C,1B - Toronto Blue Jays
- Age 25
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
Availability
Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela connected for his first career home run in a 10-4 win over the Twins on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Valenzuela capped a five-run fourth innings for the Blue Jays with a two-run homer into the right field seats as he collected a pair of hits, two RBI, and two runs scored on the evening. The 25-year-old is 3-for-12 with five strikeouts since being called up to help out behind the plate with Alejandro Kirk recovering from surgery to repair a broken left thumb.
The Blue Jays recalled C Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo.
Fantasy Impact
Valenzuela gets called up with Alejandro Kirk getting placed on the injured list. He will add depth behind the plate for Toronto behind Tyler Heineman.
Brandon Valenzuela has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
Valenzuela went 7-for-23 (.304) with a home run and five RBI for the Blue Jays this spring. The catcher, who can also play first base, combined to hit .224 with 15 home runs last season between Double-A and Triple-A, hitting .207 in 26 games with Buffalo. Valenzuela does have a strong arm as he threw out 34% of would-be base stealers last season. He'll get some more work at Triple-A to begin the season but will be waiting in the wings for a call-up should a need arise in Toronto.
The Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. The move protects the 25-year-old from being selected in next month's Rule 5 Draft. Valenzuela was acquired at the trade deadline from the Padres in exchange for Will Wagner.
Fantasy Impact
In 2025, Valenzuela slashed .224/.309/.383 with 15 home runs over 113 games combined at the Double-A and Triple-A levels. He will likely begin the 2026 campaign back at Triple-A Buffalo.
The Padres traded catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Will Wagner.
Fantasy Impact
Valenzuela was hitting .229 with 12 home runs for Double-A this season. He adds catching depth in the Blue Jays organization.
