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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Receive Devastating News on No. 6 Prospect
The Toronto Blue Jays are flying high, as they've won four straight games and six of their last 10. They also swept the Seattle Mariners on the road in their last series, ending with a 9-1 victory on Sunday. The Blue Jays are now 20-20 and just a half-game behind the Boston Red Sox for second place in the AL East, as well as 3.5 games behind the New York Yankees for first. Of course, they also signed franchise cornerstone Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year, $500,000 extension in April, giving them security for the future. Advertisement However, their farm system took a hit this week, via Keegan Matheson. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss (39)© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images "News: Blue Jays No. 6 prospect Jake Bloss to undergo right elbow surgery to repair his UCL," he reported on Tuesday. Bloss is 0-5 with a 6.46 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in six starts with Triple-A Buffalo this season. The right-hander was drafted No. 99 overall out of Georgetown by the Houston Astros in 2023 before they called him up to the majors in June 2024. A month later, they traded him, Joey Loperfido, and Will Wagner to Toronto for southpaw pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. Bloss started eight games for Buffalo after that last season, going 0-4 with a 6.91 ERA. Advertisement The Blue Jays will start their nine-game homestand on Tuesday night. They'll first face the Tampa Bay Rays before hosting the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres. After that, they'll hit the road to rematch the Rays and play the Texas Rangers. Related: Blue Jays Announce Exciting Max Scherzer Injury Update Related: Blue Jays Make Andres Gimenez Announcement After Leaving Angels Game
Reuters
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Blue Jays prospect RHP Jake Bloss to undergo UCL surgery
May 13 - Jake Bloss, one of the top prospects for the Toronto Blue Jays, will undergo surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. The 23-year-old right-hander, ranked as the No. 6 prospect for Toronto by MLB Pipeline, began the season in Triple-A Buffalo, but the 6-foot-3, 223-pound pitcher exited his May 3 start against the Iowa Cubs while holding his right arm. Imaging revealed the extent of the injury. Bloss posted back-to-back scoreless outings toward the end of April leading up to the injury, a promising turn after he struggled early with 13 earned runs over 11 1/3 innings over the previous three starts. Toronto manager John Schneider said Tuesday that he was unsure if Bloss will need full Tommy John surgery. Bloss, a 2023 third-round draft pick, was acquired last year from the Houston Astros, for whom Bloss made three appearances in 2024. He went 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media
National Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Elbow surgery for Jake Bloss another blow to Blue Jays' lean pitching depth
The Blue Jays' seemingly neverending quest for starting pitching depth has taken yet another major hit with word that the team's sixth-ranked prospect, Jake Bloss, will be lost for at least a year as he faces reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. Article content Article content It's yet another blow for the team's young contingent of starting prospects as he joins Ricky Tiedemann as the latest to go under the knife for a variation of Tommy John surgery. Tiedemann, who was the Jays' fourth-ranked prospect at the time, had his surgery last July. Article content Bloss, the 23-year-old who was acquired in the trade deadline swap that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston last summer, last pitched for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 3 in Iowa, leaving with arm soreness after 3.1 innings of work. Article content Three days later, he was placed on the seven-day injured list and was evaluated by team doctors in Toronto. Further consultation led to the decision on surgery, which manager John Schneider revealed at the Rogers Centre prior to Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a nine-game home stand. Article content As if that wasn't bad enough for a team without a true fifth starter, Schneider also revealed veteran Max Scherzer has been shut down from throwing with tightness in his back. The team doesn't expect it to be a lengthy setback and Schneider noted the veteran's thumb continues to improve. Article content Still, the news was glum for the Jays' rotational depth struggles that have been an ongoing saga since Scherzer exited early in his first start with the Jays back in March. Article content Article content The loss of Bloss is undoubtedly a rough one for the Jays, though, given the expectations the team had. A third-round selection by the Astros in 2023, Bloss was a coveted piece in the Kikuchi deal and the Jays were further enthused by his progress. Article content Article content After a rough couple of starts with the Bisons to start his 2025 season, Bloss was turning things around to the point he was projected to be added to the Jays' roster at some point this season. In fact, general manager Ross Atkins recently mentioned Bloss as a candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation that has been in flux for much of the season. Article content In other injury news, catcher Alejandro Kirk was not in the lineup on Tuesday after taking a bat to the head in Seattle on Sunday. Schneider said Kirk cleared all concussion tests and would be available if needed for the opener of the three-team home stand for the 20-20 Jays. Article content
Toronto Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Elbow surgery for Jake Bloss another blow to Blue Jays' lean pitching depth
Get the latest from Rob Longley straight to your inbox Blue Jays prospect Jake Bloss has been sidelined for at least a year as he faces reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Blue Jays' seemingly neverending quest for starting pitching depth has taken yet another major hit with word that the team's sixth-ranked prospect, Jake Bloss, will be lost for at least a year as he faces reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account It's yet another blow for the team's young contingent of starting prospects as he joins Ricky Tiedemann as the latest to go under the knife for a variation of Tommy John surgery. Tiedemann, who was the Jays' fourth-ranked prospect at the time, had his surgery last July. Bloss, the 23-year-old who was acquired in the trade deadline swap that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston last summer, last pitched for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 3 in Iowa, leaving with arm soreness after 3.1 innings of work. Three days later, he was placed on the seven-day injured list and was evaluated by team doctors in Toronto. Further consultation led to the decision on surgery, which manager John Schneider revealed at the Rogers Centre prior to Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Rays to begin a nine-game home stand. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More As if that wasn't bad enough for a team without a true fifth starter, Schneider also revealed veteran Max Scherzer has been shut down from throwing with tightness in his back. The team doesn't expect it to be a lengthy setback and Schneider noted the veteran's thumb continues to improve. Still, the news was glum for the Jays' rotational depth struggles that have been an ongoing saga since Scherzer exited early in his first start with the Jays back in March. The loss of Bloss is undoubtedly a rough one for the Jays, though, given the expectations the team had. A third-round selection by the Astros in 2023, Bloss was a coveted piece in the Kikuchi deal and the Jays were further enthused by his progress. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. After a rough couple of starts with the Bisons to start his 2025 season, Bloss was turning things around to the point he was projected to be added to the Jays' roster at some point this season. In fact, general manager Ross Atkins recently mentioned Bloss as a candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation that has been in flux for much of the season. On May 2, Atkins touted the possibility as being sooner rather than later. 'His last two outings have been very effective,' Atkins said, a day before the talented righty suffered his injury. 'If he can repeat that a time or two, then he's a very real option for (the rotation.)' In other injury news, catcher Alejandro Kirk was not in the lineup on Tuesday after taking a bat to the head in Seattle on Sunday. Schneider said Kirk cleared all concussion tests and would be available if needed for the opener of the three-team home stand for the 20-20 Jays. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Editorials World Toronto & GTA
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Blue Jays pitching prospect Jake Bloss to undergo UCL surgery
TORONTO — Jake Bloss entered 2025 as an ace up the Toronto Blue Jays' sleeve. The 23-year-old right-hander and No. 6 prospect in Toronto's farm system, according to The Athletic's Keith Law, started the season in Triple A waiting for his next crack at the big leagues. Now Bloss, the key piece of the 2024 trade deadline deal that sent Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros, will undergo ulnar collateral ligament surgery, another blow to the Blue Jays' rotation depth. 'Don't know the extent of the surgery or exactly when it's going to happen,' manager John Schneider said on Tuesday. 'But it's going to happen with Dr. (Keith) Meister.' Jake Bloss: spin doctor 🩺 The @BlueJays' No. 9 prospect racks up five punchouts in three scoreless innings — four using the slider. — Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) March 10, 2025 Just days before Bloss' injury, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins called the righty 'an option right now' to help the MLB club. He'd pitched consecutive Triple-A outings for the Buffalo Bisons without surrendering an earned run in late April. With minor delivery adjustments and refined work in side sessions, the righty had found increased control after giving up 13 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings across his previous three starts. Advertisement On May 3, Bloss left a start against the Iowa Cubs in the fourth inning holding his right arm. The Blue Jays sent him for imaging on his throwing elbow and announced the UCL surgery more than a week later. With Max Scherzer still working his way back from a thumb injury, the Blue Jays have had a hole in the rotation for most of the season. Easton Lucas, Yariel Rodríguez and José Ureña have all chipped in starts out of the fifth rotation spot. In Sunday's 9-1 win in Seattle, Ureña and Eric Lauer combined for 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball. 'I think the number five (spot) will kind of be in flux a little bit,' Schneider said. The patchwork rotation spot has worked, so far, but Bloss represented a rare upside option that could've filled the slot permanently if needed. Bloss was pushed rapidly to the big leagues with the Astros, throwing just 80 1/3 minor-league innings before his MLB debut last year. Not 12 months after Houston selected him in the third round of the 2023 draft, Bloss was starting MLB games for an injured Astros rotation. The Blue Jays elected to start Bloss in Triple A this year, slowing the righty's rapid rise to extend his development time in the minors. The right-hander now has months of recovery and rehab ahead before he can return to a mound and force his way back into the Blue Jays' big-league plans.
