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Blue Jays make trade for catcher, cut ties with another player they just traded for
TL;DR
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for catcher Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers, following Alejandro Kirk's injury. To accommodate this move, they designated Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment after recently acquiring him.
Key points
- Blue Jays traded for Willie MacIver from Texas Rangers
- Alejandro Kirk is currently injured
- Tyler Fitzgerald was designated for assignment
- Fitzgerald was acquired from the Giants earlier this season
- MacIver's acquisition was for cash considerations
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The Toronto Blue Jays are taking another angle to try and figure out the catcher position with Alejandro Kirk out injured.
They made a trade with the Texas Rangers on Friday for Willie MacIver.
The deal, announced by the teams, sends MacIver to the Blue Jays for cash considerations.
To make space on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays designated Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment. Toronto had acquired Fitzgerald in a trade from the Giants earlier this season, but the DFA places him on waivers, where he can be claimed by another team.
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MacIver will report to Triple-A Buffalo, but he could be an option at some point.
The Blue Jays are currently relying on Tyler Heineman and Brandon Valenzuela to catch at the MLB level while Kirk is out.
MacIver is 29 years old and originally from Pleasant Hill, California.
The 6-foot-2 righty was originally a ninth-round pick by the Colorado Rockies in the 2018 MLB Draft out of the University of Washington.
Q&A
Why did the Blue Jays trade for Willie MacIver?
The Blue Jays traded for Willie MacIver to address the catcher position due to Alejandro Kirk's injury.
What happened to Tyler Fitzgerald after the trade?
Tyler Fitzgerald was designated for assignment, placing him on waivers after the Blue Jays acquired him earlier in the season.
What are the implications of the Blue Jays' roster changes?
The roster changes reflect the Blue Jays' strategy to strengthen their catching options while managing injuries and player availability.
