Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays released pitcher Connor Cooke as they prepared for the new baseball season. Once a top prospect, Cooke struggled after Tommy John surgery, leading to his release before the season opener.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays released pitcher Connor Cooke before the new season began.
- Connor Cooke was previously ranked as a top-20 prospect for the Blue Jays by MLB Pipeline.
- Cooke struggled with a 4.55 ERA in 2024 for the Buffalo Bisons, a minor league team.
- He underwent Tommy John surgery and missed an entire season afterward.
- In 2023, Cooke struck out 80 batters in 44 1/3 innings in the minors.
- He can throw fastballs at speeds up to 98 mph.
- Cooke is 26 years old and was a 10th-round draft pick.
