The Toronto Blue Jays have made a series of roster moves ahead of their weekend series in Tampa Bay.
Catcher Josh Thole, who recently cleared release waivers, signed back with the Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The timing is critical as it comes in before the September 1st cutoff which allows Thole to maintain his playoff eligibility.
In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned second-baseman Devon Travis to the Bluefield Blue Jays. Optioning Devon Travis a procedural move that will allow him to re-join #BlueJays once Bluefield season ends — Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) September 1, 2016 This strategic transaction means that Travis will be eligible for activation tomorrow and miss no time given that the Bluefield Jays play the final game of their season tonight.