The Toronto Blue Jays traded for infielder Lenyn Sosa, who hit 22 home runs last season, in exchange for minor league outfielder Jordan Rich and additional considerations. This move comes as the Blue Jays deal with injuries while tied for last place in the American League East.
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lenyn Sosa
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The Boston Red Sox are tied with the Toronto Blue Jays for last in the American League East entering play on Monday, and the Blue Jays made a trade to help deal with some of their injuries.
On Monday, the Blue Jays acquired Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league outfielder Jordan RichĀ and a player to be named later or cash considerations. They also moved Shane Bieber to the 60-day injured list to make room on the roster.
The Blue Jays and Red Sox are both 6-9, and the Blue Jays' injuries are piling up. Anthony Santander, Alejandro Kirk, George Springer and Addison Barger are all dealing with injuries, and the Blue Jays' offense is struggling. Sosa had a career year last season for the White Sox, hitting 22 home runs and posting a .727 OPS.
This season, Sosa is hitting just .212 through 12 games. He is not off to a strong start, but he is a versatile defender who has the potential to be a solid addition. His 22 home runs were a new career high, with his previous high being eight.
Sosa can play second base, third base and first base. He gives the Blue Jays a right-handed bat to help in the infield while they try to stay afloat in the AL East race. They will get their stars back at some point in the season, but they need to be in a position to actually make a postseason push.
The Blue Jays spent big in the offseason, coming off a World Series berth. Now, they have to find a way to overcome injuries early in the season, and trading for Sosa is an attempt to do just that.
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The Blue Jays traded minor league outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations to acquire Lenyn Sosa.
The Blue Jays traded for Lenyn Sosa to address injuries on their roster as they are currently tied for last in the American League East.
Lenyn Sosa hit 22 home runs last season.
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