​TORONTO, CANADA – JANUARY 6: Kazuma Okamoto (not pictured) #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays is introduced during a press conference alongside Ross Atkins, General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on January 6, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in Canada.They are coming off a 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres in California on Sunday.GettyKazuma Okamoto (not pictured) #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays is introduced during a press conference alongside Ross Atkins, General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on January 6, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEarlier this week, the Blue Jays selected Nolan Higgins in the 5th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.MLB Draft wrote (on July 12): “With their 5th-round pick (No. 164 overall), the @BlueJays select @MSUBaseball right-handed pitcher Nolan Higgins.”It’s now been announced that Higgins has signed with the Blue Jays (h/t Baseball America).@IanBloss wrote: “According to Baseball America the jays officially have deals in place with Nolan Higgins, Gable Mitchell, Jake Bennett, Joey Urban, and Bryce Chance Total underslot savings are $1,351,600″Here’s what people have said about Higgins:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement@Damon98_: “Nolan Higgins is the Blue Jays 5th round selection out of Michigan State. Pure reliever. FB: 93-96 with good cut-ride action with a mid 80s slider that generates whiff. Money saver pick due to Brick coming in well over slot.”Michigan State Baseball: “Higgy is a Blue Jay!! Nolan Higgins was selected by the Toronto @BlueJays in the 5th round, pick No. 164 of the @MLBDraft !! Congrats Nolan!!”Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Toronto Blue Jays Quietly Sign Intriguing Pitcher Before White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.