Outfielder Melvin Upton didn't hit enough (.196 with the Blue Jays last season, .194 this spring) to hang on to his job. The Jays’ major weapon is the starting rotation and, for that reason, they can’t afford any first base for Kendrys Morales. In addition, Goins had no minor-league options remaining and the Jays can control him for four years as opposed to the one season left for Upton. Even counting switch-hitters in both totals, the Jays’ 12 position players include 11 right-handed bats and just five left-handed. The earliest Osuna is eligible to return is for the home opener, April 11 vs. the Brewers.

Source: thestar April 02, 2017 21:43 UTC