TODAY: Dominguez has cleared waivers and been optioned, so he’ll stay with Toronto, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link).
YESTERDAY, 2:34pm: Dominguez is only being designated off of the active roster so he can pass through optional assignment waivers, Nicholson-Smith clarifies on Twitter. That procedural step was required because he is three or more years removed from his major league debut. It’s a revocable waiver placement that is generally considered a formality, so Toronto does not appear at risk of losing Dominguez.
1:39pm: The Blue Jays have designated third baseman Matt Dominguez for assignment, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca tweets. His roster spot will go to switch-pitching reliever Pat Venditte.
Dominguez has seen only five games of action for Toronto in two brief stints, recording no hits in 12 plate appearances on the year. He does own a useful-enough .287/.333/.419 slash over 183 plate appearances at the Triple-A level, but clearly he was on the fringes of the Jays’ plans.
It’s not clear whether the 26-year-old will ever get another full crack at regular major league action, but he’s young and skilled enough for it to remain a possibility. Dominguez has a twenty home run MLB season under his belt and is capable of playing both corner infield spots.
Phillies please take a chance on this guy.
YES
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Come on Atlanta take a shot he can’t be any worse than Garcia.
We agree on something 😀
Really do wish Atlanta would be more active when it comes to position player waiver claims. We’ve had Reid Brignac, Brandon Snyder, Matt Tuiasossopo, Chase dArnaud, Daniel Castro, and that’s just off the dome.
Why not take a shot on a replacement level guy instead of a AAA guy?
Red Sox should sign him to a minors deal
Red Sox should trade cash and or a player to be named for Dominguz and cash.
Mets should take this guy.
Good point. It would add a bit of flexibility to the roster with Wright out. There are quite a few teams that could use his services including the previously mentioned Phillies, Braves, Royals and possibly even the Angels and Yankees.
The Cavaliers should trade for him.
LMAO
Ha
Marlins should go after him. Back up for his former team
Somebody should claim him. He’s not amazing but would be a good bench player on any team
Twins need him or phillies