Blue Jays assign Katoh, activate Lawrence, send Vasquez to Buffalo

May 04, 2022 - 4:20pm

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Gosuke Katoh of Japan tosses his glove during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Bradenton, Fla. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

The Toronto Blue Jays designated infielder Gosuke Katoh for assignment, activated Casey Lawrence and sent Andrew Vasquez to Buffalo on Wednesday.

RHP Lawrence will be active for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees, which can be seen on Sportsnet at 7 p.m. ET. LHP Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo.

The surprising move among fans was designating infielder Katoh for assignment, which means he is immediately removed from the team's 40-man roster. The Jays must now, within seven days, return him to the 40-man roster, place him on waivers, trade him, release him, or outright send him Triple-A.

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