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Blue Jays Trim Roster, Option Valenzuela to Triple-A

3/19/2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays optioned catcher Brandon Valenzuela to Triple-A Buffalo, with two option years remaining.
Alejandro Kirk is the starting catcher, with Tyler Heineman as the backup.
The Blue Jays reassigned five players to minor-league camp, including catcher Robert Brooks.
With opening day approaching, the Blue Jays must trim at least nine more players from the 40-man roster because some may begin the season on the injured list.

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The Toronto Blue Jays optioned catcher Brandon Valenzuela to Triple-A Buffalo, with two option years remaining.
Alejandro Kirk is the starting catcher, with Tyler Heineman as the backup.
The Blue Jays reassigned five players to minor-league camp, including catcher Robert Brooks.
With opening day approaching, the Blue Jays must trim at least nine more players from the 40-man roster because some may begin the season on the injured list.