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Jake Bloss unable to snap early-season woes in latest start, increasing concerns surrounding Blue Jays’ lack of MLB-ready arms

It’s been a rough start to the 2025 season for right-hander Jake Bloss, who, through three starts, now carries a troubling 10.32 ERA to begin the year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 2

Jake Bloss surrenders nine hits and earns the loss in his 2025 debut with the Buffalo Bisons

Making his 2025 debut with the Buffalo Bisons last night, right-hander Jake Bloss opened the series against the Memphis Redbirds. With the Blue Jays’ starting

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Blue Jays to extend Alejandro Kirk

The Blue Jays and catcher Alejandro Kirk are in agreement on a five-year extension worth $58MM, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal includes a signing bonus and no club options according to Murray.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 10

Toronto Blue Jays Trade Acquisition Dominates Old Team in Spring Outing on Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday afternoon as part of Grapefruit League play. The Jays put up seven runs in their final three at-bats to fuel the offense, but it was the pitching of top prospect Jake Bloss which also turned some heads.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 7

Blue Jays: A perfect opportunity for Jake Bloss to bloom in the farm system in 2025

Jake Bloss has had a rough go through his three spring training appearances this year. He’s allowed eight hits and eight runs in only five innings pitched and has accumulated eight home runs and five walks compared to one strikeout – a far cry from the usual expectations of a team’s number six ranked prospect.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 26

Blue Jays: Jake Bloss impresses early with his noticeable uptick in velocity

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Jake Bloss did something on Sunday that really turned some heads early in Spring Training. The 23-year-old hit 98 mph on the radar shortly after entering the game in the fourth inning to take over pitching duties from reliever Andrew Bash.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays Nation’s 2025 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 6: Jake Bloss

Today’s prospect could be an important one for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual Pre-Season Prospect Countdown, this time looking at the top 40 prospects in the organization.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 24

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Jake Bloss is the next starter up for the team

The Toronto Blue Jays have only a handful of starting pitching prospects in Triple-A. Today’s prospect is one of them. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 26

Toronto Blue Jays reportedly have surprising plan for prospect Jake Bloss

The Toronto Blue Jays might have some big plans for prospect Jake Bloss if they do not add any other starting pitchers this offseason. The Blue Jays acquired Bloss at the trade deadline last season as part of the package that sent former starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros in exchange for multiple prospects.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Toronto Blue Jays Trade Acquisition Highlighted as Riser Up Team's Farm System

According to MLB.com, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss was the prospect who improved his stock the most in the 2024 season. MLB.com's Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra took a look at each team's system in a year-end review piece.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / December 25

Blue Jays No. 3 Prospect Jake Bloss Eyes the Rotation in 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a bit of an odd situation on the major league roster. The pieces they currently in the fold haven’t produced a sustained run as expected.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 3

Looking at Jake Bloss and his chances at cracking the Blue Jays 2025 Opening Day roster

Right-hander Jake Bloss was acquired from the Houston Astros at last year’s trade deadline as part of the package the Blue Jays received for Yusei Kikuchi.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 25

Blue Jays Nation’s Mid-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 4: Jake Bloss

In this article, we’ll look at one of two pitchers the Toronto Blue Jays acquired at the trade deadline. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual Mid-Season top prospect list, where we’ll look at the 35 best prospects in the Blue Jays system.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 17

What to expect if/when Jake Bloss joins Blue Jays’ rotation

If Jake Bloss is going to make his Toronto Blue Jays debut this season, there may not be a more perfect time than this week. Since acquiring the right-hander as part of July’s Yusei Kikuchi trade, the organization has remained hopeful they’d be able to have him face big-league hitters at some point before the end of the year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

Blue Jays Recent Acquisition Poised for September Call-Up

Acquired in the Yusei Kikuchi trade with the Houston Astros, right-hander Jake Bloss had made three starts for Triple-A Buffalo in August. Bloss, 23, threw 9 2/3 scoreless innings with an 8:5 K:BB.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Astros add pitching help by acquiring Kikuchi from Blue Jays

Astros add needed pitching help by acquiring Yusei Kikuchi from Blue Jays

The Houston Astros added a needed piece for their starting rotation on Monday.

Mariners add two-time All-Star infielder in trade with Blue Jays

Dodgers, Cardinals make key additions as part of three-team trade

Los Angeles also acquires infielder for the second year in a row

Braves reunite with two former players in deal with Giants

AL's biggest surprise contender poaches former All-Star SP from Rangers

Guardians rewarded for strong season with trade for Nationals OF

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / July 29

Astros scratch RHP Jake Bloss on eve of trade deadline

The Houston Astros scratched right-hander Jake Bloss from his scheduled Monday night start against the Pittsburgh Pirates about an hour before first pitch.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 29

Houston Astros Scratch Rookie Starter Before Monday’s Game

The Houston Astros made a late decision with starting pitcher Jake Bloss on Monday, scratching the rookie from his expected appearance against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

MLB home run props for 7/29: Go cruisin' with Cruz

We closed out last week by cashing a +475 ticket on Jake Burger to go yard, and we're looking to start the new week off right with another winning day.

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Astros Get Good News On Injured Pitchers

The suddenly hot Houston Astros have received encouraging updates on a couple of injured starting pitchers. Following a season plagued by injuries in their starting rotation, this couldn’t come at a better time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 22

Houston Astros Place Recently Promoted Star Prospect on Injured List

Things have not come easy for the Houston Astros this season. Friday night was the latest example of that, as even though they earned a much-needed victory over the Baltimore Orioles, they once held a 14-3 lead before they saw that get diminished to 14-11 in one inning that forced them to burn some key bullpen arms.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 21

MLB home run props for Fri. 6/21: Great matchup for Brewers' Yelich

Coming off back-to-back +330 cashes in home run props, we're looking to keep the momentum rolling and end the week with a bang. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting for Friday's MLB slate.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Astros expected to promote top-10 pitching prospect

The Astros are expected to promote pitching prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A to the majors, per a report from Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

Astros Boss Keeping Close Eye on Top Pitching Prospect for Rotation Spot

Throughout the course of the 2024 MLB season, the Houston Astros have been decimated by injuries. The starting pitching rotation has taken a bulk of the damage and the team has been depleted of some of their top pitching talent.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 16

Young Houston Astros Pitchers Pull Off Corpus Christi First

The Corpus Christi Hooks did something it had never done on Saturday night — throw a nine-inning no-hitter. Jake Bloss and Cesar Gomez combined to no-hit the San Antonio Missions, 3-0, giving the Houston Astros Double-A affiliate its first in a nine-inning format in 19 seasons.