
Roden and Straw show their mettle in push for outfielder jobs with Toronto Blue Jays
Alan Roden is proving he’s up for the challenge. Myles Straw is showing he can also hang at the big-league level.
The Toronto Blue Jays outfielders have been in the spotlight for different reasons in recent weeks and their strong pre-season play has left team brass with some tough decisions to make ahead of the club’s season opener.
Roden and Straw, both non-roster invitees, have posted impressive numbers in Grapefruit League play and have made the battle for the fourth outfielder spot an interesting one.
George Springer, Anthony Santander and Daulton Varsho are expected to be the regular starters with Joey Loperfido, Davis Schneider, Jonatan Clase, Steward Berroa and Nathan Lukes also in the mix.