Blue Jays claim Luplow

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed OF Jordan Luplow off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. He has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo.

April 5, 2023

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves:

OF Jordan Luplow has been claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves and has been optioned to triple-A Buffalo

LHP Hyun Jin Ryu has been transferred to the 60-day injured list (Tommy John surgery recovery)

Luplow, 29, played in 83 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season, batting .176 while connecting for 11 home runs. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound outfielder signed with the Atlanta Braves during the offseason and hit .300 during three contests for triple-A Gwinnett before he was designated for assignment on April 3.

The former 2014 third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates has played in 323 career games over six major league seasons, batting .213 with 88 extra-base hits and 120 RBIs.