From ScottyMitchTSN: BlueJays manager Charlie Montoyo doesn’t have a prototypical leadoff hitter on his current roster, but Billy McKinney and Randal Grichuk could fit the bill - with Bo Bichette as a possible long-term answer MLB
Heading into opening day next Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, Montoyo has settled on two names to set the table in the early going: McKinney, who led off 24 times after coming over from the New York Yankees in theNeither is prototypical, even if baseball prototypes are as fluid as ever.
’ latest knee surgery, which has the 28-year-old second baseman facing an uphill battle to regain his roster spot, let alone the leadoff job, when he works his way back into game action in May. Montoyo revealed the change Monday, with a couple of veterans saying they’ll police it themselves over the course of the season.
While there is still work to be done in terms of the moving parts in his swing and the approach, no one is ready to give up on the toolsy 24-year-old and this spring Alford provided a glimmer of hope that he can put things together.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Randal Grichuk looking like a prime candidate for Blue Jays' lead-off spot - Sportsnet.caArash Madani and Jeff Blair talk about why it looks like manager Charlie Montoyo may have found his lead-off hitter and the battle for the final roster spot likely between Richard Urena and Eric Sogard.
Read more »
Report: Jays to impose video game curfew - TSN.caThe Toronto Blue Jays will have a pre-game video game curfew in their clubhouse this season, according to John Lott of The Athletic.
Read more »
Gobert, Mitchell lead Jazz in rout of Wizards - TSN.caRudy Gobert had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell scored 19 and the Utah Jazz won their fourth straight by beating the Washington Wizards 116-95 on Monday night.
Read more »
Mitchell, Crowder help Jazz crush tired Timberwolves - TSN.caDonovan Mitchell scored 24 points, Jae Crowder had 18 and the Utah Jazz beat the travel-weary Minnesota Timberwolves 120-100 on Thursday night.
Read more »
Jays reassign Vladdy Jr. to minor-league camp - TSN.caVladimir Guerrero Jr.'s spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays was already over, but team made it official today, reassigning their top prospect to their minor-league camp on Thursday. Guerrero, 19, has been out of action since March 8 after picking up a Grade 1 oblique strain in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Read more »
Jays drop games against Orioles, Yankees - TSN.caThe Toronto Blue Jays dropped a pair of split-squad pre-season games on Saturday. Toronto lost 4-3 to the Baltimore Orioles at its home spring-training facility and dropped a 17-7 decision to the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla.
Read more »
Union head praises Jays for raising minor league pay by half - TSN.caUnion head Tony Clark applauds the Toronto Blue Jays' decision to give minor league players a 50 per cent raise and hopes other clubs do the same.
Read more »
Jays send Bichette, Biggio to minors camp - TSN.caThe Toronto Blue Jays re-assigned a pair of second-generation players to their minor-league camp on Monday. The team announced that infielders Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio, along with lefty Shawn Morimando, have been demoted from big-league camp.
Read more »
Jays acquire P Adam from Royals - TSN.caThe Toronto Blue Jays have acquired pitcher Jason Adam from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced on Sunday. Adam posted an 0-3 mark with a 6.12 ERA in 31 games with the Royals last season.
Read more »
Jays' Travis out 4-6 weeks after surgery - TSN.caToronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis underwent left knee surgery to clean up a slight meniscus tear. He will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks according to the team.
Read more »