On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Blue Jays are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
UPDATE: The Blue Jays won 5-4.
Blue Jays Cut 30-Year-Old Before Phillies
Ahead of their series with the Phillies, the Blue Jays announced a handful of roster moves.
One of those moves was to designate Rudy Martin Jr. for assignment.
The Blue Jays wrote (via X): “ROSTER MOVES: 🔹 OF Brett Bateman selected to the Major League roster and will be active tonight 🔹 INF Luis Urías (right quad strain) placed on the 10-day IL 🔹 OF Rudy Martin Jr. designated for assignment Welcome to The Show, Brett!”
🔹 OF Brett Bateman selected to the Major League roster and will be active tonight
🔹 INF Luis Urías (right quad strain) placed on the 10-day IL
🔹 OF Rudy Martin Jr. designated for assignment
Welcome to The Show, Brett!
Martin Jr. did not appear in a game for the Blue Jays.
He had been with their Triple-A affiliate.
The 30-year-old was picked in the 25th round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
Social Media Reacts To Roster Moves
Here’s what people were saying about the roster moves:
Shi Davidi: “Outfielder Brett Bateman, part of the return from the Cubs for Kevin Gausman, is joining the Blue Jays in Philadelphia, team says. Luis Urias, who left yesterday’s game with a quad injury, hits the IL with a strain. Rudy Martin Jr. designated for assignment to make room on 40.”
@StevenSansone24: “I know I don’t follow the Jays farm system super closely, but I don’t think I’ve heard about Rudy Martin Jr. a day in my life.”
@_kevinagustin: “Welcome to the big leagues, Brett Bateman!!”
@vlnzla59: “BATEMAN ALREADY HERE? HYPEE”
Looking At The Blue Jays Right Now
The Blue Jays are currently at the bottom of the American League East with a 54-62 record in 116 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 26-31 in 57 games on the road).
Toronto Blue Jays Cut 30-Year-Old Player Before Phillies Series