What to know about Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela with Alejandro Kirk out injured
He's got something in common with Kirk.
What to know about Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela with Alejandro Kirk out injured originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela makes his MLB debut on Easter Sunday.
It's a special opportunity for him, brought about by the injury that put Alejandro Kirk onto the IL. Valenzuela was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to join Tyler Heineman, and now he's getting a chance. Who is Brandon Valenzuela?
Valenzuela is a 25-year old catcher for the Blue Jays. He's got something in common with the regular starter Kirk: Both are from Mexico. MORE: Jo Adell robbed 3 home runs in the same game Brandon Valenzuela trade Valenzuela came to the Blue Jays from the San Diego Padres on July 31, 2025.
Toronto traded Will Wagner to the Padres in exchange for Valenzuela. He made 26 appearances for Triple-A Buffalo after the deal and hit . 207 with three home runs.