"The Blue Jays swung another trade this past Friday, acquiring catcher Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. MacIver has been optioned to Triple-A."
"In trading for the Rangers catcher, Toronto once again added some valuable catching depth to the organization. MacIver has spent time previously in the Colorado Rockies and Athletics organizations."
"MacIver made his MLB debut last season with the Athletics, posting a .186 average, .576 OPS, along with seven runs scored, three home runs and nine RBIs in 33 games played."
"He had been designated for assignment by Texas, leading up to his trade to the Blue Jays this past Friday."
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for catcher Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers, exchanging cash considerations. This move aims to improve the team's catching depth. MacIver, a former ninth-round pick, has experience with the Colorado Rockies and Athletics. He made his MLB debut last season, posting a .186 average. In 2026, he played in the minors with a .170 average. To accommodate MacIver, infielder Tyler Fitzgerald was designated for assignment after being recently acquired.
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