Valenzuela's New Swing Sparks Jays

0:00On April 30, Toronto Blue J is still missing their top catcher, Alejandro Kirk, with that nagging injury, so backups, Tyler Heineman, and Brandon. Valensweiler are stepping up behind the plate. These guys aren't power threats at the bath though, batting low in the line at most nights. Valensweiler just switched up his swing mid-season, ditching the big leg kick for a tiny foot tap instead. Early results? He crushed a home run on Wednesday night. First sign this tweak might stick. Manager John Schneider likes it. Says the simpler move, lets Valensweiler track pitches cleaner without all the extra motion messing him up. Changing swings during the season grind is risky. No time for full practice reps like in spring training. But that homer has the clubhouse buzzing. Could spark something bigger for the kid. It Valensweiler keeps connecting like this. It eases the pain of Kirk's absence and gives the J's a fresh weapon low in the order. That wraps Toronto Blue J's news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.