PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mariners first baseman Jesus Montero was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Monday, ending a four-year stint with Seattle that never panned out after the once highly regarded prospect was acquired in a trade with the Yankees in 2012.
The Mariners attempted to option Montero to Triple-A Tacoma, but he was out of Minor League options and thus had to be exposed to a 48-hour waiver window, during which any of the other 29 Major League teams could add the 26-year-old to their 40-man roster.
If the Blue Jays don't keep him on their 25-man roster, he'll again be exposed to waivers.