Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays released 28-year-old first baseman Juan Yepez as the season approaches. Yepez, who had signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays, struggled to make an impact during spring training and did not appear in any major league games last year.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays let go of Juan Yepez, a first baseman, before the start of the season.
- Yepez previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals.
- He joined the Blue Jays on a minor-league contract but did not perform well in spring training.
- Last year, Yepez did not play in any major league games.
- In 2022, he showed potential with 12 home runs in 76 major league games.
- Yepez became a free agent after leaving the Nationals and signed with the Blue Jays in February.
- The Blue Jays have strong competition for Yepez’s position, especially with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as their first baseman.
