Blue Jays Acquire Catcher with Cubs, Phillies Ties
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed William Simoneit, a 29-year-old catcher, to a minor-league contract. Simoneit has previously played in minor league systems for the Athletics, Phillies, and Cubs and recently played in the independent Atlantic League.Key Facts
- The Blue Jays aim to strengthen their catching options before the new season.
- Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman are expected to remain as the starting and backup catchers.
- William Simoneit has played 302 minor league games and has joined the Blue Jays on a minor-league deal.
- Simoneit has a career batting record of .246 average, .343 on-base percentage, .397 slugging percentage, 27 home runs, and 153 RBIs.
- The Cubs released Simoneit after spring training last year, and he then joined the independent Atlantic League.
- Although primarily a catcher, Simoneit has also played first base but hasn't since 2023.
- Simoneit begins low on the catching depth chart for the Blue Jays, making his major league debut this year unlikely.
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