Blue Jays announce 26-man roster for Opening Day

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The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized their Opening Day roster.On Wednesday, the Blue Jays announced the 26-man roster for Friday’s showdown against the Athletics (7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet), as well as a handful of roster moves to account for injuries and assignments.Pitchers Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Yimi Garcia (elbow) and Trey Yesavage (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 22. Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was also placed on the 10-day injured list.Right-hander Chase Lee was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, while right-hander Angel Bastardo and infielder Leo Jimenez were designated for assignment.The Blue Jays have added several fresh faces to the team that advanced to Game 7 of the World Series last fall. The new group is headlined by starter Dylan Cease, who signed a franchise-record seven-year, $210-million contract in free agency. Cease will make his Blue Jays debut Saturday against the Athletics.Also new to the team are pitchers Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers and Spencer Miles, a Rule 5 pick from the San Francisco Giants. Meanwhile, the position-player group is hoping to get some extra pop from third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and outfielder Jesus Sanchez.Here’s a look at the full roster:Pitchers (13):Dylan CeaseBraydon FisherMason FluhartyKevin GausmanJeff HoffmanEric LauerBrendon LittleSpencer MilesTommy NanceCody PonceTyler RogersMax ScherzerLouis VarlandCatchers (2):Tyler HeinemanAlejandro KirkInfielders (4):Ernie ClementAndres GimenezVladimir Guerrero Jr.Kazuma OkamotoOutfielders (7):Addison BargerNathan LukesJesus SanchezDavis SchneiderGeorge SpringerMyles StrawDaulton Varsho