The Toronto Blue Jays reinstate Alek Manoah and DFA outfielder
The Toronto Blue Jays just announce some surprising roster moves as Alek Manoah has been reinstated on the 40 man roster which has led to Orelvis Martinez being DFA'd.
Martinez has been having a very tough time in Triple-A this season and many were wondering if the Blue Jays would end up keeping him past the season but it looks like things ended even sooner.
Blue Jays reinstate Alek Manoah and DFA Orelvis Martinez
The Blue Jays announced some surprising roster moves this evening as they have decided to reinstate Manoah on the 40 man roster and option him to the Bisons where he is currently playing.
They consequently announced that Martinez has been designated for assignment to make room for this move.
ROSTER MOVES:
RHP Alek Manoah reinstated from 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A
INF Orelvis Martinez designated for assignment
RHP Alek Manoah reinstated from 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A
INF Orelvis Martinez designated for assignment
#BlueJays have formally activated Alek Manoah off the 60-day IL and optioned him to AAA.
Orelvis Martinez, the one-time top-end prospect, has been DFA'd.
Orelvis Martinez, the one-time top-end prospect, has been DFA'd.
Fans were shocked to find out that Martinez has been DFA'd as just last season he was one of their highest ranked prospects.
There is a good chance that Martinez will end up getting claimed off waivers which means the Blue Jays will be losing him for nothing in return.
The Blue Jays were forced to reinstated Manoah even though he might not be ready to return to the Blue Jays lineup since he ran out of days on IL.
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