The Toronto Blue Jays have made a surprise move, recalling left fielder Davis Schneider and pitcher Adam Macko from their minor league affiliates.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (no relation to Davis) has been shuffling his lineup in recent days, as seen in a tweet from the team's official account on July 23. The changes come ahead of the team's next homestand.
Davis Schneider, who has been hitting .298 with 5 home runs in July for the Buffalo Bisons, will be returning to the Jays' roster. His recent performance in the minors is a welcome sight, as he has shown a marked improvement in his ability to drive the ball.
In a related move, pitcher Patrick Corbin has been placed on the injured list with a left teres major strain. Corbin struggled in his last outing, allowing 7 hits and 4 earned runs in 2.1 innings pitched.
Adam Macko, who was sent down to the minors just last weekend, will also be returning to the Jays' roster. His most recent stint in the minors was marked by a poor performance.
The Jays have been making roster moves in recent weeks, but this one comes as a surprise. The team's general manager, Alex Anthopoulos, has been known to make strategic roster moves throughout the season.
Sean Keys was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. His recent performance at the plate has been lackluster, with a batting average of .167.
It remains to be seen how these moves will affect the Jays' performance on the field. The team is currently in the midst of a busy schedule, with a homestand coming up next.
Source: Yahoo Sports