Former All-Star first baseman Victor Martinez joins Blue Jays front office

February 16, 2023 - 5:10pm

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez acknowledges the fans after his single against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Detroit. Martinez, playing in his final game, was taken out of the lineup after the single. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

Former All-Star first baseman Victor Martinez has joined the Blue Jays as a "special assistant to the organization," per the team's website.

Martinez played 16 seasons in the majors, spending long stints in Cleveland and Detroit.

Per MLB Network's Jon Morosi, Martinez built a relationship with current Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins during their time together in Cleveland.

Martinez retired in 2018 with a .295 batting average and 246 home runs in 8,166 plate appearances.

No further details have been released on the role Martinez will play in the front office.

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