The Toronto Blue Jays have recently outlined their spring pitching schedule for February, showcasing several key players and matchups. Manager John Schneider provided updates from Dunedin, Florida.
Upcoming Pitching Schedule
As the Blue Jays prepare for their upcoming games, the pitching rotation is shaping up. Here’s a look at the confirmed schedule:
- Tuesday: Starter to be announced.
- Wednesday: Ponce will make his debut in a Blue Jays uniform. He signed a three-year, $30 million contract during the off-season.
- Thursday: Gausman will take the mound at 1 p.m. ET against the Marlins. This marks his return after a strong playoff performance.
- Friday: Lauer will start at 1 p.m. ET.
- Saturday: Berríos will follow on the mound, with Dylan Cease expected to pitch at 1 p.m. ET.
- Monday: Berríos will face the New York Mets.
Player Highlights
Ponce, the reigning KBO MVP, showcased impressive stats in 2025, striking out 252 batters over 180.2 innings while maintaining a 1.89 ERA. He last played in the MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021 before transitioning to the KBO.
Gausman, age 35, enters the final season of his five-year contract. He had a 3.59 ERA during the 2025 regular season and an impressive 2.93 ERA in the playoffs.
George Springer is anticipated to make his return to Grapefruit League play alongside Kazuma Okamoto, who will play his last game before heading to join Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
Dylan Cease, who recently signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays after his stint with the Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres, leads off for the team on Saturday. In 2025, he continued to show his strikeout capabilities, achieving over 200 strikeouts for the fifth consecutive season, but experienced a rise in his ERA to 4.55.
As spring training unfolds, Blue Jays fans eagerly anticipate the performances of these key pitchers in preparation for the upcoming season.
