Clase isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Friday's game, Clase will get a day off Saturday while Joey Loperfido starts in center field and bats ninth.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Launches first big-league homer
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Clase went 3-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox.
The 22-year-old ripped his first career homer in the seventh inning off Josh Winckowski by lofting a cutter over the fence in right field. Clase has looked good in his September cup of coffee with the Blue Jays, going 6-for-12, and he figures to head into spring training next year with a chance to win a regular spot in the outfield.
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Blue Jays' Jonatan Clase: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Blue Jays optioned Clase to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
He was acquired by Toronto on Friday as part of the package for Yimi Garcia, and the 22-year-old Clase will now return to Triple-A to begin his tenure with the Blue Jays organization. He has slashed .274/.373/.483 with 10 homers and 34 RBI through 280 plate appearances in the minors this season and could earn a spot in Toronto's outfield later in the year, especially if the Jays finally part ways with Kevin Kiermaier. Zach Pop was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Singles, scores in return
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Clase went 1-for-4 with a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Clase didn't appear in Wednesday's series finale against the Padres after being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day, but he logged his first big-league plate appearances since May 27 in a lopsided victory Thursday. Promoted to help fill in while Dominic Canzone (groin) is on the injured list, Clase is looking to narrow the gulf between his performance at Triple-A and the big-league level after producing just a .176 batting average and .406 OPS in his first 15 games with Seattle earlier this season.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Sent back to minors
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The Mariners optioned Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Clase's most recent stint in the big leagues lasted 10 days, but he made just three starts over that span and hadn't received a plate appearance in nearly a week. The 22-year-old will go back to receiving regular reps at Tacoma.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Recalled from minors
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Clase was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
The 22-year-old outfielder was optioned at the end of April but will make his return to the majors with Luis Urias being optioned down. Clase has appeared in nine games for the Mariners this season, going 6-for-27 with three RBI and two stolen bases.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Mariners optioned Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Clase produced a .509 OPS in nine games with the big club and had seen his playing time dip recently. Rather than stall his development as a part-time player, the Mariners will send him back to Tacoma, where he can play every day.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Heading back to Tacoma
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Clase is expected to be optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma before Monday's series opener against Atlanta, MLB.com reports.
The speedy rookie reached safely in his first four games after being called up April 15, but Clase had seen his playing time evaporate over the last three games. He'll head back to Tacoma to continue getting regular at-bats, and veteran utility man Sam Haggerty is expected to be promoted to the big-league club in a corresponding move.
Clase went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over the Reds on Tuesday.
Clase, who was just called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, opened the scoring on the night with a timely double in the fourth inning that plated Mitch Garver. It was the rookie's second hit and RBI in as many big-league games, as he'd also knocked in a run via a single in his debut Monday. Clase has drawn starts in left field in his first two games, and he's expected to continue in a near-everyday role while Dominic Canzone (shoulder) is on the injured list.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Will receive regular playing time
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Clase will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Reds.
Clase will make his MLB debut after he was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma earlier Monday after outfielder Dominic Canzone (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. According to Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM, Mariners manager Scott Servais said Monday that Clase will play while he's with the big club, so it sounds like he could see the lion's share of starts in left field while Canzone is out. The 21-year-old has slashed .311/.396/.622 with two homers, three steals and a 12:7 K:BB with Tacoma this season and is worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Recalled to big club
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Clase was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners on Monday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Clase has hit .311/.396/.622 with two homers, three steals and a 12:7 K:BB over his first 12 games at Tacoma this season. The 21-year-old has experience at all three outfield spots and could see some corner outfield reps while Dominic Canzone (shoulder) is on the shelf. Clase will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
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Mariners' Jonatan Clase: Reaches 30-steal mark at Double-A
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Clase has a .222/.337/.429 slash line with nine home runs, 30 steals and a 30.5 percent strikeout rate in 53 games for Double-A Arkansas.
The switch-hitting center fielder capitalized on the hitter-friendly park at High-A Everett and a fortunate .423 BABIP to slash .333/.453/.701 in 21 games for the AquaSox, but this run at Double-A is a more telling sample for the 21-year-old. His elite speed will keep him on the dynasty radar even when he is struggling at the dish, and Clase's patience and power at the plate takes some pressure off his hit tool.
