Feb 19, 2020; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (right) and catcher Danny Jansen (9) react during spring training at Spectrum Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
The Blue Jays brought Alejandro Kirk off of the 60-day IL on Tuesday and sent him Triple-A. He may be back in Toronto soon, but I don’t think it’ll change Danny Jansen‘s role.
Jansen started the season as the unquestioned starting catcher despite a poor offensive performance in 2020 when he hit just .183. That said, he had proven himself as a much better hitter earlier in his career, and his defence was good enough to earn him a Gold Glove nomination in 2019.