Blue Jays Roster Change

Blue Jays Designate Outfielder Jesus Sanchez Due to Defensive Struggles

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment due to his defensive issues. Sanchez, who committed a league-high three errors, was designated for assignment before the team's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. While his bat was considered an asset given the limitations of the Jays' lineup, his presence in the outfield became a liability. Despite this, the team is currently in a tight race to claim the third and final wild card in the American League. The decision to part ways with Sanchez was a no-brainer, with manager John Schneider stating that he felt like he had failed a player if he could not consistently perform well defensively. In a corresponding move, the Jays recalled career minor-leaguer Rudy Martin Jr. from triple-A.

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