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Blue Jays Eye Pitching Upgrades Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

12/1/2025

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Toronto Blue Jays plan the Rule 5 Draft on December 10 and will have 38 active players on the roster after the anticipated signing of Dylan Cease.
They target left-handed pitchers Shane Murphy and Pete Hansen; Murphy posted 1.66 ERA in minors and Hansen 3.93 ERA in Double-A.
To create room for additions, Blue Jays may cut Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl while evaluating Jadher Areinamo as a utility option.

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Story summary

Toronto Blue Jays plan the Rule 5 Draft on December 10 and will have 38 active players on the roster after the anticipated signing of Dylan Cease.
They target left-handed pitchers Shane Murphy and Pete Hansen; Murphy posted 1.66 ERA in minors and Hansen 3.93 ERA in Double-A.
To create room for additions, Blue Jays may cut Tommy Nance and Justin Bruihl while evaluating Jadher Areinamo as a utility option.