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The Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on former catcher Danny Jansen as he signs a one year contract
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The Toronto Blue Jays have missed out on their former catcher Danny Jansen as news just broke that he has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jansen was traded by the Blue Jays at the trade deadline during the 2024 season to the Boston Red Sox and despite rumors of him possibly returning to Toronto, it looks like it will not happen in 2025.
Former Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen sign with the Rays
MLB insider Jeff Passan just broke the news that former Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has signed a one year deal worth $8.5 million with the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2025 seeason.
Catcher Danny Jansen and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a one-year, $8.5 million contract that includes a mutual option for a second season, sources tell ESPN. Jansen, who has played in Toronto and Boston, remains in the AL East. On it:
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According to additional reports, Jansen had a few offer with longer terms but decided to do like his former teammate Teoscar Hernandez and bet on himself for the 2025 season in hopes of landing a larger contract next season.
Free-agent catcher Danny Jansen and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a one-year, $8.5 million contract, pending physical, according to sources familiar with the deal.
Jansen had multi-year offers, but chose to bet on himself coming off a down season, and goes to a place where he will get consistent playing time.
Jansen had multi-year offers, but chose to bet on himself coming off a down season, and goes to a place where he will get consistent playing time.
Fans were hoping to see Jansen back in Toronto as the Blue Jays are extremely short on catchers in their organization but it looks like the front office is happy with their current duo despite the fans base disagreeing.
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