The clock is ticking for all 30 Major League Baseball teams to finalize their Opening Day rosters ahead of Wednesday’s deadline.

With spring training now officially concluded, the Toronto Blue Jays will soon announce which 26 players will be featured on their active roster when they open the 2026 season against the Athletics on Friday. But that announcement likely won’t arrive for another few days, as the organization is still undecided on its final few roster spots, according to newly-extended general manager Ross Atkins.

Atkins, as relayed by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, said the club intends to use this remaining time before announcing any final decisions. Likewise, manager John Schneider revealed that both Chase Lee and Spencer Miles (Rule 5 selection) will travel to Toronto, though only one will remain with the team through Opening Day.

Additionally, Davis Schneider and Leo Jiménez (out of options) are also Toronto-bound, both of whom remain in competition for the final bench spot.

On the pitching side, Schneider confirmed during Sunday’s television broadcast that Tommy Nance — who’s also out of options — was informed he made the team prior to first pitch versus the Tampa Rays, securing one of the remaining bullpen jobs. That puts him alongside closer Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers, Louis Varland, Brendon Little, Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty.

The Blue Jays are eyeing someone capable of throwing multiple innings for that final bullpen spot now that Eric Lauer — previously slated to serve as a traditional bulk-inning reliever — has returned to the starting rotation amidst the injuries to Trey Yesavage and José Berríos.

Both Miles and Lee would fit that description, as they’ve each covered more than three outs numerous times in their respective careers. However, the latter of that duo only did so once this spring — during his final Grapefruit League appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Mar. 20, tossing 1.2 innings of one-hit ball.

If Miles doesn’t claim that final bullpen spot, Toronto must either offer him back to the San Francisco Giants for half of the original acquisition cost ($100,000) or work out a trade with another team. If both those avenues don’t pan out, the 25-year-old righty can be assigned to the minors if he clears outright waivers.

Jiménez may face a similar fate, as he’ll also be subject to waivers or a trade if he doesn’t make this team. While he offers the same versatility as his counterpart in the infield, Schneider’s ability to also occupy left field could end up being the difference-maker.