LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on before game five of the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays began a three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday night.
The Athletics won the series opener 6-5 on Monday. Game 2 is slated to begin at 9:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
During the Athletics series, the Blue Jays announced they released three players from their organization on Monday.
Toronto Blue Jays Release 3 Players From Organization During Athletics Series
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 25: Mark Shapiro, President and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, looks on before game two of the 2025 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Center on October 25, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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)
The Blue Jays signed Mendoza to a minor-league deal this past offseason.
Mendoza, 26, slashed .240/.377/.350 with seven home runs and 42 RBI over 107 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season.
Since making his minor-league debut in 2018, Mendoza has hit .272/.408/.367 with 23 home runs and 221 RBI.
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 Blue Jays signed Mungia to a minor-league contract over the winter.
Mungia, 27, has hit a strong .324/.414/.412 with three home runs and 30 RBI over 82 games in the minors this season.
Since making his minor-league debut in 2016, Mungia has slashed .291/.360/.404 with 33 home runs and 294 RBI.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 30: A detailed view of the glove of Nasim Nuñez #26 of the Washington Nationals prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays signed Marozas to a minor-league contract on June 27, 2025.
Marozas, 27, posted a 4.69 ERA with 77 strikeouts over 63 1/3 innings in the minors this season.
Last year, Marozas recorded a 2.12 ERA over 17 innings in the minors.
Toronto Blue Jays Right Now
GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 05: Kazuma Okamoto #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 after defeating the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays have won seven of their last 10 games. Before losing to the Athletics on Monday, Toronto won two of three games against the Kansas City Royals.
The Blue Jays are currently one game back of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American league Wild Card spit with a 72-73 record. The Blue Jays hold the tiebreaker over the Guardians.
GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 4: Nathan Lukes of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated after scoring against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 4, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images)
Toronto will wrap up its series in Sacramento on Wednesday afternoon.
After the Athletics series, the Blue Jays will begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre on Friday night.
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 announced the release of three players from the organization amid their series with the Athletics.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 3 Players Amid Athletics Series