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Blue Jays 3-Year Veteran Backstop Elects Free Agency

Blue Jays 3-Year Veteran Backstop Elects Free Agency

Summary

René Pinto, a catcher with three years of major league experience, elected free agency after a brief two-month stint with the Toronto Blue Jays. Pinto played previously for the Tampa Bay Rays but moved between several teams before joining and then leaving the Blue Jays.

Key Facts

  • René Pinto is a catcher with three years of major league experience.
  • He was part of the Toronto Blue Jays for two months.
  • Pinto chose to become a free agent.
  • Before the Blue Jays, he was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks but didn't play in a major league game for them.
  • Pinto's main experience in the major leagues was with the Tampa Bay Rays from 2022 to 2024.
  • His batting average is .231 with an OPS of .667.
  • Pinto has been waived and designated for assignment (DFA'd) by multiple teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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