The Blue Jays claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the Mets.

Toronto immediately optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo, adding organizational depth behind the plate rather than a spot on the active roster.

Ross has just one game of big-league experience so far, going 1-for-4 with a home run in his lone appearance for New York.

That's a small sample, but a home run in a single at-bat opportunity is the kind of moment that gets a player noticed.

At 26, Ross still has real developmental runway ahead of him, and a change of organization can sometimes open a clearer path to more opportunities.

Waiver claims like this one are common roster churn in September, low-cost additions that cost nothing beyond a 40-man spot.

Toronto's catching depth chart now gets another body to work with heading into the offseason and next spring.

Why depth moves like this matter behind the scenes

Claiming a player off waivers requires no trade compensation, making it one of the cheapest ways for a front office to add talent.

For the Mets, losing Ross means one less body on their own crowded catching depth chart, likely a low-priority loss given his limited MLB track record.

Toronto's front office has been active with these smaller depth moves throughout the season, alongside the bigger names added at the deadline and in free agency.

Buffalo now gives Ross a real chance to build a track record in the organization's system, away from the pressure of an active 40-man roster spot.

There's no guarantee this claim ever amounts to more than organizational depth, but every catcher added is a hedge against injuries at a position that's had its share around the league this season.

Whether Ross ever gets a real look with Toronto depends entirely on how he performs in Buffalo from here.