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Blue Jays make first spring cut in Dwight Smith Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays have reassigned 23-year-old outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. to minor league camp, marking their first cut of the spring.

After spending his 2014 season with the hi-A Dunedin Blue Jays, Smith spent last season playing with th double-A New Hampshire FisherCats.

Smith has been a well-regarded prospect with the Blue Jays for several years now since being selected in the first round, 53rd overall, in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft.

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The move should not, however, be very indicative of his standing within the organization.