Fitzgerald's Glove Work in Triple-A, Jays' Plan Unclear

0:00On April 18th, Toronto Blue Jays made a move earlier this month, trading for infielder Phil Fitzgerald from the San Francisco Giants to bolster there, utility spots. But instead of suiting up in the majors, he's suiting up for AAA Buffalo, flashing that smooth glove work in Rochester on Friday 9th. Fitzgerald had some solid MLB moments with the Giants before, though his spring training this year fell flat, making him available. The Jays grabbed him quick, but right after the deal, he sat on the bench, then got optioned down without a single big league ad bat. Fans and analysts are scratching their heads over this one, especially since the Jays traded for Lynn and Sosa from the White Sox just a week later, and kept them in Toronto. Why Snack Fitzgerald if you're flipping to another infielder so fast, is left everyone wondering about the original plan. Down in Buffalo, the bison love his defense, he turns grounders into easy outs, with that effortless style that screams Major League ready. His bass the question mark though, he needs to heat up to earn a promotion back.

1:04Word is, he's just starting to get those swings going, so keep an eye on his stats. That glove alone might force the Jays' hands sooner than later. That's your update from Toronto Blue Jays News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.