Bateman Arrives in Toronto as Part of Gausman Trade Return
Blue Jays beat reporter flags 24-year-old CF Brett Bateman as a near-term contributor after strong AAA numbers in the Gausman deal haul.
Brett Bateman, a 24-year-old center fielder, was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays as part of the return for Kevin Gausman. Over 81 AAA games he posted a .312 AVG, .413 OBP, 3 HR, and 20 SB. Beat reporter Keegan Matheson notes his contact-oriented profile and proximity to the majors, suggesting a potential late-season call-up in Toronto.
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