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04-08-2025
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Padres' AJ Preller keeps it rolling with trade for Hall of Famer's son
The post Padres' AJ Preller keeps it rolling with trade for Hall of Famer's son appeared first on ClutchPoints. The San Diego Padres are, once again, the team of the MLB trade deadline. They picked up Mason Miller from the Athletics in one of the biggest deals of the day. Then they got Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles. The Padres kept their trade deadline rolling by picking up Will Wagner from the Toronto Blue Jays. 'We have acquired infielder Will Wagner from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for catcher Brandon Valenzuela,' the Padres' official account posted. The Blue Jays dealt Wagner amid a stretch where he has gotten regular run in the infield. Toronto has opened up a spot on the 40-man roster by getting catcher Brandon Valenzuela back in the deal. He has been in AA this year and ranked 26th in the Padres' prospect pipeline. The Padres have solid infielders at all four positions. Wagner won't get playing time over Manny Machado or Xander Bogaerts, especially as they put together solid seasons. He can be a utility backup infielder for the Padres, which is an important position for a World Series contender. Wagner has a .634 OPS in 40 games this season with the Blue Jays. That is not going to be enough to get into the Padres' lineup on a daily basis. But San Diego is looking to put together the best 26-man roster possible to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League. That involves improving on Jose Iglesias, who has been their bench infielder so far this year. The Blue Jays did add at the MLB trade deadline, picking up Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians. Does opening up the 40-man spot mean someone is coming back from injury? Or will they make another trade to improve their team? The AL East race will be tight, and Toronto is gearing up. Related: Padres acquire Nestor Cortes in trade with Brewers Related: Padres, Orioles trade grades for blockbuster involving Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano
CTV News
29-07-2025
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Blue Jays transfer right-hander Bowden Francis to 60-day injured list
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have transferred starting right-hander Bowden Francis to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement. Francis was initially placed on the 15-day IL on June 17. The 29-year-old has struggled this season after a career year in 2024. He has a 2-8 record with a 6.05 earned-run average, having allowed 19 home runs in 14 starts this season. Francis went 8-5 last season with a 3.30 ERA and allowed 17 homers in 13 starts. In other moves, the Jays reinstated infielder Will Wagner from the restricted list and listed him as active for Monday's series opener in Baltimore. Toronto also optioned outfielder Alan Roden to triple-A Buffalo. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025.
CTV News
26-07-2025
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Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Billy Wagner speaks to reporters during a news conference in Cooperstown, N.Y., Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) DETROIT — Infielder Will Wagner has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' restricted list ahead of Saturday night's game in Detroit. Wagner is being given the day off so he can travel to Cooperstown, N.Y., to watch the induction of his father Billy Wagner into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Outfielder Alan Roden was recalled from Toronto's triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y., to take Wagner's spot on the Blue Jays roster. Will Wagner is hitting .243 with six runs batted in and a stolen base over 36 games with Toronto this season. The 26-year-old is in just his second MLB season, both with the Blue Jays. Roden has split time between Toronto and Buffalo this year, hitting .206 with one home run and eight RBIs with the Blue Jays. Billy Wagner had 422 saves, 1,196 strikeouts and a 2.31 earned-run average over 16 years in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and left-handed pitcher CC Sabathia are being inducted into Cooperstown in their first year of eligibility. First baseman Dick Allen and outfielder Dave Parker are also being honoured. The elder Wagner was elected with 82.5 per cent of Baseball Writer's Association of America voters supporting him on his 10th ballot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
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26-07-2025
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Blue Jays excuse Will Wagner to attend dad Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame induction
DETROIT — Infielder Will Wagner has been placed on the Toronto Blue Jays' restricted list ahead of Saturday night's game in Detroit. Wagner is being given the day off so he can travel to Cooperstown, N.Y., to watch the induction of his father Billy Wagner into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Outfielder Alan Roden was recalled from Toronto's triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y., to take Wagner's spot on the Blue Jays roster. Will Wagner is hitting .243 with six runs batted in and a stolen base over 36 games with Toronto this season. The 26-year-old is in just his second MLB season, both with the Blue Jays. Roden has split time between Toronto and Buffalo this year, hitting .206 with one home run and eight RBIs with the Blue Jays. Billy Wagner had 422 saves, 1,196 strikeouts and a 2.31 earned-run average over 16 years in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and left-handed pitcher CC Sabathia are being inducted into Cooperstown in their first year of eligibility. First baseman Dick Allen and outfielder Dave Parker are also being honoured. The elder Wagner was elected with 82.5 per cent of Baseball Writer's Association of America voters supporting him on his 10th ballot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025. The Canadian Press
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26-07-2025
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Blue Jays' infielder leaving team for Hall of Fame reason
Will Wagner is heading to Cooperstown. To be clear, the Toronto Blue Jays infielder will be spectating at Hall of Fame induction weekend. That's because his dad is Billy Wagner, the fireballing relief pitcher getting his plaque this weekend in the quaint New York setting. The Blue Jays have brought Alan Roden to join them in Wagner's temporary place. The induction ceremony isn't until Sunday at 1:30 p.m., so Wagner seems set to miss two games for Toronto. It's a great reason, of course. MORE: Nick Kurtz is youngest player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in one game The Blue Jays are so red-hot that one absence shouldn't hurt them too much. Wagner has been a utility infielder this season, and he's batting .243 for the campaign, although he like the rest of the lineup has been much better of late. Toronto has the best record in baseball, and that doesn't happen without everyone coming through in key spots. Wagner will return to that party after first getting to experience his father getting baseball's greatest honor. MORE MLB NEWS: Juan Soto is the unluckiest hitter in MLB Blue Jays make Toronto history not achieved since 1992 World Series team Ryan McMahon is most similar statistically to a Yankees legend Justin Verlander reaches historic MLB milestone that may never be touched again Tarik Skubal has done the same thing in 122 of his 123 MLB starts Edwin Diaz is MLB's best pitcher since learning his legs were different lengths
