Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays have sent 25-year-old catcher Brandon Valenzuela to their minor league team, Triple-A Buffalo. This decision helps shape their team roster for the opening day of the Major League Baseball season. Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman are expected to be the primary catchers for the team.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays have moved catcher Brandon Valenzuela to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Valenzuela was acquired from the San Diego Padres in a trade last July.
- He was added to the Blue Jays' 40-man roster in November last year.
- Alejandro Kirk is set to be the main catcher; he was an All-Star last season.
- Tyler Heineman will likely be the backup catcher.
- The team reassigned five other players to the minor leagues.
- The Blue Jays need to finalize their roster before the season starts next week.
- The team might release more players to meet the roster requirements.
