Blue Jays Outfielder Jonatan Clase Gets Extra Option Year, Faces Roster Battle

Toronto Blue Jays switch-hitting outfielder Jonatan Clase, 23, has been granted an additional option year by MLB, which may secure his roster spot but also makes a major league role less likely this season. Acquired from the Mariners, Clase played 60 MLB games in 2024, hitting .224/.294/.311 with 3 HR and 6 SB. Last season in Triple-A, he posted a .255/.335/.403 line with 7 HR and 30 SB. Known for his speed and good defense, Clase faces a challenge to find regular MLB at-bats amidst the Blue Jays' outfield depth.