Blue Jays: Former players suiting up for new teams in 2019

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TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 20: Russell Martin #55 of the Toronto Blue Jays cannot throw out Craig Gentry #14 of the Baltimore Orioles in time as Gentry hits an infield single in the second inning during MLB game action at Rogers Centre on August 20, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Russell Martin- Los Angeles Dodgers

Russell Martin will go back to where it all began in 2019 as the backstop was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for two minor-leaguers. The Blue Jays opted to turn over the catching helm to a trio of backstops but mainly rookie Danny Jansen.

Martin will enter the final year of his 5-year pact he signed with the Blue Jays back in the offseason of 2014. The Canadian struggled offensively last season as it appeared Father Time may be finally catching up to veteran catcher.

During his four years with the Blue Jays, Martin hit .225/.336/.399 with 66 home runs and a 7.6 WAR over 447 games. Much like Tulowitzki, the catcher was a staple during the Blue Jays postseason runs and provided great leadership behind the dish.

Martin will return to the team that drafted him in the 17th round of the 2002 amateur draft. The catcher would spend his first five MLB seasons with the Dodgers before moving onto New York.

Hopefully, Martin can once again become an offensive asset for the Dodgers in 2019 and hey, who says you can never go home again.

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