The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome, causing mild to moderate cognitive disability, developmental delays and physical challenges.
Speculation surrounds the Toronto Blue Jays as MLB rumors suggest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a prospects deal.
Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21, and Burger wants to raise awareness and contribute to research on the genetic condition.
The Toronto Blue Jays are in talks with a free agent outfielder who was an All-Star in 2024 on a busy day for transactions north of the border.
If the Jays are able to surprise the baseball world and land the Japanese free agent, it could have a solid ripple effect.
The Rangers and catcher Kyle Higashioka agreed to a two-year contract in December to bring the former Padre into the fold in Arlington. In a recent visit with MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Higashioka raved about the facilities of his new team
As the Blue Jays look to remain in contention for the Japanese superstar, there are teams falling out of the race.
The Blue Jays are swinging big … again. Japanese star Roki Sasaki met with the Blue Jays in Toronto last week, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) reported Monday, making them the eighth team known to have met with the 23-year-old.
The Blue Jays are moving on from a pitcher after just two appearances. Toronto traded reliever Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Wednesday.
Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero. Sasaki eliminated the San Diego Padres and will choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the report claims.
Brett de Geus, who was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, is set to compete for a spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen in 2025.
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.