ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Manager John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 21, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays are slated to begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre in Toronto at 7:07 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Before Friday’s game, the Blue Jays will promote a 12-year professional.
Toronto Blue Jays Promoting 12-Year Professional Rudy Martin Jr. to MLB Before Baltimore Orioles Series
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 05: Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on before game two against the New York Yankees of the American League or National League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote on X: Toronto is calling up outfielder Rudy Martin Jr., who is expected to make his debut after 12 years in the minors, a source tells ESPN. Martin, 30, was taken in the 25th round of the draft — which doesn’t exist anymore — in 2014. Played indy ball, Mexican League and, now, MLB.
Toronto is calling up outfielder Rudy Martin Jr., who is expected to make his debut after 12 years in the minors, a source tells ESPN. Martin, 30, was taken in the 25th round of the draft — which doesn’t exist anymore — in 2014. Played indy ball, Mexican League and, now, MLB.
The Blue Jays claimed Martin off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on July 23.
The Blue Jays designated Martin for assignment on Aug. 7. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: A detailed view of Toronto Blue Jays hats and gloves before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Martin has slashed .253/.351/.379 with three home runs, 11 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 27 games with Buffalo this season.
Overall, the outfielder has hit .274/.394/.421 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI and 45 stolen bases across 91 games in 2026.
More About Rudy Martin Jr.
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the dugout at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 20, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Royals selected Martin with the No. 753 overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft from Lewisburg High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Martin, 3o, became a free agent after the 2021 season.
GettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI – MAY 15: An Armed Forces Day Weekend-themed Kansas City Royals hat sits in the dugout during a game between the Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on May 15, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)
Martin signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals in the 2021-22 offseason.
Washington released Martin late in the 2022 season.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MAY 05: A detail of a Washington Nationals hat is seen at Nationals Park on May 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
After being cut loose by Washington, Martin spent time playing independent ball and in the Mexican league.
He rejoined the Royals organization on a minor-league contract in 2025. The Royals traded him to the Orioles on July 18 of this year. Five days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays Right Now
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 09: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes the ball from pitcher Michael Lorenzen #55 taking him out of the game against the Athletics in the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park on September 09, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Athletics. Toronto won six of its last 10 games.
Toronto is currently just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final AL Wild Card spot with a 73-74 record. The Blue Jays have the tiebreaker over the Guardians.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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The Toronto Blue Jays are promoting a 12-year professional player ahead of their series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Toronto Blue Jays Promoting 12-Year Professional to MLB Before Orioles Series