CJ Van Eyk Heads to Dominican Winter League | Toronto Blue Jays News

CJ Van Eyk, the 27-year-old Blue Jays pitcher with a high draft pedigree and a solid but limited MLB stint, is heading to the Dominican Republic to pitch for the Tigres del Licey in the winter league — a smart move to keep his arm sharp and gain crucial experience. Despite being sent down to Triple-A, he remains on Toronto’s 40-man roster, and the team’s OK with him playing overseas, especially after his strong showing in Mexico last year. With the Blue Jays locked in a tight playoff race against Cleveland, Van Eyk’s time away could be a strategic boost — helping him refine his arsenal (92-94 mph fastball + multiple pitches) and return even stronger next season. 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/669f97f6d9a61384