The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that they optioned outfield prospect Alan Roden and right-hander Dillon Tate to Triple-A Buffalo. The club also selected the contract of right-hander Braydon Fisher from the minors, recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Buffalo and designated outfielder Steward Berroa for assignment. Roden, who is considered Toronto's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm for more development after he went 13-for-73 (.178) with one homer, five RBI and seven runs scored in his first 28 major-league games for the Blue Jays. It's gotten bad in his last 11 games, as he's gone hitless in 26 at-bats with 10 strikeouts. Clase, 22, is one to watch in AL-only leagues if he sees elevated playing time in Toronto's outfield. He is starting in left field and batting ninth on Wednesday versus Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk and outfielder Alan Roden will take a seat on Saturday when the Blue Jays continue a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Kirk has started in each of the previous four contests. The backstop has begun to heat up at the plate, posting a strong .353/.353/.529 slash line with six total hits. Roden has not tallied a hit in each of his previous eight contests. As a result, Tyler Heineman will get the nod behind the dish, and Nathan Lukes will get the nod in left field. Fantasy managers should expect both Kirk and Roden to rejoin the starting nine on Sunday. This afternoon, both Heineman and Lukes are not worth targeting in DFS facing Cleveland right-hander Gavin Williams.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Alan Roden went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win against the Atlanta Braves. Roden struck out once while scoring twice and driving in two runs. The 25-year-old crushed his first big-league homer -- a two-run blast -- off of standout Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach that exited the bat at 106.4 MPH. His double, which also came off Schwellenbach, was struck well, too (104.4 MPH). Toronto's No. 5 prospect is 13-for-47 (.277), with six runs scored, four RBI, and three doubles in his first taste of big-league action. Roden isn't walking much but has displayed solid plate discipline, holding a strong 15.1% strikeout rate in his first 17 games.

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden will get the starting nod in right field and bat in the nine-hole against Zach Eflin and the Baltimore Orioles. Roden was one of the most impressive hitters during spring training. Across 20 contests, the 25-year-old posted an impressive .407/.541/.704 slash line with two doubles and two long balls. He held a 6:4 BB:K. Last summer, the Creighton product spent the campaign split between Double-A and Triple-A. Across 54 games at Double-A, Roden posted a .267/.373/.432 slash line with 11 doubles and seven round-trippers. He then hit for an impressive .314/.406/.510 slash line across his first 71 games at Triple-A. Fantasy managers should expect Toronto to give Roden opportunities early in the campaign while Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is sidelined. He carries low value in DFS formats this afternoon, but is worth taking a flier on in deeper AL-only formats.

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has made the team's Opening Day roster out of spring training, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Roden, a 25-year-old former third-rounder in 2022 out of Creighton University, will be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game to open the 2025 season. He has an opportunity to serve in a reserve role off Toronto's bench early on with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) opening the year on the injured list. However, with Varsho not far off from a return, Roden's stay in the big leagues could be a short one. The club's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, impressed with a .391 average (9-for-23) with two doubles and two home runs in 18 Grapefruit League games. He posted strong contact rates and on-base percentage in the minors, and while he can play all three outfield positions, his future is likely at a corner spot in Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden is firmly in the mix to make the Opening Day roster. With Daulton Varsho (shoulder) set to open the campaign on the injured list, the Blue Jays may give one of their top prospects a look at the major leagues. Through spring training, Roden has posted an impressive .367/.429/.733 slash line with two doubles and three home runs. He has held a 4:10 BB:K with one swiped bag. Last season, Roden opened the campaign at the Double-A level and eventually reached the top level of the minor leagues. Across his first 71 contests with Triple-A Buffalo, Roden posted an eye-catching .314/.406/.510 slash line with 15 doubles and nine home runs. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his stats, as he could be worth a look as a late-round pick in deeper formats.

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has gone 7-for-16 with two doubles and two round-trippers during his first 11 spring training games. Roden has tallied three RBI with five walks and has yet to strike out. Roden is currently competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, given the depth in the Toronto outfield, the Blue Jays may opt to send Roden to Triple-A to further his development. However, this strong play will open the door for an early 2025 MLB debut. Last season, the Creighton product logged 71 games at Triple-A and posted a stellar .314/.406/.510 slash line with 15 doubles and nine home runs. Earlier in the summer at Double-A, Roden held a .263/.373/.432 line across 54 games at Double-A. If Roden continues to perform well in the Grapefruit League, he could be worth stashing in deeper redraft formats.