Tyler Fitzgerald acquired by Blue Jays for cash considerations, optioned to Triple-A Buffalo
It’s been a busy day of transactions for the Toronto Blue Jays.
A few hours after placing All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day IL, the organization announced a mid-game trade with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, acquiring veteran infielder Tyler Fitzgerald for cash considerations.
The Blue Jays then immediately optioned Fitzgerald, who’s in his final option year, to Triple-A Buffalo. The 28-year-old had been designated for assignment by the Giants earlier this week after beginning this season with their Triple-A affiliate.
OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired INF Tyler Fitzgerald from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations. He has been optioned to Triple-A.
Fitzgerald has only played three games this season, going hitless across his first 14 plate appearances with five strikeouts and only one walk. He’ll now join the Bisons’ infield, where he’ll add an extra layer of depth following the departure of Leo Jiménez, who was traded to the Miami Marlins after the out-of-options infielder failed to make the Blue Jays’ roster out of spring training.
By acquiring Fitzgerald, this trade provides the Blue Jays with an experienced utility player who can be recalled at any point if needed, as he’s already on the 40-man roster. He’ll be part of an interesting infielder group in Buffalo that also includes prospects Josh Kasevich and Josh Rivera, as well as off-season acquisition Carlos Mendoza.
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