Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Three hits from leadoff spot
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Pinango went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Rays.
Getting a second straight look in the leadoff spot against a right-hander pitcher, in this case Nick Martinez, Pinango produced his first career extra-base hit among his three knocks. The 23-year-old rookie has come flying out of the gates since his promotion from Triple-A Buffalo, going 9-for-18 in his first seven big-league games, and he could continue to fill a strong-side platoon role as long as he's raking. The Toronto outfield/DH picture is about to get a lot more crowded, however, with George Springer (toe) expected back in the starting nine Tuesday and Addison Barger (ankles) set to come off the IL by this weekend.
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Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Three singles, two RBI in win
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Pinango went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 7-3 win over the Twins.
The rookie outfielder made his fourth start since being called up last week and is now 5-for-10 at the plate with three RBI and one walk. He's still searching for his first extra-base hit but should continue to see regular playing time against right-handed pitching while Addison Barger (ankle) and Nathan Lukes (hamstring) remain on the injured list.
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Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Singles in debut
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Pinango went 1-for-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.
After flying out in his first at-bat, Pinango laced a two-out single off Slade Cecconi in the fourth inning for his first big-league hit. Myles Straw would later pinch hit for PInango in the sixth inning against lefty Tim Herrin. The 23-year-old Pinango got off to a nice start with Triple-A Buffalo this year, slashing .288/.370/.488 with three homers in his first 22 games. He should see regular at-bats against right-handed pitching while Addison Barger (ankle) and Nathan Lukes (hamstring) are sidelined.
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Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Set for MLB debut Sunday
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Pinango is starting in left field and batting seventh against Cleveland on Sunday.
Pinango got off to a nice start with Triple-A Buffalo this season, posting an .858 OPS with three homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases over his first 22 games. He was summoned to the big-league club for the first time Saturday after Nathan Lukes (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Pinango will get his first chance to show off his skill set with the Blue Jays against Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi.
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Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Selected from Triple-A
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The Blue Jays selected Pinango's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
With Nathan Lukes (hamstring) joining Addison Barger (ankle) and George Springer (toe) on the injured list Saturday, Pinango will join the big-league roster for the first time to help replenish Toronto's outfield depth. The 23-year-old prospect has gotten off to a strong start at Buffalo, slashing .288/.370/.488 with three homers, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored through 92 plate appearances. Myles Straw is likely to receive the bulk of starts in the outfield while Toronto navigates injuries, though Pinango could crack the starting nine occasionally against righties.
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Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Heating up for Bisons
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Pinango is slashing .295/.382/.443 with one home run and a 16:12 K:BB in his last 26 games for Triple-A Buffalo.
The lefty-hitting Pinango has been a hair below league average (98 wRC+) since getting promoted from Double-A New Hampshire to Triple-A on June 1, but he's been better of late. As a left-field-only prospect, there's significant pressure on Pinango to make an offensive impact, and he had a strong showing in a repeat of Double-A this year (.298/.406/.522 slash line, 169 wRC+). Pinango may be added to the 40-man roster this offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
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Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango: Shipped to Toronto
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The Cubs traded Pinango and Josh Rivera to the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for Nate Pearson, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Pinango got off to a hot start with High-A South Bend, but he has cooled down at the plate since being promoted to Double-A Tennessee, slashing .226/.323/.352 with 21 RBI across 229 plate appearances with the Smokies. The 22-year-old outfielder will most likely report to Double-A New Hampshire upon joining the Blue Jays organization.
