Jays' Top Pitching Prospects: Upside, Questions

0:00On March 24th, the Toronto Blue Jays have four pictures ranked from 33rd to 36th in their minor league system, all earning a 35 grade after the 2025 season. These arms include holdovers and newcomers, each wrapping up at different minor league levels. Ryan Jennings, a 26 year old right-hander drafted in the fourth round back in 2022, showed starter potential with a fastball, touching 99 mph, but battled injuries and control issues this year. Jennings moved to the bullpen hoping to boost his velocity into the mid-90s consistently, but he walked 43 batters in just 58, innings. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Gilberto Batista, acquired in a trade from the Red Sox last year, worked as a swingman out of the Dominican Republic. He threw 85 innings with solid strikeouts but gave up 15 home runs, pointing to relief potential down the line. Javan Coleman, a 24 year old lefty, undrafted free agent from Louisiana State, emerged as

1:00a breakout story. After a strong debut in low Adeneden, he dominated in high Avan Coover with a 40% strikeout rate and a 1.40 ERA late in the BMR. Season thanks to his mid-90s fastball and tricky slider from a low slot. Grant Rogers, 25, a 11th round pick from 2023, logged over 250 innings as a starter across three levels, relying on a low 90s two-seamer for ground balls. Scouts see upside in Coleman's relief role and question if Rogers' breaking ball mix translates higher up, while Jennings and Batista need command. Tweaks, these four highlight the Jay's pitching depth, with quick progress possible for the standouts as spring training looms. This has been Toronto Blue Jay's News Today, powered by AI.