Zack Collins

Rumors have swirled for months that the Jays were looking to move some of their catching depth, though today's move still gives Toronto a bit more roster ...

It isn’t out of the question that the Jays might still deal from this catching depth, as star prospect Gabriel Moreno is starting the season at Triple-A and could be making his Major League debut before 2022 is out. Defense has been a question mark for Collins dating back to his college days at the University Of Miami, whereas McGuire is regarded as a decent defender. Collins has a minor league option remaining while McGuire is out of options, so the Blue Jays can now more easily stash Collins at Triple-A.

The Blue Jays' 2022 roster isn't set yet. After adding Matt Chapman and Ramiel Tapia in the weeks leading up to the 2022 season, the Jays have made another ...

Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Toronto will send catcher Reese McGuire to the White Sox in exchange for catcher Zack Collins. Though Toronto could've broken camp with McGuire on the MLB roster, the backstop may have been a transaction casualty when rosters shrink from 28 to 26 in May. Bringing in Collins adds flexibility and stability as the Jays wait for another catcher to push the majors in top prospect Gabriel Moreno, who is expected to start the season in Triple A. Collins, on the other hand, has an option year remaining, meaning he can add catching depth to Toronto's major-league roster or upper minors, shuffling back and forth without the fear of a waiver claim.

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Collins, a first-round draft pick in 2016 a .195/.315/.330 hitter over three seasons who struggled defensively, never lived up to expectations with the Sox. The Sox optioned Collins to Charlotte on Friday. Collins, a first-round draft pick in 2016 a .195/.315/.330 hitter over three seasons who struggled defensively, never lived up to expectations with the Sox. The Sox optioned Collins to Charlotte on Friday. McGuire, 27 is a career .248/.297/.390 hitter with 10 homers over parts of four seasons with the Jays. He is out of options and was in a three-catcher mix with Toronto and rates an edge over Seby Zavala and Nick Ciuffo on the Sox depth chart.

Les Jays envoient le receveur Reese McGuire aux White Sox de Chicago en retour.

Dans le cas de McGuire, aussi âgé de 27 ans, il a maintenu une moyenne au bâton de ,253 avec 15 doubles, un circuit et 10 points produits la saison dernière. L'athlète de six pieds et 215 livres avait été sélectionné 14e au total par les Pirates de Pittsburgh au repêchage de 2013. Il a amassé 17 doubles, un triple et sept coups de circuit en 114 parties. Âgé de 27 ans, Collins a frappé 13 doubles et quatre circuits en plus de produire 26 points en 78 matchs la saison dernière. Sélectionné 10e au total au repêchage de 2016, Collins mesure six pieds trois pouces et pèse 220 livres.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox acquired catcher Reese McGuire from the Blue Jays in exchange for catcher Zack Collins on Sunday. McGuire, 27, figures to ...

Seby Zavala and Nick Ciuffo are in camp with the White Sox competing for the backup position. Collins was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Pittsburgh made McGuire its top pick in the 2013 MLB Draft before he was traded to the Blue Jays with Francisco Liriano and Harold Ramirez for Drew Hutchison on Aug. 1, 2016.

Les Blue Jays de Toronto auraient obtenu le receveur des White Sox de Chicago Zack Collins dans une transaction réalisée dimanche.

C'est ce qu'a annoncé Jeff Passan. The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a trade that will send catcher Zack Collins to the Blue Jays ...

Au lieu d'avoir de la profondeur dans les Majeures, les Jays en auront à Buffalo à portée de main. Selon moi, c'est une excellente gestion des actifs des Blue Jays pour sortir un receveur (McGuire) qui n'était pas indispensable. Et comme les Sox voulaient un receveur des Majeures...