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.
Alan Roden Could Make Big Impact For Blue Jays This Year
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that outfield prospect Alan Roden has some high expectations in 2025. The 25-year-old former third-round pick of the 2022 MLB draft has been highly touted in the organization among players and executives. "He's just done so much to put himself in a position to move through the system quickly," Atkins said. The 25-year-old had a .319 on-base percentage between Double-A and Triple-A last year and also makes a ton of contact at the plate. He also drove the ball more consistently in 2024 and hit 16 long balls in 125 games in the minors. Roden is unlikely to crack Toronto's Opening Day roster out of spring training, but by the middle of the 2025 season, he should be in the big leagues and could even serve as Toronto's leadoff hitter. In addition to being a quick riser, he could be a future Gold Glover in the outfield for the Jays.
MLB Pipeline named outfielder Alan Roden Toronto's hitting prospect of the 2024 season. Roden, the No.12 ranked prospect in the system, opened the campaign by getting his second extended look at the Double-A ball. He performed well, hitting for a solid .267/.373/.432 line with seven home runs, 11 doubles, and a 29:34 BB:K ratio with six stolen bases. He then spent most of the second half of the summer with Triple-A Buffalo and posted a stellar .314/.406/.510 line across a 71-game stint. At the top level of the minor leagues, Roden hit nine long balls with a solid 35:41 BB:K ratio and eight swiped bags. Given his ability to adjust rather quickly to Triple-A pitching, Roden could be a strong candidate for an early season promotion to the major leagues in 2025.
Over the weekend, Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden went 8-for-13 (.615 AVG) with two doubles for Triple-A Buffalo. Roden has been on a tear in August (84 PA), slashing .378/.441/.622 with seven doubles, a triple, three home runs, 15 RBI, and 9:11 BB/SO. Overall, he has an .825 OPS this season between Double-A and Triple-A. Toronto's No. 13 prospect (per MLB.com), Roden (24) will likely make his MLB debut at some point next season.
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been struggling in the batter's box since moving up to Triple-A on June 16. In his first 16 games at the top level of the minor leagues the former third-round pick has posted a disappointing .167/.286/.278 line with two home runs, eight RBI, and an 8:10 BB:K ratio. However, earlier this season at Double-A New Hampshire, the Creighton product held a solid .267/.373/.432 line with seven long balls and 27 RBI. Roden should contend for a major league debut in the second half of the summer, but if this slump continues to linger, he might have to wait until 2025.
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been off to a great start at Double-A to begin the 2024 season. Roden has posted a strong .290/.388/.464 line with two round-trippers and two stolen bases. Last season, the 24-year-old put up similar numbers in Double-A (.310/.421/.460), suggesting that Roden may be ready to move up to Triple-A. MLB Pipeline ranked Roden as the seventh-best prospect in the Toronto system and projects him to reach the major league level later this summer. As a result, dynasty and keeper league managers should monitor Roden's status as he could be joining Triple-A Buffalo fairly soon.
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