"Toronto's title defence of the Golden Grapefruit, as coined by MLB.com's Keegan Matheson, will begin later this month - with the Blue Jays' first exhibition game scheduled for Feb. 21 against the Philadelphia Phillies. But the storylines will be flowing long before then. There's no denying the Blue Jays will look different once spring training opens, adding to the intrigue around a franchise coming off its first World Series appearance in 32 years, albeit a magical run that ended in unforgettable heartbreak."
"Several new faces will arrive to camp over the next few weeks, most notably right-handed starter Dylan Cease, who'll be joined by fellow newcomers Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers and Kazuma Okamoto. The Blue Jays also endured many notable subtractions over the winter, including Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer - both of whom remain unsigned, but aren't expected to return to the organization at this time - as well as Seranthony Domínguez (signed with the White Sox)."
Toronto's title defence begins later this month with an exhibition opener Feb. 21 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Spring training will feature notable roster turnover after a franchise-altering offseason. Right-handed starter Dylan Cease joins camp along with Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers and Kazuma Okamoto. The club lost Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer, both currently unsigned, and Seranthony Domínguez signed with the White Sox. Shortstop Bo Bichette departed to the New York Mets after nearly a decade with the organization. Adjusting to Bichette's absence will be the team's biggest challenge during spring training preparations.
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