Blue Jays infield prospect showing a new side to his offensive game

Charles McAdoo was one of the early standouts of camp this year, slugging his way onto the MLB radar for the Toronto Blue Jays. In conjunction with the team's numerous injuries, he got the quick call up to Triple-A Buffalo, and all he's done is continue to rake. The 24-year-old corner infielder is just 12 games into his 2026 breakout, but he's hitting a robust .325/.426/.550 (167 wRC+).

Most importantly, he's starting to produce some big-league exit velocities with regularity with the Bisons, which is only accelerating his hype train.

With looming Rule 5 eligibility after this season, a spot on the 40-man roster likely awaits... as does his inevitable MLB debut.

Charles McAdoo will fly up midseason prospect rankings for Blue Jays' system

McAdoo is a true five-tool player in every sense of the phrase, even if some of his skills lag behind others. Raw power has always been his calling card, and he flashed serious wheels in 2025 by swiping 34 bags. If he can maintain the improvements he's made to his strikeout rate this year, he'll become one of the best all-around hitting prospects in the system.

That'd be a nice step up for him, seeing as he's never gotten much love from scouts since the Blue Jays acquired him for Isiah-Kiner Falefa in 2024. Both of his primary positions (first and third base) are covered in Toronto, but the team won't be able to keep his bat away from the big leagues if he keeps raking at this rate.

Now, there are some warning signs to be aware of, including some worrying contact trends. He's not swinging at pitches in the zone all that often relative to Triple-A average, and his 76.5% contact rate on the in-zone pitches he does swing at ranks in the 27th percentile. He is chasing and whiffing less often than in years past, but in order to maximize his power-related gifts, McAdoo has to display a more discerning eye at the plate.

That will come with time, though, and his athletic family background suggests he'll put it all together sooner or later. He should get most of the year to hone his craft in Triple-A, barring the continuation of an injury trend that has effectively wiped out the entire starting rotation and outfield in Toronto.

Expect to see McAdoo vault up the Blue Jays' prospect rankings when midseason re-grades are released around the trade deadline. He's quickly becoming one of the more intriguing prospects in the upper levels of the system.

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