When the Blue Jays entered the 2017 offseason, they knew their top priority was to add some depth to their middle infield. A year later, they’re likely ridding themselves of both players that were brought in to help for the 2018 season.
Yangervis Solarte is expected to be non-tendered eventually, but the decision has already been made on Aledmys Diaz, who was traded to the Houston Astros on Saturday in exchange for RHP Trent Thornton. The move was made possible because the Blue Jays’ infield situation has drastically improved from a year ago, even if Troy Tulowitzki hasn’t played in a single game since.