Blue Jays promote prospect Sean Keys ahead of weekend series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to promote top prospect Sean Keys for the first time, with expected roster moves on Saturday. The 22-year-old has been performing well in the minor leagues, hitting.284 this season across Double-A and Triple-A. Keys will primarily serve as a designated hitter, with George Springer potentially moving to the outfield for a few games. The promotion comes amid questions regarding the future role of Anthony Santander, who is recovering from offseason surgery. The Blue Jays will play the Texas Rangers on Saturday at 3:07 p.m. ET, featuring Dylan Cease on the mound.
- •Sean Keys promoted to the Blue Jays from the minor leagues.
- •He is hitting.284 with 21 homers this season.
- •Keys expected to play designated hitter and infield.
- •George Springer may shift to the outfield occasionally.
- •Blue Jays face the Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — What the Blue Jays Have Planned For Newly-Called Up Prospect
"Sean Keys has been promoted to the big leagues for the first time.
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