. | ASG | Alan Roden |
| Jun 9 | St. Paul Saints sent LF Alan Roden on a rehab assignment to Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. | ASG | Alan Roden |
| Jun 10 | Milwaukee Brewers traded RHP Jacob Waguespack to Detroit Tigers. | TR | Jacob Waguespack |
| Jun 10 | Atlanta Braves selected the contract of 1B Rowdy Tellez from Gwinnett Stripers. | SE | Rowdy Tellez |
| Jun 11 | RHP Taijuan Walker assigned to Salt Lake Bees. | ASG | Taijuan Walker |
| Jun 11 | Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract. | SFA | Taijuan Walker |
| Jun 11 | RHP Jacob Waguespack assigned to Toledo Mud Hens. | ASG | Jacob Waguespack |
| Jun 12 | Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Brock Stewart on a rehab assignment to Ontario Tower Buzzers. | ASG | Brock Stewart |
| Jun 12 | Detroit Tigers selected the contract of RHP Jacob Waguespack from Toledo Mud Hens. | SE | Jacob Waguespack |
| Jun 12 | Miami Marlins signed free agent RHP Zach Pop to a minor league contract. | SFA | Zach Pop |
| Jun 12 | RHP Zach Pop assigned to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. | ASG | Zach Pop |
| Jun 12 | Chicago Cubs activated RHP Trent Thornton from the paternity list. | SC | Trent Thornton |
| Jun 12 | Somerset Patriots placed RHP Yerry Rodríguez on the 60-day injured list. | SC | Yerry Rodríguez |
| Jun 12 | Philadelphia Phillies placed RF Steward Berroa on the paternity list. | SC | Steward Berroa |
| Jun 13 | San Francisco Giants sent LHP Matt Gage on a rehab assignment to San Jose Giants. | ASG | Matt Gage |
| Jun 13 | Chicago White Sox sent RHP Jordan Hicks on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights. | ASG | Jordan Hicks |
| ex-Blue Jays | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 - Jun 18 | at the Boston Red Sox | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Jun 19 - Jun 21 | at the Chicago Cubs | Matthew Boyd Trent Thornton |
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