The Blue Jays have actually gotten infielder Jonathan Villar from the Marlins, tweets Jon Heyman of MLB Network and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Villar was pulled from this afternoons video game versus the Mets at Citi Field. In return, the Marlins will get best fielder Griffin Conine from Toronto, according to Craig Mish. Considered that Conine is not part of the Jays 60-man gamer swimming pool, hes considered a gamer to be named later on in this deal, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. The move comes on the heels of the Marlins acquiring Starling Marte from the Diamondbacks as the Miami club tries to return to the playoffs for the very first time considering that their 2003 champion.
The fast Villar has a few above-average offensive seasons on his record, most just recently with a 107 wRC+ last year. Hes normally not been admired for his infield defense, however. Hell be eligible totally free company after the season, with the Jays functioning as his fifth company.
The relocation comes on the heels of the Marlins obtaining Starling Marte from the Diamondbacks as the Miami club tries to return to the playoffs for the first time since their 2003 championship.
Villar, 29, had an exceptional 2019 season for the Orioles. However with the infielder headed for an $8.2 MM wage through arbitration (of which about $1.2 MM is still owed this season), the Os saw fit to deliver him to Miami in a December trade. Due to the reduced season, Villar wound up playing just 29 video games for the Marlins. According to Craig Mish, the Marlins “felt Villar is still an incredibly skilled player however played careless sometimes, and never ever completely bought in to what they are trying to do.” According to Mish, Villar was expendable due to Isan Diazs return to the club. Diaz had actually pulled out and is waiting for approval on returning, according to Rosenthal.
Diaz had opted out and is waiting for approval on returning, according to Rosenthal.
Griffin Conine, the child of Mr. Marlin Jeff Conine, chose not to sign after the Marlins drafted him in the 31st complete of high school. He then went to Duke and was drafted by the Jays in the 2nd round, most recently playing A ball in the Midwest League. Part of the Jays operate on children of popular Major Leaguers, Conine was ranked as the clubs # 15 possibility prior to the 2019 season by Baseball America. BA applauded his plus power and arm, though Conine did serve a 50-game suspension for testing favorable for ritalinic acid. Picture courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.
Ought to Bichette return within a couple of weeks, Villar can assist out around the diamond.
Hell be qualified for totally free firm after the season, with the Jays serving as his fifth company.
Need to Bichette return within a couple of weeks, Villar can help out around the diamond.
