Blue Jays trade for Marlins infielder Jonathan Villar

Miami Marlins' Jonathan Villar runs the bases to score on a double hit by Matt Joyce during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired Miami Marlins infielder Jonathan Villar in exchange for a player to be named later, the team announced Monday.

MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported that outfielder Griffin Conine is going to the Marlins in return.

Villar has posted a .272/.328/.360 slash line (90 OPS+) in 29 games with Miami this season, while stealing an MLB-best nine bases. He has started at second base, shortstop and centre field.

The 29-year-old switch hitter has a career .734 OPS across eight MLB seasons and has recorded 136 doubles, 15 triples and 80 home runs. At the end of the season, Villar will become a free agent.

Conine, the son of former Marlin Jeff Conine, hit .283/.371/.576 with 22 home runs at low-A for the Blue Jays in 2019.

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