Blue Jays Move Sánchez Ahead of Orioles Series | Toronto Blue Jays News

0:00On September 11th, so the Toronto Blue Jays are gearing up for a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles kicking off Friday night at the Rogers. Center, but before they even step on the field, the team made a significant roster move, designating outfielder Jesu Sanchez for assignment. He's been in the league for seven years, and this decision comes right before this crucial series. Sanchez was acquired by the Blue Jays back in February from the Houston Astros. During his time in Toronto, he put up some decent numbers, hitting two-sixies with eight homers, and 35 runs batted in over 99 games. Before that, he spent six seasons with the Miami Marlins where he showed more power and a brief stint with the Astros. This move means outfielder Rudy Martin, Jr. is now taking Sanchez's spot on the active 26-man roster. It's always tough to see a player with that much experience move on, especially when it happens so suddenly. The blue jays are coming off a tough series lost to the athletics, but they've been playing

1:06better lately, winning six of their last ten. They're still in the hunt for a playout spot, sitting just one game back from the final wild car position. With the tiebreaker over the Guardians, every game from here on out is massive. This decision to move Sanchez signals the team is focused on making a push for the postseason. They're clearly making adjustments to optimize their lineup and roster as the season winds down and the pressure mounts. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out for both Sanchez and the blue jays as they battle for a playoff birth. Stay locked in with Toronto Blue Jays News today, AI-powered updates.