Blue Jays promote hot-hitting outfielder Jonatan Clase from triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Sunday morning.
22-year-old had home run, .350 batting average in 7 games with Toronto last season
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Sunday morning.
In a corresponding move, the Jays transferred right-hander Ryan Burr to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
The moves come hours ahead of the first game of a doubleheader against the Yankees in New York.
Clase had 24 hits and eight runs in 22 games for Buffalo with a batting average of .343.
The 22-year-old played seven games for the Blue Jays last season after being acquired from Seattle in July.
He had one home run, two runs batted in and a .350 batting average.
