Fansided · May 31, 2016
Blue Jays bat-thirsty bench makes next roster move interesting
In designating infielder Jimmy Paredes for assignment on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays have temporarily moved to an eight-man bullpen and three-man bench.
This move was made in large part to aid a taxed relief corps with the promotion of Ryan Tepera. Paredes was at the bottom of the list because, with Troy Tulowitzki out for the next two weeks, the Blue Jays need Ryan Goins on the roster with his ability to act as the reserve shortstop.
“The thinking was you need another guy who can play shortstop,” manager John Gibbons told Gregor Chisholm prior to last night’s game. “He wasn’t playing a lot, maybe he gets through, maybe he doesn’t”
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