Blue Jays’ Late-Bloomer Pitching Prospect | Toronto Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays just landed Cole Carlon, their top draft pick at 39, a 21-year-old fireballer with a 90+ mph fastball and a nasty slider. Seen as the next big thing in their pitching pipeline, Carlon’s rise was fueled by his relentless work ethic and a bold move from bullpen to starter in college — a move that skyrocketed his stock. His agent, Scott Boras, called it a major win, noting Carlon’s late development kept him under the radar — but now, with his “fresh arm” and high upside, the Jays see him as a potential fast-track star like Trey Yesavage. Carlon’s goal? The majors ASAP — though his 2027 debut in the minors is likely, as the Jays plan to let him develop at a steady pace. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c414e288760a58f1