Blue Jays draft Ryan Cooney to address shortstop vacancy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
On July 12, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays drafted infielder Ryan Cooney from the University of Oregon in the third round of the MLB Draft. This selection comes after the team lost shortstop Bo Bichette to the New York Mets. Cooney, described as a versatile defender and compared to Ernie Clement, aims to fill the shortstop void left by Bichette's departure. Alongside Andre Gimenez, who has taken on the shortstop role, and other young talents, Cooney's addition highlights the Blue Jays' focus on enhancing their infield depth for the future.
- •Ryan Cooney was selected as the 103rd overall pick.
- •He earned First-Team Big Ten honors during college.
- •Bo Bichette's exit prompted the need for a new shortstop.
- •Andres Gimenez has temporarily assumed the shortstop role.
- •Cooney may transition to shortstop early in his career.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Land ‘Ernie Clement Clone’ After Bo Bichette Leaves Shortstop Void
"The Toronto Blue Jays snapped up a highly regarded infielder who strikes the team as a carbon copy of the fan favorite.
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