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 your weekly roundup of former Toronto Blue Jays. Gabriel Moreno posted a sparkling .400 average and a 1.035 OPS in five games for Arizona, while Randal Grichuk’s 1.213 OPS and two homers helped Chicago secure a win in his final outing as a former Blue Jay. Alan Roden, in a brief three‑game stint, posted a .429 average and a .600 OBP, and Michael Stefanic showcased a .667 average in four plate appearances, underscoring the depth of ex‑Jays still contributing. On the mound, Jordan Hicks retired all six batters he faced for Chicago, posting a pristine 0.00 ERA and a 0.50 WHIP, and veteran reliever Matthew Boyd earned a win for the Cubs while keeping his ERA at a tidy 1.29.
Through the season to date, the most productive former Jays at the plate have been Randal Grichuk, whose .880 OPS ranks atop the list, and Gabriel Moreno, whose .874 OPS has kept him among the league’s elite. On the mound, former Blue Jay Bryan Baker has distinguished himself with a 1.44 ERA, a sub‑1.00 WHIP and 41 saves, making him the premier ex‑Jay reliever this year.
The offseason saw Reese McGuire shipped to the White Sox in a deal that also sent Jake Diekman to Boston, while Alek Manoah inked a one‑year pact with the Angels only to be released to Triple‑A later in September. Meanwhile, Jordan Hicks was dealt to Chicago, Tommy Nance landed in Minnesota, Daulton Varsho was placed on the 10‑day injured list with wrist inflammation, and reliever Jeff Hoffman was sidelined by forearm inflammation.
Next week Toronto will meet the Chicago White Sox, where former Jays Randal Grichuk, Reese McGuire and Jordan Hicks will line up against their old club.
| Name | Position | JGP | Ex since | GP | AB | H | BB | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | RC | |
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| Michael Stefanic | Second Base | 9 | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .667 | .750 | .667 | 1.417 | 1.5 | |
| Randal Grichuk | Designated Hitter | 479 | 2021 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .353 | .389 | .824 | 1.213 | 5.4 | |
| Alan Roden | Outfielder | 43 | 2025 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .429 | .600 | .571 | 1.171 | 2.4 | |
| Gabriel Moreno | Catcher | 25 | 2022 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | .400 | .435 | .600 | 1.035 | 5.5 | |
| Danny Jansen | Catcher | 471 | 2024 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .222 | .333 | .556 | .889 | 3.0 | |
| Teoscar Hernández | Outfielder | 609 | 2022 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 | .318 | .476 | .794 | 2.9 | |
| Otto Lopez | Shortstop | 9 | 2022 | 5 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .300 | .391 | .300 | .691 | 2.2 | |
| Bo Bichette | Third Base | 748 | 2025 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .310 | .360 | .670 | 2.8 | |
| Tyler Heineman | Catcher | 132 | 2026 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .400 | .250 | .650 | 0.3 | |
| Spencer Horwitz | First Base | 112 | 2024 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .143 | .278 | .286 | .564 | 1.2 | |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | Second Base | 102 | 2025 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .182 | .357 | .182 | .539 | 0.7 | |
| Ty France | First Base | 37 | 2025 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .182 | .308 | .182 | .490 | 1.1 | |
| Ali Sánchez | Catcher | 8 | 2025 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .273 | .200 | .473 | 0.4 | |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | 162 | 2021 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .105 | .150 | .316 | .466 | 0.9 | |
| Brian Serven | Catcher | 28 | 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0.0 | |
| Luke Maile | Catcher | 159 | 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | |
| Jesús Sánchez | Designated Hitter | 99 | 2026 | 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hicks | 25 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Seranthony Domínguez | 24 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Bryan Baker | 1 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 1 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Tommy Nance | 82 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Tayler Saucedo | 33 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | |
| Matthew Boyd | 2 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 1.29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | |
| Foster Griffin | 1 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 6.0 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.67 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | |
| Anthony Gose | 202 | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Jacob Waguespack | 27 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 2.70 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.20 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Robbie Ray | 37 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Jose Cuas | 4 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | |
| Kevin Gausman | 148 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 3.18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1.24 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | |
| Chris Bassitt | 96 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 3.60 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.60 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| Tim Mayza | 352 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.71 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | |
| Yusei Kikuchi | 86 | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 10.1 | 0 | 1 | 4.35 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1.45 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | |
| Jason Adam | 23 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | |
| Brock Stewart | 10 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | |
| Anthony Kay | 28 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 5.00 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1.67 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 | |
| Steven Matz | 29 | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.20 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 | |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 12 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2.10 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 | |
| Justin Bruihl | 15 | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 | |
| Trevor Richards | 195 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1.31 | 1 | 0 | -1.3 | |
| Richard Lovelady | 2 | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.14 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 | |
| Jeff Hoffman | 122 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | 1 | 0 | -0.5 | |
| Josh Walker | 3 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 10.80 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 | -1.4 | |
| Jordan Romano | 231 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.50 | 0 | 0 | -1.9 | |
| Brandon Eisert | 3 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 16.20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.40 | 0 | 0 | -2.4 | |
| Nate Pearson | 93 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 | -3.4 |
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| Jan 1 | The #Dbacks have recalled C Adrian Del Castillo from ... ▼ | Santiago Espinal |
| Santiago Espinal was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a minor‑league deal after the team recalled infielder Jose Fernandez and placed him on the injured list. | ||
| Jan 1 | Storm homer joins Vasquez loft team with 01 and 08 ▼ | Reese McGuire |
| Reese McGuire was acquired by the Chicago White Sox in a trade that sent left‑handed reliever Jake Diekman to the Sox, with a player to be named later also included in the deal. | ||
| Jan 1 | With Jung-Hoo Lee's season ending after being placed on ... ▼ | Ryan Borucki |
| Ryan Borucki was designated for assignment in May, is currently in the Cleveland Guardians organization, and is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to an arm injury that will require surgery. | ||
| Jan 1 | Greg Rice (@gregnaughty) / X ▼ | Alek Manoah |
| Alek Manoah, a right‑handed pitcher, has agreed to a one‑year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, marking his move to a new team for the upcoming season. | ||
| Sep 21 | How Ex-Red Sox players Rafael Devers, Carlos Narváez, Connelly Ea... ▼ | Jordan Hicks |
| Jordan Hicks, a 30‑year‑old right‑handed pitcher, was traded by Boston to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitching prospect David Sandlin, with the White Sox also receiving prospect Gage Ziehl as part of the deal on February 1. | ||
| Sep 22 | San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers – Where to Watch, Stream ... ▼ | Eric Lauer |
| Eric Lauer was placed on the Los Angeles Dodgers' 60‑day injured list because of an elbow injury, removing him from the active roster for an extended period. | ||
| Sep 22 | Re-Grading the Twins’ 2026 Trade Deadline Moves - Twins - Twins D... ▼ | Tommy Nance |
| The Twins acquired right‑hander Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline, and the piece reviews his strong August showing (1.74 ERA) and subsequent September struggles, ultimately assigning the move a B grade while noting his remaining years of team control. | ||
| Sep 22 | Giants Lose Last Active Player From Their Opening Day Lineup ▼ | Matt Chapman |
| Matt Chapman is listed on the Giants' Injured List, indicating he is currently unavailable to play due to injury. | ||
| Sep 23 | Was The Twins' Trade Deadline Worth It? - Minnesota Twins Videos ... ▼ | Tommy Nance |
| The Twins added pitcher Tommy Nance to their roster as part of a four‑player trade at the deadline, indicating a notable career move for Nance as he joins a new team near the end of the 2026 season. | ||
| Sep 24 | Kevin Gausman bangs up shoulder, Cubs lose another to Marlins: ‘T... ▼ | Kevin Gausman |
| Kevin Gausman left Wednesday’s 3‑2 loss to the Marlins after injuring his left shoulder while making a diving tag at third base, and the Cubs will monitor his condition before deciding his postseason role. | ||
| Sep 24 | Should I Trade Alek Manoah for Jake Irvin? ▼ | Alek Manoah |
| The Los Angeles Angels released Alek Manoah on Wednesday, sending him outright to their Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City. | ||
| Sep 25 | Astros Place Daulton Varsho On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors ▼ | Daulton Varsho |
| The Astros have moved outfielder Daulton Varsho to the 10‑day injured list, retroactive to September 23, because of left wrist inflammation and two worsening cysts, and have called up outfielder Jorge Barrosa as his replacement while designating pitcher Jason Alexander for assignment. | ||
| Sep 25 | Minnesota Twins 2026 MLB Regular Season Pitching Stats - ESPN ▼ | Tommy Nance |
| Tommy Nance is mentioned in the roster list and noted as having been involved in a midseason trade, having appeared in 32 games for Toronto. | ||
| Sep 25 | Chris Bassitt Bids Farewell to Orioles, Reveals Retirement Plans ▼ | Chris Bassitt |
| The piece reports that Chris Bassitt is preparing to end his MLB career after his final start with the Baltimore Orioles, noting his recent performance against the Toronto Blue Jays and indicating that his retirement plans have been revealed. | ||
| Sep 26 | Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox - Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV ... ▼ | Trent Thornton |
| Trent Thornton (relief pitcher) was moved to the 15‑day injured list because of left ankle soreness, indicating he will be unavailable for upcoming games until cleared. | ||
| Sep 26 | Bo Bichette News: Cracks 18th homer of 2026 ▼ | Bo Bichette |
| Bo Bichette went 2-for-4, delivering an RBI double and a solo home run, but the Mets fell 7-6 to the Washington Nationals. | ||
| Sep 26 | Articles filed under MLB ▼ | Reese McGuire |
| Reese McGuire was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for left‑handed reliever Jake Diekman and a player to be named later. | ||
| Sep 27 | Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular sea... ▼ | Danny Jansen |
| Danny Jansen homered to start the fourth inning and added two RBIs, helping the Texas Rangers defeat the Minnesota Twins 6-2. | ||
| Sep 27 | 5-Year Toronto Blue Jays Player Still A Free Agent After Release ▼ | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. |
| The piece notes that the Arizona Diamondbacks released left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., leaving him available to sign with any MLB team as of September 26, and mentions his past performance of 21 home runs and 84 RBIs in 2021. | ||
| Sep 27 | Veteran slugger Randal Grichuk found 'perfect marriage' in deal w... ▼ | Randal Grichuk |
| Randal Grichuk hit a go‑ahead two‑run homer in the third inning, giving the Chicago White Sox a 4‑2 victory over the Colorado Rockies in their season‑ending game. | ||
| Sep 28 | Chicago White Sox headed to Houston for AL wild-card series ▼ | Anthony Kay |
| Anthony Kay delivered a quality start for the Chicago White Sox, pitching five innings and giving up only one run as the team defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-2. | ||
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| Sep 22 | Indianapolis Indians activated CF Joshua Palacios from the Development List. | SC | Joshua Palacios |
| Sep 22 | Salt Lake Bees released RHP Hagen Danner. | REL | Hagen Danner |
| Sep 22 | Texas Rangers optioned LHP Adam Macko to ACL Rangers. | OPT | Adam Macko |
| Sep 23 | San Diego Padres activated RHP Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list. | SC | Jason Adam |
| Sep 23 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Jeff Hoffman on the 15-day injured list. Right forearm inflammation. | SC | Jeff Hoffman |
| Sep 24 | Houston Astros placed CF Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 23, 2026. Left wrist inflammation. | SC | Daulton Varsho |
| Sep 26 | Minnesota Twins placed RHP Jeff Hoffman on the 15-day injured list retroactive to September 23, 2026. Right forearm inflammation. | SC | Jeff Hoffman |
| Sep 26 | Arizona Diamondbacks designated DH Jesús Sánchez for assignment. | DES | Jesús Sánchez |
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