Jonatan Clase Could Play In Games This Weekend
2 months agoToronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonatan Clase (hamstring) has been running and could play in Grapefruit League games by the weekend, according to manager John Schneider. Clase is working his way through a sore hamstring, but it's a minor issue and should not be a factor at all by Opening Day in late March. The 22-year-old should have a good shot to win an Opening Day roster spot with Toronto as outfield depth, too, with Daulton Varsho (shoulder) expected to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. The switch-hitting Dominican outfielder was acquired in a trade from the Seattle Mariners in 2024 and hit a combined .246/.303/.328 with a homer, five RBI and three stolen bases in 26 total games (seven with Toronto) in his first MLB season. Clase is still a work in progress as a hitter and defender and doesn't have much power, but his 99th-percentile speed could make him an asset in deeper fantasy leagues if he finds the playing time.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith

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