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Posted July 1, 2025 11:39 am

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TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Leo Jiménez from Triple-A Buffalo and set to be active for the team’s Canada Day game against the New York Yankees.

In a corresponding move, Toronto optioned outfielder Jonatan Clase to Buffalo.

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Jiménez had yet to suit up for Toronto this season.

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The 24-year-old batted .229 with four home runs and 19 runs batted in in 63 games for the Jays in 2024.

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He batted .271 with one RBI in 15 games for Buffalo this season.

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Clase has batted .210 with two homers and nine RBIs in 34 games in the majors for Toronto.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025.

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