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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 18: Jake Bloss
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Ryley Delaney
Feb 21, 2026, 07:00 ESTUpdated: Feb 19, 2026, 19:13 EST
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One of the biggest questions regarding the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitching depth is whether Jake Bloss will be ready early in the season.
This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February. As always, I’ll look at the player’s stats, what other publications have to say, as well as my own observations of the players. If you missed the 19th-ranked prospect, you can read about Tim Piasentin here.

Getting to know Jake Bloss…

Position: Starting pitcher
Throws: Right
Born: June 23rd, 2001
Acquired: Trade with Houston Astros
Previous ranking: 19th
Bloss spent four seasons in college ball, his first three with Lafayette, before transferring to Georgetown for the 2023 season. After posting a 2.58 ERA and 2.68 FIP in 76.2 innings pitched, the Houston Astros drafted the senior with their third-round pick in the 2023 draft.
Shortly after the draft, Bloss made his professional debut, starting two games with the Astros’ Arizona Complex League team and appearing in five games with their Single-A team. He pitched to the tune of a 2.89 ERA and 3.36 FIP in 18.2 innings pitched.
Bloss had a terrific 2024 season, beginning the season with the Astros’ High-A team. In his High-A tenure, the right-handed pitcher had a 2.08 ERA and 2.81 FIP in 17.1 innings pitched, with a 36.8 K% and 11.8 BB%. In Double-A, Bloss had a 1.61 ERA and 3.30 FIP in eight starts, pitching a total of 44.2 innings pitched. He made a start with the Astros’ Triple-A team, before being called up to the big leagues.
The Astros called up Bloss out of necessity, rather than the right-handed pitcher being ready, as their starting rotation was ravaged due to injuries. In three big league starts, Bloss had a 6.94 ERA and 7.62 FIP in 11.2 innings pitched. Before the 2024 trade deadline, he was packaged with Will Wagner and Joey Loperfido to the Blue Jays in exchange for Yusei Kikuchi.
Placed in Triple-A to begin his career with the lone team north of the border, Bloss didn’t allow a run in his first three games, before giving up eight earned runs in his fourth start. That was followed by another scoreless outing, before a second tough start and two mediocre starts. With the Buffalo Bisons, Bloss had a 6.91 ERA and 5.87 FIP in 27.1 innings pitched.
The 6’3” righty was seen as a starting depth option for the Jays entering the 2025 season, but he suffered a UCL injury after just six starts, needing season-ending Tommy John surgery. Overall, he had a 6.46 ERA and 4.76 FIP in 23.2 innings pitched.
Bloss ranks as Fangraphs’ third-best Blue Jays prospect, as their report sees a middle-of-the-rotation starter. He features a mid-90s fastball with ride, as well as two strong breaking balls and solid command. However, it all depends on how Bloss does once returning from Tommy John surgery. It’ll be at some point this season, but when is yet to be determined.
Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for Blue Jays Nation, Oilersnation, and FlamesNation. She can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.

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