Blue Jays: Which prospects are next in line to debut this season?

Mar 18, 2022; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adrian Hernandez (74) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2022; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adrian Hernandez (74) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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LAKELAND, FLORIDA – MARCH 04: Logan Warmoth #89 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on prior to the game against the Detroit Tigers during a spring training game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 04, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

Logan Warmoth – INF/OF

While he has not developed into the prospect the Blue Jays were hoping for when they selected him in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft, Logan Warmoth is sporting some solid numbers in AAA this season.

So far this year, he is sporting a .236/.343/.400 slash line with four home runs, 27 RBI, and a .743 OPS. He has transitioned to playing more in the outfield but can be utilized at various infield positions, making him a valuable asset should he be given a shot later this season.

Hayden Juenger – RHP

A reliever for most of his time at Missouri State, the Blue Jays have started to experiment with Hayden Juenger in the rotation as an opener type and the results are impressive so far. A product of the 2021 MLB Draft, Juenger has quickly risen through to AA this season and continues to pitch well, boasting a 3.38 ERA through 13 outings (11 starts).

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He hasn’t pitched more than four innings in a single outing but the results so far are noteworthy, and he hasn’t given up an earned run through his last three outings. Juenger is considered a long shot but could see his name called by the Blue Jays as a reliever should he find himself in AAA sooner rather than later.