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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: In mix for opening series start

    Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Tiedemann is "in the mix" to make the Opening Day roster and get a start during the first series of the season in Tampa Bay, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

    Tiedemann's potential inclusion on the Opening Day roster hinges on whether Kevin Gausman (shoulder) is ready for a start during the opening series or needs a short stint on the injured list. Mitch White is the favorite to handle the assignment, with Yariel Rodriguez, Wes Parsons and Paolo Espino also in the mix along with Tiedemann to fill in for Gausman. It's difficult to envision the young left-hander winning out if he would only be needed for one start, but the fact that he's even being considered points to his potential to reach the majors sooner rather than later.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Gets four outs in spring debut

    Tiedemann (hamstring) struck out two over 1.1 innings and allowed one earned run on two hits Saturday in the Blue Jays' 13-5 win over the Phillies in Grapefruit League play.

    The Blue Jays' top pitching prospect was cleared to make his spring debut after he was initially scratched ahead of his Feb. 23 start due to a left hamstring injury. Both hits Tiedemann allowed went for extra bases -- a double by Trea Turner and a solo homer by Nick Castellanos -- but the young southpaw threw 26 pitches without issue and, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, was sitting around 97 mph with his fastball. Though Tiedemann technically remains in the mix for the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, the time he missed in camp due to a hamstring issue in addition to his need for further development in the minors after an injury-plagued 2023 means that he'll most likely be headed to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the campaign.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Set for spring debut Saturday

    Tiedemann (hamstring) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Phillies, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    The appearance will come exactly two weeks after what was supposed to be his spring debut. He was scratched from that outing with a left hamstring issue but has progressed well since then and is now ready to pitch in a game. Tiedemann is probably not going to break camp with the big club, but the top prospect could push to debut sooner rather than later, particularly with the major-league rotation battling some injuries.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Works on back field Sunday

    Tiedemann (hamstring) faced live hitters on a backfield Sunday and could see game action later this week, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    "It also depends on starting to run again, starting to field, making sure all of that is intact, because you're going to get those ground balls to first base where I need to run over and cover," Tiedemann said after Sunday's session. "I've got to be able to do that, but I think this week, I'll be in." The flamethrowing lefty faced a group of hitters that included big-leaguers Daulton Varsho, Cavan Biggio (shoulder) and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and leaned heavily on his slider with impressive results. Tiedemann estimates he could build up to a four-inning workload by the end of camp, and that might be enough to have the Blue Jays' top pitching prospect begin the year on the Opening Day roster, as both Kevin Gausman and Alek Manoah are currently dealing with shoulder issues.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Facing hitters next

    Tiedemann (hamstring) bounced back well from Thursday's bullpen session and is expected to face hitters next, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Tiedemann has been slowed lately with a left hamstring issue, but he's ramped back up without setbacks and is getting back on track. The young left-hander should still have time to build up in time for Opening Day, although he is expected to begin the season back in the minors.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Throwing off mound Thursday

    Tiedemann (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    He's done some flat-ground throwing, but this will be the first time Tiedemann has thrown off a mound since he had to be scratched from a scheduled Grapefruit League outing last weekend due to a left hamstring issue. The top prospect should be ready to return to game action before long if he continues to progress.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Resumes throwing

    Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tiedemann (hamstring/calf) was able to play catch Sunday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

    Tiedemann was scratched ahead of his scheduled start in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Phillies after experiencing inflammation between his left hamstring and calf, but his ability to throw in some fashion a day later is an encouraging sign. Schneider indicated that the Blue Jays are continuing to view Tiedemann as day-to-day, and the team likely won't pencil him back into the spring pitching schedule until he throws a bullpen session without issue.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Deemed day-to-day

    Tiedemann was diagnosed with minor left calf and hamstring inflammation Saturday after undergoing an MRI and is considered day-to-day, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

    Tiedemann's injury will keep him off the mound for Saturday's spring opener against Philadelphia, but the 21-year-old pitching prospect likely won't have to wait long to see his first action of the Grapefruit League slate. Chad Dallas will start in Tiedemann's place Saturday.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Scratched with hamstring issue

    Tiedemann won't start Saturday's Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Phillies due to left hamstring tightness, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

    The Blue Jays' top prospect was poised to kick off the club's spring slate, but he's instead been pushed back. Manager John Schneider doesn't believe it to be a serious injury, but Tiedemann will be evaluated further Saturday. The 21-year-old lefty wasn't expected to begin the season on the Opening Day roster, but the Jays will want to keep him healthy for a potential big-league debut over the summer.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Set to start spring opener

    Tiedemann will get the start Saturday against the Phillies in the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League opener, Mike Wilner of The Toronto Star reports.

    The 21-year-old southpaw is Toronto's top pitching prospect, but he was limited to 65 innings during 2023, including a stint in the Arizona Fall League, due to injuries. Tiedemann struck out 105 batters in those frames, highlighting his impressive upside, but the Jays will be focused on keeping him healthy this season rather than rushing him to the majors. "Obviously [Tiedemann has] incredible stuff," pitching coach Pete Walker said Wednesday. "Exploding fastball and really good breaking stuff. And he's still developing that changeup, which can be really good. He just has to pitch." While the team's rotation doesn't have a spot for Tiedemann at the moment, and he's expected to begin the year at Triple-A Buffalo, he could begin laying the groundwork for his MLB debut with a strong performance Saturday.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Adds muscle over offseason

    Tiedemann said Friday that he weighs 240 pounds after adding about 19 pounds of muscle over the offseason, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Tiedemann isn't on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster yet but is in camp as a non-roster invitee. The top prospect was limited to just 44 innings in 2023 because of a biceps injury but he struck out 82 batters, plus another 23 across 21 Arizona Fall League frames. The left-hander is just 21 and has only 122.2 minor-league innings under his belt, but he's already reached Triple-A Buffalo and could push to debut in 2024.

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  • Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Invited to MLB spring training

    The Blue Jays announced Monday that Tiedemann received an invitation to major-league spring training, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

    A biceps issue limited Tiedemann to just 15 starts and 44 innings in 2023, although he fanned a whopping 82 batters over that span. The left-hander also tossed 18 frames in the Arizona Fall League, holding a 2.50 ERA and 23:8 K:BB. Tiedemann is just 21, but he has some of the best stuff of any pitching prospect and, if healthy, has a good shot to debut in 2024.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 210 lbs
Age: 21
Experience: R
Bats/Throws: L, L