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Elbow surgery for Jake Bloss another blow to Blue Jays' lean pitching depth Team's No. 6-rated prospect was projected to get a shot with Jays rotation later this month

MAY 13, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Undergoing UCL surgery Bloss (elbow) will undergo UCL surgery on his right elbow, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bloss left his May 3 start with an elbow injury and now he'll need an unspecified procedure to repair his UCL. He impressed in the spring but struggled to a 6.46 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB in 23.2 innings across six appearances at Triple-A. Bloss could return in the middle or second half of next season, depending on the exact procedure he gets.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through elbow injury Bloss got imaging on his right elbow Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Bloss left in the fourth inning of his last Triple-A start Saturday after experiencing discomfort in his throwing elbow. He's undergone testing to determine the severity of the injury, but the 23-year-old right-hander could be facing a stint on the 7-day injured list.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Jake Bloss Adapts To New Pace With New Club Jake Bloss rocketed to MLB with the Astros last year. The Blue Jays are slowing down the tempo and have specific goals for Bloss to accompli...

APRIL 7, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Bloss to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact Bloss allowed eight earned runs across 8.0 innings in four appearances during spring training. His best outing came in his most recent outing March 10, when he pitched three scoreless innings. It was thought the 23-year-old had a chance at cracking the rotation to begin the season, but he will have to wait a little longer.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Might get early look in rotation Bloss could be an option as the Blue Jays' No. 5 starter if Max Scherzer (thumb) isn't ready for the start of the season, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yariel Rodriguez is the more likely candidate to fill in, but he's struggled this spring, serving up four homers and walking six batters over 9.2 innings with 11 strikeouts. Bloss' numbers aren't any better -- he's got a 6:6 K:BB and has been taken deep three times in eight Grapefruit League innings -- but per Matheson, he has looked sharper in his recent outings. Eric Lauer would be another candidate for a spot start or two early in the season if Scherzer's season debut is delayed. The Jays won't need a fifth starter until March 31.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz crushes 3-run home run, Joey Bart goes deep again as Pirates outlast Blue Jays With one swing, Oneil Cruz turned the tide on a tied game. Cruz crushed a 2-2 changeup from Jake Bloss, sending it over the boardwalk in cen...

MARCH 5, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Blue Jays Nation's 2025 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 6: Jake Bloss Today’s prospect could be an important...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays Nation's Mid-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 4: Jake Bloss In this article, we'll look at one of...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Could get call in September Bloss could be brought up from Triple-A Buffalo in September if the Blue Jays elect to go with a six-man rotation for the final month of the season, Kaitlyn McGrath of the Athletic...

Impact Acquired in the Yusei Kikuchi trade with Houston, Bloss has made three starts for Buffalo in August, tossing 9.2 scoreless innings with an 8:5 K:BB. The 23-year-old right-hander is in his first full professional season after being a third-round pick of the Astros in 2023, so Toronto is keeping an eye on his workload, but he's only thrown 75.2 innings so far across four levels -- he started the year at High-A Asheville. A regular turn in September could set Bloss up for a full-time spot in the Jays' rotation in 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bloss throws scoreless outing in debut with Triple-A Bisons The Buffalo Bisons picked up a 2-1 victory over the Rochester Red Wing...

AUGUST 11, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Arrives in Buffalo Bloss has joined Triple-A Buffalo and is slated to start Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Bloss was acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline as a part of the return package for left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and Bloss will now make his first start with Triple-A Buffalo. The 23-year-old made three starts with Houston, giving up nine runs over 11.2 innings while striking out 11 batters. General manager Ross Atkins said following the deadline last week that Bloss will get some run at Triple-A before joining the major-league rotation later this season.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should join rotation later in year General manager Ross Atkins indicated Tuesday that Bloss will get some "breathing room" at Triple-A Buffalo before being called up and added to the Blue Jays' rotation, Kaitlyn McG...

Impact The right-hander was part of the package the Jays received from Houston in the Yusei Kikuchi deal, but Bloss will begin his Toronto tenure in the minors to help him get settled. Assuming he sees game action for Buffalo, the Bisons will be the fifth different affiliate the 23-year-old has pitched for this season -- he began the year with High-A Asheville before stints at Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugarland, eventually making his big-league debut with the Astros on June 21. Bloss posted an impressive 1.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB in 66 innings across his three minor-league stops, but he got tagged for five homers in 11.2 frames for the Astros before the trade.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Buffalo The Blue Jays optioned Bloss to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Bloss was a member of Houston's rotation and had been slated to start Monday before he was dealt to Toronto in the deal that sent Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros, but the Blue Jays will opt to ease him into the organization at the Triple-A level. Bloss is a 23-year-old righty with a deep arsenal and good control. He tossed four scoreless frames with three strikeouts and zero walks in his lone Triple-A start as a member of the Astros.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Buffalo Bloss was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact While Bloss was a member of Houston's rotation at the time of his inclusion in the Yusei Kikuchi trade, the Blue Jays will opt to ease him into the organization at the Triple-A level. Bloss is a 23-year-old righty with a deep arsenal and good control. He tossed four scoreless frames with three strikeouts and zero walks in his lone Triple-A start as a member of the Astros.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchi from Blue Jays for prospect Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido and prospect

The Astros have acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays for 23-year-old right-hander Jake Bloss, rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido and minor league first basem...

JULY 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Blue Jays close to sending Kikuchi to Astros for top young arm Bloss (source) TORONTO -- The Blue Jays are closing in on their biggest deal of this Trade Deadline season so far, agreeing to send Yusei Kikuchi to the As...

JULY 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

Reports: Blue Jays deal LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Astros for RHP Jake Bloss The Houston Astros are acquiring left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.CBS Spor...

JULY 30, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Going to Toronto for Kikuchi The Blue Jays acquired Bloss from the Astros on Monday as part of their return for left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bloss was scheduled to start for the Astros on Monday against the Pirates, but he was a late scratch due to his inclusion in the trade. He last pitched Tuesday, so he could slot into the Toronto rotation for its series this week in Baltimore. One of the Astros' top pitching prospects, Bloss had a 1.48 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 38 strikeouts in 48.2 innings across his last nine minor-league starts, primarily at Double-A. He doesn't have dominant stuff, but Bloss has a deep pitch mix and throws strikes (5.5 percent walk rate in the majors).

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going to Toronto for Kikuchi Bloss was traded from the Astros to the Blue Jays on Monday as part of the return for Yusei Kikuchi, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bloss was scheduled to start Monday at home against the Pirates, but he was a late scratch due to his inclusion in this trade. He last pitched July 23, so he could slot into the Blue Jays' rotation for its series this week in Baltimore. One of the Astros' top pitching prospects, Bloss had a 1.48 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 38 strikeouts in 48.2 innings across his last nine minor-league starts, primarily at Double-A. He doesn't have dominant stuff, but Bloss has a deep pitch mix (upwards of six different offerings) and throws strikes (5.5 percent walk rate in the majors).

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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 befo...

JULY 29, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Not starting Monday Bloss was scratched from his slated start Monday against the Pirates, Brian Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Bloss has made three starts for the Astros since being activated from the injured list July 11 due to right shoulder inflammation. In his last start against Oakland on July 23, he allowed five runs on six hits (including four home runs) and one walk while striking out five across four innings. The reason for Bloss' removal has not been announced, nor has the name of his replacement.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Pirates, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Bloss has made two starts for the Astros since being activated from the injured list July 11, covering eight innings while allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks. The Astros haven't provided an explanation for why Bloss was scratched from the start, and he may still be available out of the bullpen if Houston elects to have a reliever serve as its opening pitcher for the game.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Victimized by home run ball Bloss (0-1) took the loss in Tuesday's game against the Athletics, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings.

Impact Bloss did not fare well against a hot Athletics lineup. He began by allowing a leadoff triple before Brent Rooker took him deep to put the Astros in an early 2-0 hole. Lawrence Butler was next to homer off him in the third before Seth Brown and Zach Gelof went back-to-back in the fourth. Bloss hasn't been able to cover more than four innings in any of his three starts since getting promoted just over a month ago and he'll likely see his time in the bigs temporarily come to an end next week once Justin Verlander (neck) returns from the injured list. Bloss has a 6.94 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 11.2 innings.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting another start Bloss is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics in Oakland, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Bloss will be making his first turn through the rotation of the second half after he returned from the 15-day injured list July 11 and covered four innings in a start against the Marlins. The rookie right-hander's stay in the rotation will likely come to an end once Justin Verlander (neck) is activated from the IL, perhaps as soon as next week.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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