Blue Jays recall C Valenzuela from Triple-A
Blue Jays recalled C Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on Brandon Valenzuela with the Toronto Blue Jays:
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Valenzuela was recalled to join the Blue Jays in early April 2026 to back up catcher Tyler Heineman while Alejandro Kirk was sidelined with a thumb injury. He joined the big club after starting the season in Buffalo, and was expected to share catching duties during Kirk’s absence. [Source: CBS Sports report on promotion and roster move][1]
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Reports through early April indicated he could be the backup option for the short term, with a potential Saturday call-up depending on Kirk’s status, and he was noted for his defensive work and minor-league hitting line prior to the call-up. [Source: CBS Sports piece on potential call-up][4]
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In spring and roster activity notes, Valenzuela had been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo at one point but was recalled soon after, signaling the Jays’ plan to use him as depth behind the plate during injuries. [Source: Blue Jays Nation roster moves article][3]
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Early-season reports also highlighted his performance in the minors (hitting around .200 with some power and solid on-base work) and his status as a switch-hitter with upside as a catcher in the Jays’ system. [Source: Yardbarker and related coverage][2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent game-by-game updates for Valenzuela’s status (active roster, injuries, or call-ups) and summarize how he’s been used so far this season.