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 on our former Toronto Blue Jays. Gabriel Moreno dazzled with a .423 batting average and a 1.109 OPS in seven games for Arizona, adding a home run and eight RBI. Ty France posted a .367 average and a perfect .633 slugging percentage for San Diego, driving in seven runs and belting two long balls. Bo Bichette, a long‑time Jay with over 700 career games in Toronto, contributed eight hits and a solid .760 OPS in six outings for New York, while Luke Maile went 1‑for‑1 with a flawless .500 average in his lone appearance. On the mound, Jordan Hicks impressed with a stingy 0.75 WHIP and three strikeouts in 2.2 innings for Chicago, and Robbie Ray delivered five punch‑outs over six scoreless innings for the Giants, his WHIP sitting at 1.33. Veteran reliever Bryan Baker added three saves without surrendering a run in four innings for Tampa Bay.
This season to date, Ty France leads the ex‑Blue Jays with a .886 OPS, closely trailed by Gabriel Moreno’s .854 and Otto Lopez’s .853, while Bo Bichette remains a stalwart presence from his many years in Toronto. On the pitching side, Robbie Ray has been the most effective former Jay, posting a 3.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 116 innings, with Foster Griffin also posting a respectable 2.76 ERA and 1.03 WHIP.
The news cycle noted that Steven Matz was placed on the 15‑day injured list with an ankle sprain, and former top prospect Nate Pearson was dealt to the Kansas City Royals for right‑hander Max Martin, giving the Royals a seasoned reliever. The Pearson trade marked the latest departure of a former Blue Jay, while Matz’s injury was the only other significant move involving our alumni this week.
Next week the Blue Jays will travel to Washington to tangle with the Nationals, where they may encounter former teammate Foster Griffin, and then return home to host the Cardinals, where ex‑Jay Justin Bruihl will line up on the mound.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | Catcher | 159 | 2019 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 1.0 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 7 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 8 | .423 | .455 | .654 | 1.109 | 8.5 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 7 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .367 | .367 | .633 | 1.000 | 7.0 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .333 | .600 | .933 | 1.0 | |
| Teoscar Hernández | Outfielder | 609 | 2022 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .368 | .429 | .474 | .903 | 3.9 | |
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 | .286 | .571 | .857 | 1.1 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .200 | .250 | .600 | .850 | 2.3 | |
| Ali Sánchez | Catcher | 8 | 2025 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .444 | .375 | .819 | 1.1 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 6 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .385 | .375 | .760 | 3.5 | |
| Daulton Varsho | Outfielder | 464 | 2026 | 7 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .364 | .391 | .364 | .755 | 3.1 | |
| Leo Jiménez | Third Base | 81 | 2025 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .400 | .250 | .650 | 0.4 | |
| Alan Roden | Outfielder | 43 | 2025 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .231 | .313 | .231 | .544 | 1.0 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .273 | .167 | .440 | 0.9 | |
| Buddy Kennedy | First Base | 2 | 2025 | 2 | 3 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Stewart | 10 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | |
| Josh Walker | 3 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Jordan Hicks | 25 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.75 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 | |
| Jordan Romano | 231 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 | 3 | 0 | 2.1 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1.33 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | |
| Adam Macko | 22 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Jeff Hoffman | 122 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Matthew Boyd | 2 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.29 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.43 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | |
| Tommy Nance | 82 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | |
| Jacob Waguespack | 27 | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 1 | 2.70 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.60 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 | |
| Hayden Juenger | 2 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 3.60 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1.40 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2.14 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 6.2 | 1 | 0 | 4.05 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.05 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | |
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 4.76 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1.24 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 | |
| Eric Lauer | 36 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 5.06 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0.94 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.69 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 | |
| Kevin Gausman | 148 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 9.1 | 0 | 2 | 6.75 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1.82 | 0 | 0 | -2.1 | |
| Trent Thornton | 108 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 | |
| Brandon Eisert | 3 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 1 | 10.13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.88 | 0 | 0 | -1.8 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 10.80 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 | -1.4 | |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.67 | 0 | 0 | -3.4 |
| Ex-Blue Jay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Ready for hitting progression - CBS... ▼ | Isiah Kiner-Falefa |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been cleared to start his hitting progression with dry swings as part of his recovery from a left forearm stress reaction, though he remains weeks away from rejoining the active roster. | ||
| Jul 21 | Cubs' Trent Thornton: Departs with foot injury - CBS Sports ▼ | Trent Thornton |
| Trent Thornton was removed from a Monday game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit on his left foot by a comebacker, forcing him to exit the matchup and prompting a likely follow‑up medical evaluation. | ||
| Jul 21 | Horwitz returns to game action with Single-A Bradenton after hams... ▼ | Spencer Horwitz |
| Spencer Horwitz, who was placed on the injured list after a left hamstring strain suffered on June 24, has begun a rehab assignment with Single‑A Bradenton, progressing through running, live at‑bats, and defensive work before aiming to return to the Pirates when fully healthy. | ||
| Jul 21 | Rangers' Austin Wynns: Contract selected - CBS Sports ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen was placed on the Rangers' injured list due to a forearm injury, joining Kyle Higashioka who also landed on the IL, and will be unavailable while the team adjusts its catching depth. | ||
| Jul 22 | Rays take on the Blue Jays after Simpson's 4-hit game - FOX Sport... ▼ | Steven Matz |
| The piece notes that Steven Matz will miss time after being placed on the 15‑day injured list because of an ankle injury. | ||
| Jul 22 | Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals - MLB Trade Rumors ▼ | Nate Pearson |
| Nate Pearson, a former top prospect now serving as a reliever, was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor‑league pitcher Max Martin, with the move also providing the Astros some luxury‑tax relief. | ||
| Jul 22 | Nate Pearson traded to Royals ▼ | Nate Pearson |
| The Royals acquired reliever Nate Pearson from the Astros in exchange for minor‑league pitcher Max Martin, and designated outfielder Kameron Misner for assignment to make roster space, indicating Pearson will join Kansas City’s bullpen pending further roster moves. | ||
| Jul 24 | Royals' Recent Trade Acquisition Nate Pearson Prepares for Team D... ▼ | Nate Pearson |
| Nate Pearson was acquired by the Kansas City Royals in a trade with the Houston Astros, joining the major league roster and providing the Royals with an experienced right‑hander to strengthen their bullpen. | ||
| Jul 25 | With trade deadline nearing, Robbie Ray in top form as Giants top... ▼ | Robbie Ray |
| Robbie Ray delivered a quality start for the Giants, throwing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts against the Los Angeles Angels, contributing to a 9-2 victory. | ||
| Jul 26 | Diamondbacks vs. Nationals (Jul 26, 2026) Live Score - ESPN - ESP... ▼ | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is listed on the Arizona Diamondbacks' 10‑day injured list with an estimated return date of July 28, indicating he will miss upcoming games while recovering from his injury. | ||
| Jul 26 | Taylor and Semien each hit a 3-run homer as Mets beat Dodgers 8-3... ▼ | Marcus Semien |
| Marcus Semien contributed a three‑run drive in the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8‑3. | ||
| Jul 26 | Taylor and Semien each hit a 3-run homer as Mets beat Dodgers 8-3... ▼ | Marcus Semien |
| Marcus Semien hit a three‑run home run in the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8‑3. | ||
| Jul 26 | Taylor and Semien each hit a 3-run homer as Mets beat Dodgers 8-3... ▼ | Marcus Semien |
| Marcus Semien hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning, extending the Mets' lead and helping New York secure an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. | ||
| Ex-Blue Jay | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Athletics placed RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 19, 2026. Right hip impingement. | SC | Mark Leiter Jr. |
| Jul 21 | St. Paul Saints activated RHP Julian Merryweather from the 7-day injured list. | SC | Julian Merryweather |
| Jul 21 | Iowa Cubs activated LHP Josh Fleming from the Development List. | SC | Josh Fleming |
| Jul 21 | Pittsburgh Pirates sent 1B Spencer Horwitz on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders. | ASG | Spencer Horwitz |
| Jul 21 | Athletics recalled RHP Hayden Juenger from Las Vegas Aviators. | CU | Hayden Juenger |
| Jul 22 | RHP Nate Pearson roster status changed by Kansas City Royals. | SC | Nate Pearson |
| Jul 22 | Houston Astros traded RHP Nate Pearson to Kansas City Royals for RHP Max Martin. | TR | Nate Pearson |
| Jul 22 | Baltimore Orioles recalled LHP Josh Walker from Norfolk Tides. | CU | Josh Walker |
| Jul 23 | Baltimore Orioles optioned LHP Josh Walker to Norfolk Tides. | OPT | Josh Walker |
| Jul 24 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Nate Pearson. | SC | Nate Pearson |
| Jul 24 | Baltimore Orioles recalled LHP Josh Walker from Norfolk Tides. | CU | Josh Walker |
| Jul 25 | Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Steven Matz from the 15-day injured list. | SC | Steven Matz |
| Jul 25 | Philadelphia Phillies designated RF Steward Berroa for assignment. | DES | Steward Berroa |
| Jul 26 | Athletics recalled C Brian Serven from Las Vegas Aviators. | CU | Brian Serven |
| ex-Blue Jays | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27 - Jul 29 | at the Washington Nationals | Foster Griffin Richard Lovelady Paxton Schultz |
| Jul 31 - Aug 2 | home to the St. Louis Cardinals | Justin Bruihl |
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