Jays 2026 Season Preview with José Bautista and Shi Davidi

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Blue Jays legend José Bautista to the show! They reflect on his impressions from spring training, the aftermath of the World Series, and the challenge of moving forward from a tough loss. They also touch on the team’s popularity following past playoff runs, Bautista’s connection to the organization, the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic loss, the growth of the tournament, and the introduction of ABS at the big league level. The hosts then consider what a slow start could mean for the Blue Jays this season. After the break, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (25:13) joins to share his expectations for the team. The trio focus on the Jays' ability to rebound mentally, divisional goals, offensive outlook without Bo Bichette, key players who need to step up, and the reliability of the pitching staff and bullpen. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.