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The Blue Jays have unveiled their 26-man roster for the division series against the Yankees.
Reminder: all 40-man roster players who were with the organization on September 1 are eligible to play in the series. The 26-player rosters are drawn up before each new series.
Of course, we were keeping an eye on the injured Bo Bichette.
All indications were that Bichette would not be able to play, and now it's confirmed: the star shortstop is not on the 26-player roster. Not surprisingly, Ty France (injured) and Joey Loperfido are not on the roster either.
OFFICIAL: Presenting our ALDS roster! #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/6fDDBG9JBr
– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 4, 2025
Among the starting pitchers, we knew Jose Berrios wasn't going to make it. And now Chris Bassitt (who finished the season on the injured list, but was eligible to return today) isn't there either. We imagine he's still injured.
Most importantly, Max Scherzer has been left out. He pitched five innings in a simulated game on Thursday, which was a hint that the Blue Jays weren't going to want him in the division series.
Even though Scherzer is a legend, he just can't keep up anymore. He may have pitched his last game in the majors… and I wonder how he got the news that he won't be in the playoffs.
If need be, these guys can replace a player on the injured list. The player replaced would not be able to return in the current or next series, however. It's a good idea to think about it.
This means that the club's starters on the roster are Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage and Eric Lauer, who can act as a starter. The other nine pitchers on the roster are relievers.
Including Lauer, there are four left-handed relievers. This will be good for facing the Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. of this world, especially considering that the club's three true starters are right-handed.
Blue Jays are taking four LH relievers: Justin Bruihl, Mason Fluharty, Eric Lauer & Brendon Little
Taking Justin Bruihl over Max Scherzer & Chris Bassitt would presumably have required a deft touch as far as communication with the clubhouse, something Jays have done well this yr
– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) October 4, 2025
- Last night set the table for what's next in MLB.
@passion_mlb podcast with Pascal Harvey and @SebasBerrouard
What lies ahead for the #BlueJays? Can the Phillies beat the Dodgers? Do the Mariners have what it takes to take out the Tigers? Are the Brewers the favorites? https://t.co/jL8kQdfu0f
– Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) October 4, 2025
- Rogers Centre roof: open today and tomorrow.
Roof Report: OPEN
Rogers Centre roof will be open for Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS per MLB
– Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) October 4, 2025
- Read more.
https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1974477951044382888
- Don't be surprised if Tyler Glasnow pitches in relief of Shohei Ohtani today.
https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1974232249882026209
- Who will win the World Series?
https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1974189714719875323
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