Blue Jays evaluate mid-season player performance and organization changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:58 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Blue Jays are assessing their roster ahead of the impending trade deadline. Several players have been removed from the organization due to underperformance, including Nate Garkow, Kai Peterson, and Hayden Juenger. Conversely, some players, such as Spencer Miles and Brandon Valenzuela, have made positive contributions, with Miles posting a 3.26 ERA and Valenzuela excelling in defense and offense. The team's management plans further evaluations and potential acquisitions in the coming weeks.
- •Nate Garkow and Kai Peterson released due to struggles
- •Spencer Miles shows strong performance as a reliever
- •Brandon Valenzuela impresses defensively as a catcher
- •Upcoming evaluations may lead to roster changes
- •Blue Jays aim to strengthen team ahead of trade deadline
- 10:58 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Top 40 Mid-Season Review Part 2: Additions, Subtractions, and Risers
"Yesterday, I looked at the prospects on our top 40 or various honourable mention lists who were still prospects in the organization. Today, a look at changes prior to the deadline. I’ll do a follow-up next week to look at the prospects they add (and any they happen to subtract). No Longer In the Organization: […]
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