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Blue Jays Sign Outfielder Rhylan Thomas to Minor-League Deal After Varsho Injury
Toronto added 26-year-old Rhylan Thomas on Monday following Daulton Varsho’s exit from a game with left wrist discomfort. Thomas reported to the team’s Florida complex and is expected to play at Triple-A Buffalo.
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The Toronto Blue Jays signed 26-year-old outfielder Rhylan Thomas to a minor-league contract on Monday. Thomas reported to the Blue Jays’ complex in Florida earlier this week and is expected to settle at Triple-A Buffalo. Thomas previously played at Triple-A for the Mariners and Astros this season after Houston claimed him off waivers from Seattle in early May.
307 with two home runs and six steals in 184 plate appearances across the Mariners’ and Astros’ Triple-A affiliates. Thomas had been part of both organizations’ 40-man rosters earlier this season. Thomas appeared in three games for the Seattle Mariners last May, going 1-for-8 with a double.
CBS Sports reported the signing and noted that Thomas could serve as a reserve if Toronto’s outfield injuries continue. Daulton Varsho left Friday’s game against the Orioles early due to left wrist discomfort. com’s Keegan Matheson reported.
Varsho is the Blue Jays’ center-fielder. Addison Barger and Anthony Santander dealt with setbacks this season. Jesus Sanchez and Yohendrick Pinango were slotted into the outfield while Barger and Santander were injured.
The Blue Jays have spent much of this season searching for answers in the outfield after offseason changes to the pitching staff and infield. Forbes reported that Thomas is unlikely to factor into the major-league roster immediately but could provide depth if additional injuries occur.
