Apr 1, 2021
Blue Jays DFA C McGuire, INF Valera
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire and infielder Breyvic Valera have been designated for assignment, it was announced Thursday morning.
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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire and infielder Breyvic Valera have been designated for assignment, it was announced Thursday morning.
Reese McGuire and Breyvic Valera have been DFA’d.
— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) April 1, 2021
Tim Mayza and Joe Panik now on the 40-man.#BlueJays
This means that left-hander Tim Mayza and infielder Joe Panik are now on the 40-man roster.
The 26-year-old McGuire spent three seasons with the Blue Jays, appearing in 63 games with a batting average of .243.
Valera played five games with the Jays in 2019 and appeared in 22 spring games with a slash line of .162/.205/.243.
Meanwhile, George Springer (oblique strain), Robbie Ray (elbow contusion), Nate Pearson (right adductor) and Kirby Yates (Tommy John surgery) begin the season on the 10-day.