Brian Serven, a catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers on Thursday. This move comes after Serven was removed from the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster. Despite being taken off the main roster, he remains within the organization and will continue playing at the Triple-A level for now.
Serven’s performance this season with the Blue Jays contributed to the decision. Over the course of 28 games, he posted a batting line of .159/.243/.222, which highlights his struggles at the plate. His offensive production, including low batting average and slugging percentages, made it difficult for him to secure a permanent spot in the major league lineup.
While outrighting a player to Triple-A typically signals a step back, it can also be an opportunity for Serven to regain his form and potentially earn another shot at the majors. Playing in Buffalo will give him a chance to work on his hitting and improve his overall performance. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, gain roster flexibility by clearing up space on their 40-man roster, which could be used to bring in other players or address team needs in different areas.
Serven, 28, has shown potential in the past, but his limited contributions this season reflect the challenges he’s faced. Being outrighted gives him time to refine his game in the minors, and should he improve, he could work his way back to the Blue Jays. However, for the time being, his role will be primarily with Buffalo, competing at the Triple-A level.
For the Blue Jays, this move is part of the ongoing roster management decisions that teams must make throughout the season. It allows them to potentially bring in new talent or create space for players returning from injury, while Serven gets a chance to reset his season and work toward a return to the majors.
Although his future with the team remains uncertain, Serven’s experience in both the minors and majors may still provide value to the organization if he can bounce back from this setback.
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