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17 days ago
Valenzuela has been summoned to the majors for the first time to bolster Toronto’s catching situation with starter Alejandro Kirk hitting the shelf with a fractured left thumb. It’s the first call-up for the 25-year-old backstop after coming over from the Padres in the Will Wagner trade last July. He’ll serve as veteran Tyler Heineman’s caddy while Kirk is on the injured list.
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about 1 month ago
Valenzuela was added to Toronto’s 40-man roster in the offseason after coming over from San Diego in the Will Wagner trade last July. The 25-year-old backstop figures to take over as Alejandro Kirk’s primary caddy at some point in the near future.
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6 months ago
Valenzuela, who was the return from the Padres for Will Wagner at the deadline, would have become a minor league free agent later today. The backstop hit .224/.309/.383 between the Padres’ Double-A affiliate and Buffalo last season. He might take over as Alejandro Kirk’s backup at some point, but the Jays will stick with Tyler Heineman there next season.
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9 months ago
The 24-year-old backstop had spent the entire season thus far at Double-A San Antonio where he was slashing .229/.313/.387 with 12 homers, 46 RBI and six stolen bases. He’ll add catching depth in the upper levels of the minors for the Blue Jays.