Top-30 prospects Charles McAdoo and Carson Messina earned minor-league player of the week honors, according to franchise announcements on Monday, highlighting recent organizational development across the upper and lower minor leagues. According to club reports, McAdoo claimed International League weekly recognition at the triple-A level, while Messina secured Florida State League pitching honors for single-A Dunedin.
Charles McAdoo’s Triple-A Surge with the Buffalo Bisons
According to team data, Charles McAdoo captured the triple-A International League player of the week award after recording 13 hits across 28 plate appearances. The 24-year-old infielder launched four home runs during that stretch, continuing a productive season spent primarily with the Buffalo Bisons.
According to MLB statistics, McAdoo entered the major leagues earlier this year, making his MLB debut back in May. The No. 12 prospect in Toronto’s system appeared in eight games with the Blue Jays, collecting four hits, three RBIs, and two runs alongside one home run across 25 at-bats, resulting in a .160 batting average.
Back at the triple-A level, according to Buffalo Bisons records, McAdoo maintains a .269/.366/.465 slash line. Through 331 at-bats over 89 games, he has accumulated 16 home runs and 57 RBIs.
Did you know? Charles McAdoo joined the Blue Jays organization in 2024 after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, according to franchise transaction logs.
Carson Messina Dominates for Single-A Dunedin
According to minor league reports, right-handed pitcher Carson Messina earned Florida State League pitcher of the week honors after tossing five no-hit innings for single-A Dunedin last Friday. The 20-year-old right-hander struck out four batters and walked three during the outing.
Ranked as the No. 27 prospect in the Blue Jays system, Messina has divided his 2026 campaign between the rookie-level FCL Blue Jays and single-A Dunedin, according to player development logs. In the Florida Complex League, he posted a 1.69 ERA across five appearances, including four starts.
Following his promotion to single-A, Messina holds a 3.26 ERA through 10 starts. According to Dunedin team statistics, he has surrendered 18 hits while recording 33 strikeouts and 19 walks over 30.1 innings at the single-A level.
The Blue Jays originally selected Messina in the 12th round of the 2024 amateur draft, according to draft records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of the minors does Charles McAdoo play in?
According to organizational rosters, Charles McAdoo has spent the majority of the season with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons, though he also appeared in eight games with the Toronto Blue Jays.
How was Carson Messina acquired by the Blue Jays?
According to draft records, the Blue Jays selected Carson Messina in the 12th round of the 2024 amateur draft.
What were Carson Messina’s stats during his no-hit outing?
According to single-A Dunedin reports, Messina pitched five no-hit innings, allowing three walks while striking out four batters.
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