3 Blue Jays who've helped their stock so far this spring

Spring training is always the best chance for fringe roster players to separate themselves from the pack with a strong showing.

Now, it should be said spring training statistics should always be taken with a grain of salt. One could call that statement the "Gabe Gross Rule," named after the former Blue Jay who hit eight home runs during spring training in 2005 only to hit four home runs in MLB over his two seasons in Toronto.

But performing well in the spring is better than not performing well: a statement that's especially true if a player is on the roster bubble since the slightest tip of the scale in his favor could put him in the Rogers Centre for Opening Day on March 27.

With all that in mind, here are three Blue Jays who have improved their stock so far this spring with a strong start. It's worth nothing that there's still a month of spring training left so there's still room for things to change.

Three Blue Jays have seen their stock rise so far this spring

Steward Berroa

A speedy outfielder, Berroa made his MLB debut in 2024 and appeared in 28 games and went 7-for-27 with six steals. He was used primarily a defensive replacement and a pinch runner.

Prior to the start of spring training, Berroa was thought to be behind other outfielders likeJoey Loperfido or Nathan Lukes. But Berroa has stood out this spring, going 6-for-13 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored.

He is still a long shot to make the roster, but Berroa's recent performance and uncertainty surrounding the backup outfielder spot could create an opportunity. At the very least, Berroa, 25, will be a "Quad-A" player shuttling back and forth between Toronto and Buffalo this season.

Joey Loperfido

Loperfido, 25, was acquired last July from the Houston Astros for Yusei Kikuchi, and ended up playing 43 games for Toronto, where he slashed just .197/.236/.343 over 144 plate appearances. The left-handed hitter hit eight doubles, three triples and two home runs, while posting an OPS of .579. He struck out 52 times and only had six walks.

This spring, the outfielder has gone 3-for-10 with two doubles, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI . He's struck out twice.

Loperfido also got lucky and avoided major injury when he collided with the outfield wall while trying to make a catch at the start of spring training. He may have to play some center field this season if Daulton Varsho isn't ready to go by Opening Day.

Varsho has homered twice this spring but continues to just serve as the team's designated hitter as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery. Loperfido's left-handed bat and ability to serve as insurance in center field are be additional reasons why he should open the season with the Blue Jays

Zach Pop

Pop's good start this spring comes after a bad finish last year. In 2024, the Blue Jays bullpen was basically a black hole from which there was no hope of escape. Pop's struggles were extremely evident, as he posted a 5.59 ERA over 48 1/3 innings in 58 appearances. Pop struck out 33 and walked 19, while allowing nine home runs and pitching to a 1.32 WHIP.

Pop, 28, has retired eight of the 10 batters he's faced this spring with three strikeouts. He's allowed just one hit and one walk without allowing a run. It's good to see Pop improve his strikeout numbers, even if it is a small sample size.

There is some upside with Pop, but he needs to show some more consistency. The bullpen is largely in place, so guys are really going to need to stand out to win one of the open spots.

Lefty Josh Walker is also having a good spring, as he's retired seven of the eight batters he's faced with two strikeouts. The difference is Pop is out of minor league options, meaning he would have to clear waivers to be sent to Buffalo, while Walker has one option remaining.

As mentioned before, there is a lot of spring left. These three may have improved their standing in the Blue Jays organization, but they'll need to keep it up to have a shot in MLB.