PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Ryan Borucki had an impressive 2017 season. The left-hander, who turns 24 on March 31, rose through three levels this past year, from Class A Advanced Dunedin, to Double-A New Hampshire and eventually to Triple-A Buffalo. In 27 games, including 26 starts, he posted a 2.93 ERA.
"He had a good season. [He's] very talented," said Blue Jays bench coach DeMarlo Hale, the acting manager for Monday's 7-4 loss against the Rays in manager John Gibbons' absence. "He's someone that you definitely got to keep an eye on his development this year.