Blue Jays announce 26-man roster for Opening Day

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMarch 30, 2023 - 12:46pm

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The Toronto Blue Jays have set their 26-man roster for when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals for Opening Day of the MLB season Thursday afternoon.

Toronto also announced left-handed pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (Tommy John surgery recovery) and right-handed pitcher Mitch White (right elbow inflammation) have been placed on the 15-day injured list.

Both moves are retroactive to March 27.

Alek Manoah will be the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays while the Cardinals are sending Miles Mikolas to the mound.

Below is the 26-man lineup for the Blue Jays:

Pitchers (13)

• Anthony Bass, RHP
• Chris Bassitt, RHP
• Jose Berrios, RHP
• Adam Cimber, RHP
• Yimi Garcia, RHP
• Kevin Gausman, RHP
• Yusei Kikuchi, LHP
• Alek Manoah, RHP
• Tim Mayza, LHP
• Zach Pop, RHP
• Trevor Richards, RHP
• Jordan Romano, RHP
• Erik Swanson, RHP

Catchers (2)

• Danny Jansen
• Alejandro Kirk

Infielders (7)

• Brandon Belt
• Bo Bichette
• Cavan Biggio
• Matt Chapman
• Santiago Espinal
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Whit Merrifield

Outfielders (4)

• Kevin Kiermaier
• Nathan Lukes
• George Springer
• Daulton Varsho

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