The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned infielder Gosuke Katoh and right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo.
The moves came following Toronto's 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros at home Sunday.
Katoh made his MLB debut this season after spending the past eight years in the minors. The 27-year-old got his first hit in the majors on April 27 with a double off of Boston Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha.
Francis, 26, made his debut in the big leagues during the same game pitching 2/3 of an innings giving up one hit, zero earned runs and recording one strikeout.
The Blue Jays (15-8) open a three-game set against the division-leading New York Yankees (16-6) on Monday night at the Rogers Centre. Coverage begins with Blue Jays Central at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet NOW.
