The Blue Jays claimed Martin off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Martin was traded from the Royals to the Orioles last week and is now on the move again without having played in any games in the Baltimore organization. The 30-year-old outfielder has slashed .284/.414/.441 with eight home runs and 33 stolen bases between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season. Martin will presumably report to Triple-A Buffalo.
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Orioles' Rudy Martin: Cast off 40-man roster
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The Orioles designated Martin for assignment Monday.
Just three days after the Orioles acquired him from the Royals and added him to their 40-man roster, Martin will give up his spot to catcher Chadwick Tromp, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk. The 30-year-old Martin will now be exposed to waivers, and he could opt to explore his options in free agency if he doesn't end up getting claimed. Martin's trade to the Orioles was facilitated by him exercising an upward-mobility clause in his minor-league deal with the Royals after he had produced an .855 OPS to go with eight home runs and 33 stolen bases over 64 games between Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas prior to the All-Star break.
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Orioles' Rudy Martin: Shipped to O's, joining 40-man
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The Orioles acquired Martin from the Royals on Friday and selected him to the 40-man roster, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Martin triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor-league deal with Kansas City on Wednesday, allowing the other 29 teams to add him to their 40-man roster. The Orioles took advantage of the opportunity and will now bring in a 30-year-old outfielder who has slashed .293/.417/.462 with nine homers, 30 RBI, 51 runs and 36 steals between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Martin will begin his tenure with the O's at Triple-A Norfolk.
