The Blue Jays were forced to make a decision on the oft-injured outfielder following the completion of Dalton Pompey‘s 20-day rehab assignment. Pompey was rehabbing from a concussion he suffered in the clubhouse during spring training.
The designation of Pompey is somewhat puzzling seeing the brain trust could have opted to designate Billy McKinney who still has options remaining. This would have afforded the Jays the opportunity to keep Pompey in the fold for the remainder of the season as the team continues to rebuild. McKinney could have been recalled after the trade deadline once another roster spot became vacant.