Valenzuela Rising Behind the Plate | Toronto Blue Jays News

Brandon Valenzuela is stepping into the spotlight as the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting catcher against the Oakland Athletics, showcasing his quiet dominance with 21 RBI, 48 hits, and 8 homers in 83 games. Despite not being a full-time starter, his advanced stats reveal he’s fourth on the team in WAR and second-best defensively — proving his value. With Alejandro Kirk moving to DH and George Springer sidelined, this lineup shuffle could be a turning point for Valenzuela, giving him the stage to shine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e781d3093ab7f39