TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired minor league right-hander Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in exchange for Dominican infielder Santiago Espinal.
McElvain, 23, went 5-5 with a 3.75 ERA in 23 games last season, including 19 starts spread across both Class-A levels.
Espinal, a four-year veteran who represented Toronto in the 2022 All-Star Game, hit .248 with two home runs and 25 RBIs in 88 games last season. This first one had a batting average of .200, no home runs, six RBIs in 13 games.
Espinal, 29, split time at second and third base, as well as shortstop. This campaign will earn $2,725,000.
By getting rid of Espinal, the Blue Jays look like they will add Ernie Clement to their roster to start the season. Clement, out of options, hit .380 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 28 games in 2023.
Source: AP
2024-03-21 07:48:12
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