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A no-brainer roll of the dice opportunity for the Blue Jays when it comes to catching depth


Published on 2025-01-06 08:05:34 - MSN
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  • While we wait for the Blue Jays to make their first real move of the winter to improve their offence (Andr
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The article discusses the Toronto Blue Jays' strategy regarding their catching depth, particularly focusing on the potential of bringing back former catcher Alejandro Kirk. Kirk, who was traded to the San Diego Padres, has struggled this season with a batting average of .211 and an OPS of .597. Despite his current performance, the Blue Jays see an opportunity to bolster their catching position, which has been a point of concern with Danny Jansen's injury history and the inconsistent performance of other catchers like Brian Serven and Tyler Heineman. The article suggests that reacquiring Kirk could be a low-risk, high-reward move for the Blue Jays, given his past success with the team where he was an All-Star in 2022. The piece also mentions the Blue Jays' interest in other catchers like Elias Diaz, indicating a broader strategy to strengthen their catching depth.

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