The Toronto Blue Jays will be without Justin Turner for a few days after placing the veteran infielder on the paternity list Wednesday.
In a corresponding move, the team recalled outfielder Steward Berroa from triple-A Buffalo. Berroa will be active for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astros.
Turner wasn’t listed in the starting lineup as the Blue Jays take on Astros starter Ronel Blanco in anticipation of the move. The 39-year-old is slashing .250/.359/.375 with five home runs, 15 doubles and 27 RBIs after signing a one-year contract with Toronto this off-season.
The two-time all-star has heated up as of late, posting a .321 average in June.
This will be Berroa’s second stint in the major leagues after being called up earlier this season. The 25-year-old didn’t get to the plate but did get into two games to pinch run and play defence.
Berroa is having a career year in Buffalo. He is slashing .296/.387/.456 over 66 games with eight home runs, 37 RBIs and 30 stolen bases.
Toronto catcher Danny Jansen is also currently on the paternity list but is expected to return to the team on Thursday.
You can watch as the Blue Jays look to beat Houston for a second straight day on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 7:07 p.m. ET / 4:07 p.m. PT.