Orelvis Martinez Called Up To The Big Leagues
6 months agoThe Toronto Blue Jays recalled infield prospect Orelvis Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a right-calf strain. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will now be an option at shortstop alongside Isiah Kiner-Falefa for the Blue Jays for however long Bichette remains out. For what it's worth, Kiner-Falefa is making another start at the 6 for Toronto on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Martinez was hitting .260/.343/.523 with 16 home runs in 63 games for Buffalo before getting the call to the Show for the first time in his career. Keep in mind that Martinez hasn't actually played short in the minors this year, so most of his playing time in the short term could come at either second or third base. He should already be rostered in dynasty/keeper leagues and could be worth a pickup in single-year leagues if he sees enough playing time.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays