The Toronto Blue Jays have made a roster move, calling up outfielder Jonathan Davis from triple-A Buffalo and optioning outfielder Jordan Luplow to the same level. The move comes as the Blue Jays look to add depth to their outfield and provide Davis with an opportunity to showcase his skills at the major league level.
Davis, 28, has spent parts of the last three seasons with the Blue Jays, appearing in 56 games and hitting .178 with two home runs and six RBI. He has been a consistent performer in the minor leagues, hitting .262 with 46 home runs and 182 RBI in 462 games.
Luplow, 27, was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season. He appeared in 13 games for Toronto, hitting .196 with one home run and four RBI. He has spent parts of five seasons in the major leagues, hitting .203 with 28 home runs and 74 RBI in 221 games.
The move to send Luplow down to triple-A is not surprising, as he has struggled at the plate since joining the Blue Jays. Davis, on the other hand, has been hitting well in triple-A, batting .333 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 16 games.
The Blue Jays are currently in third place in the American League East with a record of 18-16. They are looking to make a push for the playoffs this season and adding depth to their outfield is a key part of that strategy.
Davis will likely see playing time in left field and center field, while Luplow will have an opportunity to work on his swing and regain his form in triple-A. The move is a reminder that baseball is a business and players are constantly being evaluated based on their performance.
Overall, this roster move is a smart one for the Blue Jays as they look to improve their chances of making the playoffs this season. Davis has the potential to be a valuable contributor to the team, while Luplow will have an opportunity to work on his game and potentially earn his way back to the major leagues.
