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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 34: Javen Coleman
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Ryley Delaney
Feb 5, 2026, 13:30 ESTUpdated: Feb 5, 2026, 13:12 EST
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Javen Coleman went from a non-drafted free agent to one of the most exciting relievers in the Toronto Blue Jays system.
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 35th-ranked prospect, you can read about Eddie Micheletti II here.
Signed as a non-drafted free agent after the 2024 draft, Coleman made his professional debut in 2025 and put up spectacular strikeout numbers.

Getting to know Javen Coleman…

Position: Relief pitcher
Throws: Left
Born: December 3rd, 2001
Acquired: Non-drafted free agent
Previous raking: 40th
Born in Sherman, Texas, Coleman began his collegiate career with the Louisiana State Tigers in 2021. Appearing in 14 games, he pitched 32.2 innings with a 5.79 ERA. The 2022 season saw Coleman pitch just six innings over three outings, then 14 innings over eight outs in 2023, as the Tigers went on to win the College World Series. The 2022 and 2023 seasons were impacted heavily by Tommy John surgery.
Instead of signing with the Dodgers, Coleman returned to LSU for the 2024 season, where he had a 5.19 ERA in 26 innings pitched over 12 outings, making seven starts. At the end of the season, he signed with the Blue Jays, but didn’t make his professional debut until 2025.
Beginning his season with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays, Coleman pitched in 20 games, owning a 4.45 ERA and 3.65 FIP in 28.1 innings pitched, with a 36.3 K% and 13.7 BB%. Once joining the High-A Vancouver Canadians, his numbers improved drastically, finishing the season with a 1.40 ERA and 1.15 FIP in 25.2 innings pitched, thanks to a 40.4 K% and 6.1 BB%.
Among pitchers with 20 or more innings pitched in the Jays system in 2025, Coleman’s 38.1 K% ranked fourth, behind Trey Yesavage, Johnny King, and Nate Garkow. Additionally, his K-BB% of 27.8% was third behind Kendry Rojas and Yesavage.
Velocity from the left-side is always a luxury, and Coleman’s fastball sits in the mid-90s and touches 97 mph. That is paired well with a changeup and slider, both are average pitches. Coleman gets plenty of whiffs, and could be a prospect who moves up the minor league ladder rapidly. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising if the 24-year-old begins the 2026 season with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Before reaching the big leagues, he’ll need to show better control, as that was his main struggle throughout college and his tenure in Single-A. Thankfully, he was throwing more strikes in High-A, which is something he’ll need to continue to do in the upper minors.
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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