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Clase's Spring Surge: Blue Jays Outfield Spot Up For Grabs
2 Mar
Summary
- Jonatan Clase is batting .300 in spring training, aiming for an outfield spot.
- Clase has shown versatility, playing multiple outfield positions.
- He was acquired in a 2024 trade with the Seattle Mariners.
Jonatan Clase is emerging as a dark horse candidate for an opening day outfield spot with the Toronto Blue Jays. He is currently hitting .300 in spring training, recently going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in a tie against the Detroit Tigers. Clase, who is on the 40-man roster, seeks to capitalize on increased at-bats while other players are participating in the World Baseball Classic.
Clase's path to the majors has seen him promoted and optioned twice in 2025, with a .210 batting average in limited big-league play. However, he showcased better numbers in the minors. His versatility, having played left and center field in MLB and all three outfield positions in the minors, could be key to securing a spot on the Blue Jays' roster rather than starting the season in Triple-A Buffalo. He was originally signed by the Seattle Mariners in 2018 and traded to Toronto in 2024.
