Toronto Blue Jays
AL East
2024 record: 74-88 (5th)
MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Buffalo Bisons
Double-A: New Hampshire Fisher Cats
High-A: Vancouver Canadians
Single-A: Dunedin Blue Jays
Notable prospects graduated in 2024
3B/OF Addison Barger
2B/SS Leo Jiménez
Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Clint Fasse (@ProspectLarceny), Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam), and J.W. Mulpas (@BBoxscore). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.
Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact
Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024
Tier 1
None
Tier 2
1. Orelvis Martinez, 2B, 23, MLB
2024 was eventful to say the least for Martinez. After hitting .267 and clubbing 17 home runs in Triple-A he was promoted to the big-league squad. A few days later he was slapped with an 80-game PED suspension. The power is real, and he has the potential to hit 30 home runs a year. The swing and miss is also quite real and could limit his ceiling if it leads to a sub .250 batting average. Throughout the minors he has shown the ability to take a walk which would make him more valuable in OBP leagues. The rumors around Bo Bichette being on the market could open a nice opportunity for Martinez. (@JMahyfam)
2. Trey Yesavage, RHP, 21, College
Yesavage was forced to miss his conference tournament a season ago after experiencing chest pains and breathing difficulties before it was discovered he had a collapsed lung that ultimately forced him to spend a few nights in the hospital. Just two weeks later he was on the mound in the NCAA Tournament against Wake Forest where he went 7.1 and allowed just a single run on one hit, cementing his legacy at ECU and proving the kind of competitor he is. Oh, and the stuff is legit too, with a truly plus slider and splitter to go with a fastball that has been up to 98 and a solid curve. While there is plenty of effort in the delivery, he commands his pitches well and has the upside of being a number two starter for the Jays. (@ShaunKernahan)
3. Ricky Tiedemann, LHP, 22, Triple-A
It is all about health for the big southpaw. After struggling with elbow issues, he elected to undergo Tommy John surgery in July. Prior to injury he had the stuff to pitch at the top rotation. His fastball was running up to 98 mph, the sweeper was nasty and gave left-handers fits, and his changeup displayed good fade and was tough on right-handed hitters. Unfortunately, it will be a while until we see him on the mound again leaving dynasty owners waiting until mid-2026 before any significant chance of ROI. (@JMahyfam)
4. Arjun Nimmala, SS, 19, Single-A
Toronto’s 2023 first round draft pick out of Strawberry Crest High School in Dover, FL, Nimmala is seeking to become the first Major League player of Indian descent. Following a 9-game pro debut after the 2023 MLB Draft, he spent only 8 more games in the Rookie Complex League and then the majority of 2024 at Single-A Dunedin in the Florida State League. The shortstop has solid power potential but needs to show better pitch recognition in hopes of rising through the Toronto pipeline. Don’t expect Nimmala to see the Majors until late 2027, or early 2028. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
Tier 3
5. Charles McAdoo, 3B, 22, Double-A
McAdoo burst onto the scene with the Pirates organization, tearing the cover off the ball slashing .336/.415/.561 in High-A. He was promoted to Double-A Altoona, but a trade at the deadline redirected him to the Blue Jays system where he joined New Hampshire. McAdoo has a muscular build which has provided him with a solid power output, but with just a .200 ISO there’s something left to be desired. Since his bat speed is above-average, a slight tweak in his swing could allow him to make better contact; this is something to watch when he likely begins 2025 back in Double-A. (@aj_greene1015)
6. Jake Bloss, RHP, 23, MLB
Bloss, acquired from Houston in the July 2024 Yusei Kikuchi trade, emerged as one of baseball’s promising young arms last season. The 23-year-old right-hander impressed in the minors with a 3.18 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across three levels, but took some lumps in his first MLB stint, posting a 6.94 ERA in 11.2 innings. He features a mid-90s fastball, complemented by a mix of breaking balls and off-speed pitches. At 6’3” and 223 pounds, Bloss has a strong frame and looks the part of a future starter. The Blue Jays see him as a potential mid-rotation arm, and he should get a shot at the rotation in 2025, but he’s likely headed to Triple-A to start the year to continue his development. (@BBoxscore)
7. Alan Roden, OF, 25, Triple-A
Roden was one of my favorite Jays prospects entering 2024, coming off an excellent 2023 campaign between High/Double-A. Seeing him live in action in Hartford playing for New Hampshire before he got the call to Triple-A cemented my high expectations for the talented outfielder. At 25, Roden is on the cusp of the Majors following his 71-game stint at Buffalo last season where he slashed .314/.406/.510, with 15 doubles, 9 home runs and 48 RBI. He is not on the Jays’ 40-man roster but is a non roster invitee to MLB Spring Training. He’ll likely start 2025 back in Buffalo, but don’t be surprised to see him manning an outfield spot in Rogers Centre before too long. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
Tier 4
8. Jonatan Clase, OF, 22, MLB
9. Kendry Rojas, LHP, 22, High-A
10. Josh Kasevich, SS, 24, Triple-A
11. Brandon Barriera, LHP, 20, Single-A
12. Adam Macko, LHP, 24, Triple-A
13. Landen Maroudis, RHP, 20, Single-A
14. Will Wagner, 2B, 26, MLB
15. Eddinson Paulino, 3B/2B, 22, Double-A
16. Yohendrick Pinango, OF, 22, Double-A
17. Fernando Perez, RHP, 20, Single-A
18. Angel Bastardo, RHP, 22, Double-A
19. Khal Stephen, RHP, 22, College
20. Juaron Watts-Brown, RHP, 22, High-A
Rojas has looked pretty good so far and may even get some starts later this season in the majors. Kasevich is a great defensive player with good speed and may develop some power as he matures. Barriera has dealt with injuries but could be a serviceable starter in the majors. Macko has the tools to be a mid-to-back-end starter maybe as soon as this season. Maroudis looked good in his 10 innings last season. He’s coming back from surgery entering the 2025 campaign. Wagner has solid tools across the board and can be a mid-level contributor in the majors. Paulino looks to be a utility player in the majors. (@tonybps1)
Tier 5
21. Ryan Jennings, RHP, 25, Double-A
22. Enmanuel Bonilla, OF, 19, Rookie (FCL)
23. Cutter Coffey, 3B/SS, 20, High-A
24. Jace Bohrofen, OF, 23, High-A
25. T.J. Brock, RHP, 25, Double-A
26. Johnny King, RHP, LHP, 18, High school
27. Connor Cooke, RHP, 25, Triple-A
28. Dahian Santos, RHP, 21, Double-A
29. Josh Rivera, SS, 24, Double-A
30. Manuel Beltre, 3B/SS, 20, Single-A
31. Cade Doughty, 3B/2B, 23, Double-A
32. Damiano Palmegiani, 3B/1B, 25, Triple-A
33. JJ Sanchez, LHP, 25, High-A
34. Chad Dallas, RHP, 24, Triple-A
35. Riley Tirotta, 1B, 26, Triple-A
36. Victor Arias, OF, 21, High-A
37. RJ Schreck, OF, 24, Double-A
38. Peyton Williams, 1B, 24, High-A
39. Hayden Juenger, RHP, 24, Triple-A
40. Alex De Jesus, 3B, 22, Double-A
41. Sean Keys, 3B, 21, Single-A
42. Tucker Toman, 3B, 21, Single-A
43. Andres Arias, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
44. Gabriel Martinez, OF, 22, Double-A
45. Yhoangel Aponte, OF, 20, Single-A
46. CJ Van Eyk, RHP, 26, Double-A
47. Adrian Pinto, 2B, 22, High-A
48. Carson Messina, RHP, 18, High school
49. Dasan Brown, OF, 23, Double-A
50. Franklin Rojas, C, 17, Rookie (DSL)
Bonilla struggled this past season but has great power if we can develop his hitting ability to get to it. Coffey has very good power but a below average hit-tool. Bohrofen has great power and, if he can develop his hit-tool even more, could be a solid player. Santos has the tools to be a good set-up man in the majors. Palmegiani has great power but needs to improve his hit-tool to make an impact. Arias improved immensely this past season and could be one to watch in this tier. Brown has speed but doesn’t offer much else. (@tonybps1)
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Any consideration giving to C-Jacob Sharp for the list?
He was on our list of 100 or so prospects to be considered for the top 50, but didn’t receive any rankings from our Top 50 team. We’ll certainly be watching him this season and maybe he eventually cracks the list later this season or next year. Thanks for keeping us honest.
I have to ask if you were referring to Victor Arias or Andres Arias when you published the blub saying “Arias improved immensely this past season and could be one to watch in this tier.”
What about Jay Harry?
He hit .213 and slugged .367 in High-A last year as a 21-year-old. Let’s see where he’s assigned this season and what he’s looking like over the first half. Maybe he’ll crack the top 50 midseason.