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Blue Jays Invite Minor-League Reliever to Spring Training
Nate Garkow, a 28-year-old right-hander, will get a chance to prove himself in front of the team's pitching staff.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly invited minor-league reliever Nate Garkow to spring training after he had a strong finish to the 2025 season. Garkow, a 28-year-old right-hander, split time between High-A Vancouver and Double-A New Hampshire, struggling early on but excelling with a 1.22 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 29 appearances in Double-A.
Why it matters
The Blue Jays are looking to build on their near-miss in the 2025 World Series, and are giving internal options like Garkow a chance to prove themselves and potentially earn a spot on the major league roster.
The details
Garkow, a 28-year-old right-handed reliever, was invited to the Blue Jays' spring training camp after a solid 2025 season. He struggled early on with a 7.56 ERA in High-A Vancouver, but was promoted to Double-A New Hampshire where he excelled, posting a 1.22 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 29 appearances.
- Garkow will get a chance to prove himself in front of the Blue Jays' pitching staff during spring training in 2026.
The players
Nate Garkow
A 28-year-old right-handed reliever in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system who had a strong finish to the 2025 season in Double-A.
Toronto Blue Jays
A Major League Baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that plays in the American League East division.
What they’re saying
“Righty reliever Nate Garkow getting an invite to big-league camp with the Blue Jays,”
— Shi Davidi, Sportsnet.ca reporter (X)
What’s next
Though it's likely that Garkow will still open the 2026 season in the minor leagues, the 28-year-old will get a chance to prove himself in front of the Blue Jays' pitching staff during spring training.
The takeaway
The Blue Jays are giving internal minor league options like Nate Garkow a chance to earn a spot on the major league roster, as they look to build on their near-miss in the 2025 World Series and push for a championship in 2026.
