Blue Jays make disappointing roster move amid Addison Barger's return
This is a bit of a disappointment for the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays make disappointing roster move amid Addison Barger's return originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Toronto Blue Jays were faced with a tricky decision this weekend, as the team was getting back Addison Barger from the injured list.
While his return is some good news for the team, their crowded bench made for a difficult choice on which player to send down to the minor leagues. And as the Blue Jays announced Saturday, they made a disappointing roster move by sending down Yohendrick Pinango to the minors. Blue Jays make disappointing roster move amid Addison Barger news "Roster Moves: INF/OF Addison Barger reinstated from the 10-day IL and will be active today.
OF Yohendrick Pinango optioned to Triple-A," the Blue Jays announced. This is a bit of a disappointment for the Blue Jays, as Pinango has been a fun player since being called up recently, and he's been very productive at the plate as well. He has a .
423 batting average with four RBIs this season in 10 games and 26 at-bats. His . 906 OPS was more than good enough to keep the 24-year-old rookie outfielder on the big league roster.