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Unfortunate update announced former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen
The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and it looks like former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen is done with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Rays were having a decent season in the first half of 2025 but things have since fallen apart which is why they will likely be sellers at the trade deadline meaning they will be trading the majority of their players on expiring deals.
The Rays seem to be done with former Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen
Jansen signed a one year prove it deal with Tampa Bay last off-season and things have unfortunately not gone according to plan with the Rays as they will likely not re-sign him which means he will be dealt at the deadline.
So far this season Jansen has been decent as he currently has 11 homeruns, 29 RBIs with a .204 batting average and .314 on base percentage which is why he could be interesting to multiple teams looking for catcher depth before the playoffs.
Hadn't thought about him much given the Rays weren't seen as sellers until this week, but Danny Jansen would be a nice catching upgrade for the Padres.
Some concern he's benefiting from the Rays ST stadium (.630 OPS on road) but a good defensive catcher who has solid power.
Some concern he's benefiting from the Rays ST stadium (.630 OPS on road) but a good defensive catcher who has solid power.
There has even been suggestions that the Blue Jays should look at bringing Jansen back for the last stretch of the season since Alejandro Kirk is out right now but that seems quite unlikely.
Should be thinking Danny Jansen..... Hitting lefties amazing, catcher depth and coming home. May be perfect bench option
When Jansen signed a one year deal in Tampa, he stated that he was hoping to prove that 2024 was just a down year and that he would be able to bounce back, hoping to land a long term extension with the Rays but that does not look like it will happen.
As the trade deadline is only two days away, there is a good chance that Jansen is traded between now and Wednesday.
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