Blue Jays acquire catcher Juan Graterol from Angels

March 31, 2021 - 7:15pm

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr., right, hits a home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Juan Graterol, left, looks on in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Boston. (Steven Senne/AP)

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired catcher Juan Graterol from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for cash considerations.

Graterol will report to the club’s alternate training site, according to Sportsnet’ Shi Davidi.

#BlueJays add some veteran protection at catcher by acquiring Juan Graterol from the #Angels for cash. In 2017, the teams made this trade in reverse, with Graterol going from Toronto to Anaheim. He’ll report to alternate site.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) March 31, 2021

The Blue Jays claimed Graterol off waivers from the Angels in January of 2017, but was later traded from the Blue Jays back to the Angels in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. In nine spring training games, Graterol slashed .300/.300/.400 with two RBIs.

The addition of Graterol is a strong backup for Danny Jansen or Alejandro Kirk, but also provides some insurance if they lose Reese McGuire on waivers or decide to trade him.

Catching prospect, Riley Adams, is with the team in New York and is expected to be a part of the taxi squad until start of the minor-league season.

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