Blue Jays Cut Ties With 24-Year-Old Outfielder Shortly After Signing
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- Sports Money Blue Jays Cut Ties With 24-Year-Old Outfielder Shortly After Signing By Peter Chawaga,
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- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 03: A ball bag with the Toronto Blue Jays logo is seen prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox during the home opening day at Rate Field on April 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Sports Money Blue Jays Cut Ties With 24-Year-Old Outfielder Shortly After Signing By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 28, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary The Toronto Blue Jays have released 24-year-old outfielder Matt Scannell from their High-A affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians. Scannell, a former Ivy League and Wake Forest standout, joined the organization less than a year ago with high expectations. This decision aligns with the Blue Jays' strategy of regularly reshuffling lower-level personnel to balance prospect development and roster flexibility, a common practice in minor league baseball despite the team's success with homegrown talents like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Now a free agent, Scannell's impressive collegiate background suggests he will likely garner interest from other organizations, providing an opportunity to continue his professional career. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, continue to evaluate their minor league system for future promotions.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 03: A ball bag with the Toronto Blue Jays logo is seen prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox during the home opening day at Rate Field on April 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays can point to the success of both franchise slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and former shortstop Bo Bichette as evidence that they have a strong prospect development system.