Rafael Lantigua
Rafael Lantigua might be the perfect fit if the Blue Jays are looking for a versatile defender to add to their expanded roster. The 25-year-old has played all over the diamond in his first full season at Triple-A, including time at second base, third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.
Listed at 5-foot-7, Lantigua is no slouch with the bat and can offer a little bit of everything at the plate. He's slashing .284/.416/.457 with nine long balls, 30 doubles, 55 RBI, 68 runs and 17 stolen bases through 94 games.
He isn't currently on the 40-man roster, so it's a longshot that Lantigua garners serious consideration for a call-up in September. His strong second half, however, may get his name in the conversation. In 21 games, he's hitting .313 and slugging at a .563 clip, with four home runs and 18 RBI.
Rafael Lantigua hit this one to the corner of 13th and North Hampton St. 🙃#Bisons leave the yard again! 7-5 Herd pic.twitter.com/Q9ZVU20gQD
— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) August 5, 2023