Blue Jays Add Infield Depth, Sign Corbin

0:00It's April 4th. Welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI and ready for first pitch. Toronto Blue Jays just grabbed infield depth by trading some cash to the San Francisco Giants for Tyler Fitzgerald. The Giants had designated him for assignment earlier this week, forcing them to move him quick or risk waivers. Toronto wasted no time, optioning the middle infielder straight to AAA Buffalo as backup up the middle. It's Gerald broken to the majors with the Giants back in 2023, playing just 10 games with a 219 average, 2 homers, and 5, RBI. This year he heated up big time, slashing 280 slash 334 slash 497 over nearly 100 games with 15, homers 34 RBI 19 doubles and 17 steals. But after they signed Willie Adamay's at shortstop, Fitzgerald shifted to second base and cooled off to 217 with 4 homers and 14 RBI.

1:01Still, his real value shines in versatility. He has played all four infield spots, plus 23 outfield games, and packed some pop if he gets hot. Like last year, Jays fans see him as injury insurance since the middle infield has stayed healthy so far, even as the rotation battles hurts. Meanwhile, Toronto made more moves. They put catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb and called up Brandon. Valenzuela from Buffalo. They also signed lefty patcher Corbin to a one-year deal for starting pitching help. He started building up in class A Dunedin on Saturday while Rookie, Trey Yesavage, kicked off rehab there Friday, Bujays stacking depth wherever they can to stay in the fight.