Blue Jays promote Steward Berroa and suspend Orelvis Martinez – Latest Updates

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Steward Berroa from Triple-A and signed the 25-year-old to their major league roster. Berroa, a switch-hitter from the Dominican Republic, has excelled in the outfield this season, posting a .287 batting average, seven home runs and 29 stolen bases in 61 games for the Buffalo Bisons. The move follows the 80-game suspension of top prospect Orelvis Martinez for violating MLB’s drug policy.

In numbers

• Berroa’s season statistics: .287 batting average, 7 home runs, 29 stolen bases in 61 games
• Orelvis Martinez suspended for 80 games for violating MLB drug policy

Yes but

The absence of outfielder Daulton Varsho due to a lower back injury could impact the team’s performance in the short term.

Game Status

• Varsho had to leave Saturday’s game due to a lower back injury; the extent of his absence is still unclear
• Shortstop Bo Bichette could return soon, possibly as early as Tuesday, provided he completes a pre-game workout to test his calf strain
• Reliever Yimi Garcia had a positive catching session on Saturday, while closer Jordan Romano’s elbow pain is being evaluated.

What’s next

Varsho’s absence could give other players the opportunity to step in, while Bichette’s possible return could strengthen the team’s lineup in upcoming games.

Bottom line

The Blue Jays are making adjustments to their roster due to Berroa’s call-up and Martinez’s suspension and are facing uncertainty due to injuries to key players, but potential reinforcements like Bichette are on the horizon.