On Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will continue their series with the Athletics in California.
The Blue Jays are coming off a 6-5 loss on Monday.
Blue Jays Gave Up On All-Star
With the season nearly over, it’s worth pointing out that a former Blue Jays player is having a big year for the Miami Marlins.
Otto Lopez (who made the 2026 All-Star Game) came into Tuesday night batting .301 with 170 hits, 10 home runs, 63 RBIs, 84 runs and 30 stolen bases.
The Marlins wrote (on July 9): “Otto Lopez has more hits before the All-Star break than any Marlin ever.”
How Did Lopez End Up In Miami?
Lopez spent the first two seasons of his career with the Blue Jays (2021-22).
In that span, he appeared in nine games.
The Blue Jays designated him for assignment.
MLB.com wrote (on February 9, 2024): “Toronto Blue Jays designated SS Otto Lopez for assignment.”
He was then traded to the San Francisco Giants.
MLB.com wrote (on February 13, 2024): “Toronto Blue Jays traded SS Otto Lopez to San Francisco Giants for cash.”
After the Giants designated Lopez for assignment, he was claimed by the Marlins in 2024.
He is in the middle of his third season with the franchise.
The Marlins wrote via X (on April 4, 2024): “The Miami Marlins today claimed INF Otto López off waivers from San Francisco and transferred RHP Eury Pérez to the 60-day IL.”
The Marlins clearly made an incredible addition to stick with Lopez.
Looking At The Marlins And Blue Jays
The Marlins are currently the third-place team in the National League East with a 72-74 record in 146 games.
They have lost six out of their last ten games.
On the other side, the Blue Jays are the fourth-place team in the American League East with a 72-73 record in 145 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games.
Toronto Blue Jays Gave Up On Player That Became An All-Star