MLB analyst makes the case for the Blue Jays to call up their No. 9 prospect
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After reaching the World Series last season, this is not how the Toronto Blue Jays envisioned they would start the new year. They have been dealing with injuries left and right, especially with the pitching staff.
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Shane Bieber, Jose Berrios, and Trey Yesavage all started the season on the IL and are still working their way back. And now they have Cody Ponce and Bowden Francis, who will be out for the season, and Max Scherzer is currently dealing with forearm tendinitis.
Offensively, catcher Alejandro Kirk fractured his thumb and won't be back until likely late May. Addison Barger is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and Anthony Santander is on the 60-day IL after he had surgery to repair a torn labrum.
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MLB analyst makes the case for the Blue Jays to call up their No. 9 prospect
So, as you can see, the Blue Jays could use some help on the mound and in the field. If they want to quickly sign a pitcher, Lucas Giolito is one of the remaining pitchers who are still on the open market.
Offensively, they could use some depth in the outfield. Here, MLB Pipeline suggests the club's No. 9 prospect, RJ Schreck, could be an impactful call-up.
"Anthony Santander's shoulder surgery already had the Jays down an outfielder, and while Toronto is hopeful Addison Barger's IL stay with a left ankle sprain will be a short one, it doesn't highlight the need for depth on the grass. Enter Schreck, who has 67 games of Triple-A experience dating back to 2025."
Schreck has enough Triple-A experience to render as an option. However, he has not gotten much going with the bat this season.
He's hitting just .118 across 12 games so far, which could be a reason why Toronto is hesitant to call him up.
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