More importantly, the 25-year-old got the start in center field, a spot the Blue Jays will likely need to fill for the first week or two of the season while Daulton Varsho completes his recovery from shoulder surgery.

It was certainly a welcome back moment for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho on Friday, as he homered in his first at-bat of the spring. Varsho hadn't played yet because of rotator cuff surgery that he underwent at the end of 2024.

Daulton Varsho, who won a Gold Glove last year in center field, is recovering from shoulder surgery and could make his spring debut as early as Friday.

Daulton Varsho gets things started for the Blue Jays with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning vs. the Tigers.

Báez made his spring training debut as the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays after passing all the required tests in his rehab from hip surgery. His early arrival was a sign of eagerness—but also practicality.

DUNEDIN, Fla.— Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn’t sign a long-term contract extension prior to his self-imposed deadline of Tuesday morning, but the Blue Jays apparently haven’t ruled out giving one to centre-fielder Daulton Varsho.