Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 23-year-old outfielder Jorge Burgos to a minor-league contract. Burgos, who was previously with the Cleveland Guardians, will start in Double-A but has not played in Triple-A, making a major league debut unlikely this year.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder Jorge Burgos to a minor-league contract.
- Jorge Burgos is 23 years old and from Venezuela.
- Burgos was previously part of the Cleveland Guardians organization.
- He played 491 games in the minor leagues for Cleveland.
- Burgos had better performance in lower minor leagues but slowed down in Double-A with a .658 OPS over two seasons.
- He will begin with the Blue Jays’ Double-A team in New Hampshire.
- The Blue Jays' outfielder roster is currently full, making a major league debut this year unlikely for Burgos.
- Burgos' performance in the minors could impact his opportunity to join the major league team in the future.
