{
  "id": 18346011,
  "title": "Blue Jays Reportedly Re-Sign Outfielder Who Made Debut 12 Years After Being Drafted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/blue-jays-reportedly-re-sign-outfielder-who-made-debut-12-years-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:58:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-jays-reportedly-sign-outfielder-175836262.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. has reportedly re-signed with the team on a minor-league deal, according to Ari Alexander. Martin made his major league debut last season, 12 years after being drafted by the Kansas City Royals. After a challenging journey to the big leagues, he appeared in just two games for the Blue Jays, recording three plate appearances, drawing one walk and striking out once, without any hits. Martin became a free agent following the team outrighting him on October 29, but it seems he will be back in Toronto.\n\nThe Blue Jays may have improved opportunities for Martin next season, as they are considering significant outfield changes. Martin has also played for the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals, but his best season was with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate, where he played in 91 games, hitting .274/.394/.421 with 11 home runs. At 30 years old, Martin continues his pursuit of a place in the major leagues. With the Blue Jays likely to pursue a star outfielder in free agency, Martin might still secure a role in spring training.",
  "summary": "The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly re-signed Rudy Martin Jr.",
  "key_points": [
    "Blue Jays re-sign Rudy Martin Jr. on minor-league deal.",
    "Martin debuted 12 years after being drafted by Royals.",
    "Martin played 91 games in Triple-A, hitting .274/.394/.421."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}