The Blue Jays are heading down south for a massive series this weekend against the Rangers, with postseason implications aplenty. Toronto rookies certainly dressed for the occasion.
The Blue Jays’ first-year players -- including Brett Bateman, Charles McAdoo, Sean Keys, Kazuma Okamoto and Trey Yesavage -- all donned cowboy hats, plaid sleeveless shirts, cutoff jeans and cowboy boots. One fan even received a signed ear of corn.
The idea for this particular theme for the traditional rookie road trip came from 42-year-old Max Scherzer, according to Toronto veteran Myles Straw.
“He was excited to show me a couple of days ago, and I thought it would be great, especially for a couple of the guys we’ve got in the rookie class,” Straw said. “Hopefully, there are some pictures. I’m sure there will be some pictures posted and [the media] will probably like it.”
The Blue Jays' series with the Rangers begins Friday at Globe Life Field.