Blue Jays claim catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from Mets

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the New York Mets on Saturday. Ross, a 26-year-old who made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season, has played in 70 games across the triple-A and double-A levels this season, batting .184 with 13 doubles, 11 home runs, and 29 RBI.

In addition to his offensive contributions, Ross has also shown defensive skills, throwing out 14 runners behind the plate. Ross was signed by the Pirates as a non-drafted free agent in 2022 and has played 285 minor-league games in the Pirates and Mets systems, hitting .189 with 39 doubles, 53 home runs, and 148 RBI.

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