Manager John Schneider emphasized Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stepping up as a leader this spring. Meanwhile, MLBPA executive director Tony Clark has resigned amid a Department of Justice investigation into alleged misappropriation of licensing money.
The Jays are bolstering their rotation with Cody Ponce and Garrett Crochet, aiming for top strikeout totals. Pitcher Kevin Gausman appreciates the team's "weird" pitching style. Off the field, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer debated a Kazuma Okamoto home run during practice.