Orelvis Martinez Released by Blue Jays After Clearing Waivers

Toronto Blue Jays Release Former Top-100 Prospect

The Toronto Blue Jays have released former top infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, ending a turbulent 15 months that included a brief MLB debut, an 80-game suspension, and a steep Triple-A downturn. Toronto designated Martinez for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot when they activated Alek Manoah from the 60-day injured list. Because Martinez was on the minor league injured list at Triple-A Buffalo, he could not be outrighted, and post–Sept.…

Orelvis Martinez released by Blue Jays after clearing waivers

Orelvis Martinez can officially begin his search for a new home. The Toronto Blue Jays announced Tuesday that the infielder has cleared waivers and been released by the team. Martinez was designated for assignment by the team last week when Alek Manoah was reinstated from the 60-day IL and optioned to triple-A Buffalo. Martinez, who was at one point ranked second on the Blue Jays’ top-prospect list, played one game for the big-league team in 202…

Blue Jays Release Orelvis Martinez

The Blue Jays dropped former top infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, who was DFA over the weekend. Find out why at MLB Trade Rumors.