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Toronto Blue Jays: News from the Nest – Sunday, June 6

By Tyson Shushkewich

Mar 1, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Austin Martin (80) throws to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the second during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Austin Martin (80) throws to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the second during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2021; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Riley Adams (50) looks on after hitting a foul ball during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports /

To view the previous News from the Nest segments looking at players in the Blue Jays minor league system, you can find them in the attached links below:

May 9

May 23

Buffalo Bisons  – AAA

Record: 14-13

Performing well

Christian Colon  – OF

Moved to the outfield as of late, Christian Colon continues to perform well, leading the team in OPS (1.018), AVG (.346), and OBP (.429). What is even more impressive is through 22 games and 78 at-bats, Colon has more walks (10) than strikeouts (7), seeing the ball well and leading the team because of it.

Since May 23, Colon has gone 9 for 33 with two doubles, three RBI, and one home run.

Riley Adams – C

While Riley Adams started off slow this year, the past two weeks have been a resurgence of sorts for the prospect catcher. Since May 23, Adams has gone 7 for 18 with one double, three home runs, and four RBI. His six home runs has him tied for the team lead while his 1.011 OPS puts him behind only Colon on the Bisons roster.

Bullpen Arms

The Bison’s bullpen has been outstanding this year, with multiple players pitching very well.

Bryan Baker: 9 games; 10.1 IP; 0.00 ERA; 7 walks; 15 strikeouts

Kirby Snead: 12 games; 13.1 IP; 0.68 ERA; 4 walks; 19 strikeouts

Connor Overton: 8 games; 20.1 IP; 0.89 ERA; 3 walks; 21 strikeouts

Taylor Saucedo: 9 games; 15.1 IP; 1.17 ERA; 1 walk; 19 strikeouts

Hobie Harris: 10 games; 11.0 IP; 1.64 ERA; 4 walks; 17 strikeouts

Jackson McClelland: 7 games; 10.0 IP; 2.70 ERA; 2 walks; 7 strikeouts

Rough Outings

The Rotation

While the bullpen has been performing well, the starting rotation has started to slip as of late, with top prospect Nate Pearson experiencing a rough stretch for one of the first times in his minor league career.

Nick Allgeyer: 6 games; 27.1 IP; 4.61 ERA; 18 walks; 27 strikeouts

T.J. Zeuch: 5 games; 24.0 IP; 5.25 ERA; 7 walks; 19 strikeouts

Jacob Waguespack: 5 games; 21.1 IP; 5.48 ERA; 6 walks, 30 strikeouts

Nate Pearson: 4 games; 13.2 IP; 7.24 ERA; 6 walks; 27 strikeouts

Cullen Large – INF

Infielder Cullen Large has had a rough start in June, as he has gone 1 for 15 through five games with one walk, one RBI, and three strikeouts. Since May 23, Large has only had one multi-hit game, mustering five hits during that time span while his .526 OPS is second-worst on the team.

Transactions

Movements

LHP Anthony Kay was optioned to the Bison’s roster after his stint on the injured list with the Blue Jays was complete.

RHP Carl Edwards Jr. was promoted to the Blue Jays roster.

RHP Jeremy Beasley has been optioned and promoted several times during the past two weeks.

Injuries

INF Breyvic Valera was placed on the 7-day injured list.

Promoted

RHP Patrick Murphy was brought to the club from Single-A on a rehab assignment.

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