23-year old righty swinging catcher J.P. Arencibia was the #2 rated prospect in the Blue Jays’ minor league system coming into this season according to Baseball America. He played in 116 games in AAA-ball this season and he was 110 for 466 (.236 avg, .728 OPS) with 67 runs scored, 21 homers and 75 RBIs. He needs to improve his plate discipline to get to the majors as he only walked 26 times last season while whiffing 114 times. If the Blue Jays decide to let Rod Barajas walk after this season Arencibia could get a shot to win the starting job at catcher next spring.

25-year old righty swinging 1B Brian Dopirak was not considered much of a prospect before this season started but things have changed because of his play. Dopirak has played in 103 games in AA+AAA ball this season and he is 124 for 395 (.314 avg, .939 OPS) with 53 runs scored, 22 homers and 81 RBIs. If the Blue Jays move Lyle Overbay this month in a trade then maybe Dopirak will get a chance.

31-year old righty swinging 1B/DH Randy Ruiz is flat out ripping the ball in AAA right now. He has played in 85 games in AAA-ball this season and he is 113 for 343 (.329 avg, .983 OPS) with 59 runs scored, 17 homers and 75 RBIs. If the Blue Jays start making some trades and Ruiz continues to hit he will get a chance to play in Toronto later his year.

The Blue Jays have claimed 26-year old lefty reliever Reid Santos off waivers from the Cleveland Indians. Santos pitched in 45 games (0 starts) between AA+AAA ball this season and he was 4-3 with 2 saves, a 4.89 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. The Blue Jays must feel that you can never have too many lefty relievers as Santos will have a hard time making the team next spring.

The Blue Jays have recalled 20-year old lefty swinging outfielder Travis Snider from the minors to replace Matt Stairs on the roster. Snider will likely play everyday for the Blue Jays the rest of the season as he was considered the Blue Jays best prospect heading into this season according to Baseball America. Snider played in 132 games in A+AA+AAA ball this season and he was 133 for 484 (.275 avg, .839 OPS) with 88 runs scored, 23 homers and 91 RBIs. Snider has had problem making contact as he has whiffed 153 times in the minors this season and he will need to cut the whiffs down to excel in the majors. Snider made his major league debut last night and it was a good one as he was 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored.