The Blue Jays introduced that they’ve chosen the contract of outfielder Cam Eden. Infielder Ernie Clement has been optioned in a corresponding lively roster transfer with infielder Mason McCoy designated for task to open a 40-man spot.

Eden, 25, was a sixth-round number of the Jays again in 2019 and has been working his manner up the minor league ladder since then. He’s spent all of this 12 months in Triple-A, hitting .257/.354/.333 in 460 plate appearances. That solely quantities to a wRC+ of 81 however the Jays are seemingly serious about Eden as a speed-and-defense choice off the bench, as he has stolen 53 bases in 57 makes an attempt this 12 months. He’s lined up in any respect three outfield spots however primarily in middle subject.

On the finish of August, the Jays recalled Clement and chosen McCoy as shortstop Bo Bichette went on the injured record with a quad pressure. Bichette returned a few weeks in the past, which bumped McCoy again to the minors and Clement to the bench. With Bichette again within the lineup frequently and Santiago Espinal capable of function a backup infielder, it appears the Jays determined Clement’s spot could be higher utilized by having Eden available for his wheels.

As talked about, the 28-year-old McCoy was introduced as much as cowl for Bichette’s damage. He’s thought-about a glove-first infielder and was put into six video games by the Jays however solely was allowed one plate look, wherein he struck out. He was acquired from the Mariners in a July commerce that despatched right-hander Trent Thornton the opposite manner. In between the 2 organizations, McCoy has hit .221/.321/.372 within the minors this 12 months for a wRC+ of 69 whereas taking part in second base, third base, shortstop and even a little bit of left subject.

The Jays will place him on waivers within the coming days. He nonetheless has a full slate of choices and just some days of service time, that means he may very well be of curiosity for a membership in search of some versatile depth, although he wouldn’t be postseason eligible on any membership that places in a declare because it’s after September 1. If he clears waivers, he’ll stick to the Jays as non-roster depth however would qualify for minor league free company at season’s finish.