The Blue Jays announced this afternoon that right-hander Mitch White went unclaimed on waivers. Since this is his first career outright and he has less than three years of major league service, White has to stick in the organization at Triple-A Buffalo. Toronto acquired White from the Dodgers at last summer’s trade deadline. That deal looks quite regrettable in hindsight, as … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Outright Mitch White
Blue Jays Expected To Select Davis Schneider
The Blue Jays plan to promote Davis Schneider before tomorrow’s game in Boston, as first reported by Johnny Giunta (Twitter link). Toronto will need to create a vacancy on the 40-man roster to select his contract. Schneider, 24, has spent six seasons in the minors. The Jays selected him in the 28th round of the 2017 draft out of a New Jersey high school. Schneider moved slowly … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Expected To Select Davis Schneider
Twins Claim Jordan Luplow
The Twins have claimed outfielder Jordan Luplow off waivers from the Blue Jays, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Toronto designated Luplow for assignment prior to the trade deadline. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Twins moved Brock Stewart from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list. Luplow adds some balance to a lefty-heavy Minnesota outfield. A right-handed hitter, … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Jordan Luplow
Blue Jays Designate Thomas Hatch For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves this morning. The club has selected the contract of infielder Davis Schneider from Triple-A, optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A, reinstated right-hander Jay Jackson from the family emergency list, and designated right-hander Thomas Hatch for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster stands at 40. Hatch, 28, came over from … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Thomas Hatch For Assignment
Blue Jays Sign Rowan Wick To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays signed reliever Rowan Wick to a minor league contract. He made his organizational debut with Triple-A Buffalo this evening. Wick’s transaction log at MLB.com indicated he’d agreed to a minor league deal with the Braves last week. He was released three days later without making an appearance. That quick turnaround led to a shot with Toronto. The … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Rowan Wick To Minor League Deal