The Toronto Blue Jays will activate catcher Danny Jansen from the injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, reliever Brad Hand was designated for assignment. Pitcher Trent Thornton was also optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

Jansen, 26, has been on the injured list since July 23 with strained right hamstring. In 49 games this season, he has five home runs and 10 RBI with a .176 batting average. 

Hand  31, was acquired by the Blue Jays at the trade deadline from the Washington Nationals. In 11 appearances with the Blue Jays, the veteran lefty posted a 7.55 ERA with five strikeouts over 8.2 innings.