The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing their roster for the upcoming season, with players like Santiago Espinal and Eduardo Escobar facing decisions. Eduardo Escobar has been granted his release from the team after not making the opening day roster. The team is making moves to clear spots on the 40-man roster for potential additions like Brian Serven, Ernie Clement, and Daniel Vogelbach/Joey Votto. The release of Eduardo Escobar and the trade of Santiago Espinal are shaping the Blue Jays' roster picture.
Eduardo Escobar has been granted his outright release by the Blue Jays and is now a free agent. The team informed him that he would not be making the Opening Day roster. https://t.co/rlnUsAUb88
The Blue Jays granted Eduardo Escobar his release from a minor-league contract. He was told earlier in the day that he wasn’t going to make the team, manager John Schneider said.
#Bluejays roster picture gets clearer with the release of Eduardo Escobar today, following the trade of Santiago Espinal on Weds. Happy Birthday, Ernie Clement!
Eduardo Escobar has been granted his outright release by the Blue Jays. Club informed him today he wouldn’t be making its opening day roster.
The Espinal move also clears a 40-man spot for #BlueJays, who will need one within the week to select a backup catcher like Brian Serven. If Vogelbach or Votto is on the team, they'll need a second spot. No obvious 60-day IL candidates, so someone's likely getting DFA or traded.
Lots of moving pieces with #BlueJays' bench, of course, but this bodes very well for the out-of-options Ernie Clement. One possible bench setup: Brian Serven, C (eventually Danny Jansen) Ernie Clement, Util Daniel Vogelbach/Joey Votto, LH bat Davis Schneider, RH bat
Terrific insight here on the final composition of the Jays roster. Santiago Espinal on the bubble? https://t.co/XkUiyozrqM