With Joaquin Benoit out indefinitely with a torn calf and Devon Travis day-to-day with an injured shoulder, the Jays added some reinforcements from the farm on Tuesday in the form of right-hander reliever Chris Smith and infielder Andy Burns. He was promoted to Triple-A Buffalo at the end of August. Smith, who struck out 12 batters per nine innings in the minors this season, signed a minor-league deal with the Jays in August of 2015. The 26-year-old Burns, who can play both the infield and outfield, made his big-league debut with the Jays earlier this season, getting into 10 games. He’s hitless in seven big-league plate appearances and hit just .230 with a .285 on-base percentage in Triple-A Buffalo, but he is viewed as a capable defender.

Source: thestar September 27, 2016 23:26 UTC