Blue Jays Swap Sanchez for Martin Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment, according to reporting from Sportsnet. To fill the resulting vacancy on the roster, the club has called up Rudy Martin Jr.

Speaking with Sportsnet on September 11, 2026, Blue Jays manager John Schneider described the decision to move on from Sanchez as "always tough." During the interview, Schneider addressed whether Sanchez could have taken specific steps to secure his position on the team before the move was finalized.