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Toronto Blue Jays: News from the Nest – Sunday, June 6

By Tyson Shushkewich

Mar 1, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Austin Martin (80) throws to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the second during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Austin Martin (80) throws to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the second during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2021; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays infielder Austin Martin (80) hits a foul ball as his helmet comes off against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports /

New Hampshire Fisher Cats – AA

Record: 10-18

Performing Well

Gabriel Moreno – C

Catcher Gabriel Moreno continues to perform well as the team enters the second month of baseball. Since May 23, Moreno has gone 9 for 31 in the box with one double, one triple, two home runs, and eight RBI. His 1.036 OPS is miles ahead of the rest of the roster while his defensive game has been impressive as well, throwing out eight base runners on 22 attempts while still boasting a 1.000% fielding percentage with zero passed balls.

Austin Martin – INF/OF

Since the last News from the Nest segment, Austin Martin has been seeing the ball very well at the plate, going 10 for 39 with two doubles, four RBI, and smashing his first home run in professional baseball back on June 3, a no-doubter over the left-field wall.

Martin is starting to take pitches and gain more exposure at the AA level, with his eye at the plate coming around to the tune of nine walks in the past 11 games.

Andrew McInvale – RHP

Another pitcher to have a rough start to the year, Andrew McInvale has turned into one of the top bullpen arms as of late. Over his last four outings, he has only surrendered one earned run while striking out eight with only one walk while going 8.0 innings.

Rough Outings

Maximo Castillo – RHP

Starting pitcher Maximo Castillo is struggling as of late, having trouble going deep into games and keeping opposing players out of the hit column. Through five starts this year, Castillo has surrendered 12 earned runs through 18.1 innings, striking out 14 batters compared to the seven walks he has allowed. His last two starts have seen him go 5.2 innings combined while giving up six earned runs, four walks, and four strikeouts.

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Demi Orimoloye – OF

Outfielder Demi Orimoloye continues to miss the ball with his bat after one month in the season, with his .415 OPS being the lowest amongst qualified players on the Fisher Cats roster. Since May 23, Orimoloye has gone 4 for 31 with one walk, 14 strikeouts, and zero RBI.

Transactions

Injuries

RHP Cre Frinfrock (who was activated from the IL roughly two weeks ago), RHP James Dykstra, RHP Elvis Luciano, and OF Chavez Young were all placed on the injured list.

RHP Sean Rackoski, RHP Mike Ellenbest, and OF Brock Lundquist were activated from the injured list.

Promoted

RHP Johnny Barbato was signed to a minor league contract and joined the Fisher Cats a few days ago.

RHP Troy Miller promoted from the Vancouver Canadians.

Demoted

RHP Curtis Taylor joins the Fisher Cats after a ten-day stint with the Buffalo Bisons in AAA.

Inactive

RHP Simeon Woods-Richardson was placed on the inactive list in order to participate with the United States at the Baseball Qualifier tournament for a spot in the Tokyo Olympics

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