Blue Jays promote outfielder Will Robertson after dominant Triple-A stretch, filling injury gap and adding power to outfield depth.
Sometimes, a call to the big leagues isn’t a coronation—it’s a reward for persistence. For Will Robertson, it’s both.
Robertson, the 27-year-old outfielder from Toronto’s 2019 draft class, is getting his first shot in the major leagues. The news broke Monday, confirming his promotion from Triple-A Buffalo to the Toronto Blue Jays after years of grinding through the minor league ranks. It’s a long-awaited debut for a player who, for most of his career, existed outside the spotlight.
He wasn’t on top prospect lists. He wasn’t penciled into the Blue Jays’ long-term plans. But now, amid a wave of injuries and after a thunderous start to his 2025 campaign, Robertson’s bat simply refused to be ignored. And so, a player once overlooked becomes a necessity—a reminder that in baseball, opportunity often arrives in the form of resilience.
A Minor League Journey Marked by Grit
Robertson’s early years were unremarkable on paper. After debuting in 2019, his career was paused by the 2020 pandemic and struggled to ignite upon return. His first full seasons in High-A and Double-A were pedestrian: average numbers, high strikeouts, and just enough power to remain intriguing, but never enough to demand attention.
But in 2023, something shifted. Back at Double-A for a second try, Robertson raised his walk rate, found more barrels, and launched 19 homers. His patience at the plate and renewed power earned him a late-season promotion to Triple-A Buffalo. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was a start.
Even then, 2024 brought more growing pains. The jump in competition triggered a surge in strikeouts, and his slash line flattened. To the outside world, his rise looked stalled again. But quietly, the foundation was being laid. Robertson wasn’t just swinging—he was learning.
BREAKING: @BlueJays prospect and Fatima graduate Will Robertson is being called up to the major leagues.
Robertson hit .288 with 12 home runs and 35 RBI in Triple-A this season.
Robertson could make his MLB debut as soon as tomorrow in St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/avMqcmzIFc
— Trevor Hahn (@TrevHahn3) June 11, 2025
A 2025 Surge That Couldn’t Be Ignored
This season, Robertson didn’t just knock on the door—he kicked it open. Through 51 games at Buffalo, he’s hit .288/.410/.582 with 12 home runs and a 17% walk rate. His strikeouts? Down to a manageable 23.9%, his best mark since his rookie year in Low-A.
His 159 wRC+ ranks fourth in the International League, and perhaps more tellingly, he’s done it without fanfare or hype. There are no prospect labels attached. No glossy rankings. Just numbers that scream one thing: readiness.
Heres Will Robertson homering of Paul Skenespic.twitter.com/2UtTn7eFWt https://t.co/cTelpgvFRV
— Griff (@Jram2TBJ) June 11, 2025
In a time when the Blue Jays’ outfield has been hit by injuries to both Daulton Varsho and Anthony Santander, Robertson’s timing is perfect. The lineup needs power, it needs patience, and it needs a spark. Robertson brings all three.
The Moment Finally Arrives
There are call-ups built on buzz, and then there are the ones like this. Quietly earned. Patiently awaited. Fully deserved.
Will Robertson is unlikely to step into the middle of the Blue Jays lineup and rewrite the season overnight. But in baseball, especially in June, sometimes it’s about the right player at the right time. And for Toronto, this might be it.
Whether Robertson’s stay lasts a week or a season depends on performance, sure—but also health and need. But whatever comes next, this is his moment. His name on a major league lineup card. His shot.
And for a player who has spent six years waiting in the wings, that’s a story worth telling.
