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Blue Jays add to infielder depth with new free agent signing

Adam Laskaris
Adam Laskaris
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Nov 27 2024, 10:00 pm
Blue Jays add to infielder depth with new free agent signing
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The Toronto Blue Jays were active in free agency on Wednesday, as they added to their infielder depth with a new signing.

According to MLB agent Nate Heisler, the Blue Jays have signed Michael Stefanic to a minor-league deal.

While he’s spent much of his career in the minor league, Stefanic adds some major league experience to a team in need of depth just about wherever they can get it.

Across 233 at-bats in 90 games over the last three seasons with the Angels, Stefanic had a .232 batting average, 54 hits, 14 RBIs, and 18 runs scored.

While his MLB resume might not be the most impressive, it’s hard to question the work ethic Stefanic has put in to even make it to the big leagues. After going undrafted in the 2018 draft after playing at Westmount College, Stefanic actually sent video of his play to all 30 MLB teams in hopes of being signed.

Stefanic joins a crowded organizational depth chart with plenty of incumbents, including Ernie Clement, Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz, and Addison Barger. Toronto is also likely to remain active in the free agent market over the coming months, though only time will tell if it lures any big names to Canada.

In any case, Stefanic will have a chance to impress his new squad when spring training rolls around in February, no matter who he competes against. Should he impress before the season (or at any point throughout next year), Toronto will have the option to sign him to a new major-league contract, pending roster space.

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