MacIver traded to Jays

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers have traded catcher Willie MacIver to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. MacIver, 29, was previously claimed by the Rangers from the A's at the end of the 2025 season.

Key points

Willie MacIver traded to the Toronto Blue Jays
Texas Rangers received cash considerations
MacIver was previously with the Oakland Athletics
He had a .186 batting average in the majors
Designated for assignment to clear roster space

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Tarik Skubal

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SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Willie MacIver #47 of the Texas Rangers throws back to the pitcher during the first inning of the spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Surprise Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Texas Rangers have traded catcher Willie MacIver to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations, the team announced yesterday. MacIver was claimed on waivers by the Rangers from the A’s at the end of the 2025 season. The 29 year old had been originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies out of the University of Washington in the 9th round of the 2018 MLB Draft — 21 picks after the Detroit Tigers selected Tarik Skubal from Seattle University. Two college players from universities in Washington being taken in the 9th round of the same draft and ultimately making the majors! Though Skubal has had a bit of a better career than MacIver… MacIver signed with the A’s after becoming a free agent following the 2024 season, and split the 2025 season between AAA and the majors, putting up a .186/.252/.324 slash line in 111 major league plate appearances. In 14 games for Round Rock this year, he has slashed .170/.333/.255. He was designated for assignment earlier this week to clear a 40 man roster spot for Peyton Gray.

Q&A

Why did the Texas Rangers trade Willie MacIver to the Blue Jays?

The Rangers traded Willie MacIver to the Blue Jays for cash considerations after designating him for assignment to clear a roster spot.

What was Willie MacIver's performance in the majors before the trade?

Before the trade, MacIver had a .186/.252/.324 slash line in 111 major league plate appearances during the 2025 season.

Which teams were involved in Willie MacIver's career before joining the Blue Jays?

Willie MacIver was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies, played for the Oakland Athletics, and was claimed by the Texas Rangers before being traded to the Blue Jays.