Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays

Host Brenden Escott breaks down a frustrating and injury-riddled start to the 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, who find themselves sitting at 16-21 and searching for consistency. The conversation brings in Brayden Ewasko and looks at how much injuries have disrupted the club early on, including the significant absence of Alejandro Kirk after his broken/dislocated thumb, the return of Addison Barger and whether it may be time for Davis Schneider to head back to the minors. The episode also examines Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s unusual start to the year. While Vladdy continues to hit for average and lead the team offensively, the power numbers simply haven’t been there — prompting discussion about what’s behind the drop in home run production and whether it’s cause for concern moving forward. Elsewhere, the focus shifts to some of the Blue Jays’ biggest storylines: Kazuma Okamoto’s adjustment to Major League Baseball, Dylan Cease’s first season under his massive new contract and the ongoing bullpen rollercoaster headlined by Jeff Hoffman’s electric stuff but continued ninth-inning struggles. There’s also appreciation for the emergence of Louis Varland and debate over what the Jays should do to stabilize the bullpen long term. Finally, the show looks ahead to one of the organization’s most intriguing young arms, Trey Yesavage, discussing expectations for the prized prospect after a dominant playoff run was followed by a shoulder impingement that delayed the start of his season. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices