The Toronto Blue Jays‘ roster for Opening Day is official.
On Wednesday, the Blue Jays announced the 26-man roster for Friday’s showdown against the Athletics (7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet), as well as a handful of roster moves to account for injuries and assignments.
Pitchers Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Trey Yesavage (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 22. Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was also placed on the 10-day injured list.
Right-hander Chase Lee was optioned to triple-A Buffalo, while right-hander Angel Bastardo and infielder Leo Jimenez were designated for assignment.
Here’s a look at the full roster:
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Pitchers (13):
Dylan Cease
Braydon Fisher
Mason Fluharty
Kevin Gausman
Jeff Hoffman
Eric Lauer
Brendon Little
Spencer Miles
Tommy Nance
Cody Ponce
Tyler Rogers
Max Scherzer
Louis Varland
Catchers (2):
Tyler Heineman
Alejandro Kirk
Infielders (4):
Ernie Clement
Andres Gimenez
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Kazuma Okamoto
Outfielders (7):
Addison Barger
Nathan Lukes
Jesus Sanchez
Davis Schneider
George Springer
Myles Straw
Daulton Varsho
