Three prospects prove the Blue Jays have plenty of depth to deal from at the deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays must buy at this years trade deadline. They truly have an opportunity to make it to the playoffs this season and with how many free agents they have, this team has to try to contend. Their farm system could be a source of how they become contenders because the players in the minor leagues have taken some major development strides this season. Toronto's 2024 draft class has been excellent thus far with Trey Yesavage, Khal Stephen, and Jhonny King dominating on the mound. Not only have the ranked prospects gotten things done, some unranked guys in Triple-A are off to impressive starts.

These three Blue Jays prospects in Triple-A give Toronto more capital to deal from at the MLB Trade Deadline.

Some teams may lean towards acquiring talent close to the big leagues, rather than going after guys beneath Double-A. The Blue Jays fortunately have three standouts in Triple-A right now that could be apart of a package to acquire big league players. Not that they'll make any blockbusters comparable to the Rafael Devers deal, but there are still guys that could take a hefty return. Here are three expandable prospects that prove Toronto has plenty to deal from at the deadline.

Rainer Nunez

Rainer Nunez is a 24 year old first baseman, blocked off by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the big league level. Nunez was the 26th ranked prospect in the organization according to MLB Pipeline back in 2023, but has fallen unranked. Nonetheless, the right handed bat is still showing signs of value.

Through 50 games, Nunez has posted a 114 wRC+ with six home runs and a .788 OPS. He also strikes out at an average 23.4% rate, while adding 25 RBI. A slightly above average bat in which a team could work with as depth. He won't exactly have a chance at a spot in Toronto, so the Blue Jays should really try to cash in on him now.

Phil Clarke

Phil Clarke is another interesting minor leaguer here. The 27-year-old catcher has surprisingly not gotten a chance yet, but with Alejandro Kirk emerging as a solid hitter and Tyler Heineman being a top backup, there has not been an opportunity to bring up Clarke. He serves in Toronto as solid catching depth in the organization, but likely remains behind Ali Sanchez and Christian Bethancourt.

He brings an old school approach to the plate in Triple-A, batting .300 with a 125 wRC+. His outstanding 16.2% walk rate goes with a low strikeout rate of 13.5%, making for a very valuable approach at the plate.

Riley Tirotta

Lastly is Riley Tirotta, another corner infielder blocked off by the major league roster. At 26 years old, Tirotta has been grinding in Triple-A for two straight seasons, trying to get up to the big leagues. The best chance he has with the emergence of Addison Barger and Ernie Clement is with another team.

Tirotta has his own flaws, striking out at a high 29.6%, yet he is still valuable with an .837 OPS and 124 wRC+. He has always struck out at a high rate, but brings decent power to the plate with eight homers already this season.

These are three prospects whose path to the big leagues is blocked right now by guys on the major league roster who don't seem to be going anywhere any time soon. The Blue Jays could look to capitalize on these three prospects strong season in order to supplement their needs to make a playoff push.