MLB Trade Rumors

The Blue Jays have sent right-hander Paolo Espino outright to Triple-A Buffalo, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago when the club claimed righty Dillon Tate off waivers. Espino has the right to elect free agency but it’s not yet clear if he’s chosen to do so. Espino, 37, signed a minor league deal with the Jays … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Outright Paolo Espino

The Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Emmanuel Ramírez off waivers from the Marlins, per announcements from both clubs. The Fish had designated him for assignment earlier this week. The Jays announced that Ramírez has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo and that fellow righty José Cuas has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Ramírez, 30, made his big … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Emmanuel Ramírez, Designate José Cuas

The Blue Jays announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed right-hander Dillon Tate off waivers from the Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A. Right-hander Paolo Espino was designated for assignment to make room for Tate on the 40-man roster. Tate, 30, was taken by the Rangers as the fourth overall pick in the 2015 draft and was a part of two blockbuster trades before he made … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Dillon Tate

Joey Votto, who had been on a minor league contract with the Blue Jays, announced on Instagram that he has retired. The 2010 NL MVP didn’t get to the majors with his hometown team but played an illustrious 17-year career with the Reds. Votto provided a lengthy statement alongside a brief video of him departing Sahlen Field, home of the Jays’ Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Votto … [Read more...] about Joey Votto Announces Retirement

The Blue Jays are playing out the stretch on a rough season. Toronto is well below .500 and seems headed for a last place finish, a very disappointing outcome for a team coming off consecutive playoff berths that believed they were squarely in the midst of their contention window. Toronto had little choice but to sell at the deadline once it became clear they weren’t going to … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Notes: Bassitt, Guerrero, Bichette