REESE MCGUIRE NEWS

Contract selected by Toronto McGuire had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Impact The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by Toronto after failing to make the Opening Day roster, but he'll join the club with Alejandro Kirk set to miss significant time with a hip injury. Danny Jansen should work as the Blue Jays' top catcher. but McGuire will see occasional opportunities and could carve out a bigger role if Jansen continues to struggle offensively.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment McGuire was designated for assignment as expected Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact There was some thought over the offseason that his lack of options would keep him on the roster despite the obvious talent of Alejandro Kirk, but the Jays evidently decided that potentially losing McGuire was an acceptable outcome. The 26-year-old's career .243/.281/.444 slash line in 63 major-league games could be decent enough for another team to claim him off waivers, especially as he has a solid defensive reputation.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to lose 40-man spot The Blue Jays are expected to designate McGuire for assignment prior to Opening Day, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact McGuire's fate was sealed after the Blue Jays informed Alejandro Kirk earlier this week that he would be included on the Opening Day roster as the No. 2 catcher behind Danny Jansen. Since the Blue Jays prefer to use their 26th and final active roster spot on a pitcher rather than a third catcher, McGuire -- who has no minor-league options remaining -- will likely be cast off the 40-man roster and exposed to waivers. The 26-year-old could have some appeal to other organizations who aren't satisfied with their current No. 2 options at catcher heading into Opening Day.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reese McGuire throws out Baddoo | 03/28/2021 Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire throws out Akil Baddoo at third base in the top of the 5th inning

MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent down by Blue Jays McGuire was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Saturday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Impact McGuire will remain with the taxi squad for the team's road trip, so he could be available in an emergency situation. The 25-year-old saw limited time behind the plate during his time on the major-league roster and hit .073 with a solo home run and 11 strikeouts over 41 at-bats. Caleb Joseph's contract was selected in a corresponding move, and he should serve as the backup catcher going forward.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing little time behind dish McGuire will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Though Danny Jansen is hitting .170 on the season, he remains locked in as the Blue Jays' top backstop and will head to the bench for just the sixth time to open up a start for McGuire. Since slugging a solo home run in his season debut July 25, McGuire has recorded one hit (a single) in 13 at-bats.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves organist owns Blue Jays’ Reese McGuire for the rest of time (Video) Give the Atlanta Braves organist a hand for trolling Reese McGuire so hard. The Atlanta Braves organist and Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese...

AUGUST 7, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Goes deep in loss McGuire went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact McGuire produced the only run of the game for Toronto with a solo shot to right field in the seventh inning. He looks to be in a timeshare with Danny Jansen to begin the season, though either player could seize a full-time role with a strong start to the campaign.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire Pleads Nolo Contendere in Public Masturbation Case Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire has reached a plea deal in his public masturbation case. Per TMZ Sports , a spokesperson for the S...

JULY 8, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Fined for off-field incident McGuire pleaded no contest last week to a disorderly conduct charge and was fined $500 stemming from an off-field incident in February, The Canadian Press reports.

Impact With his legal issues settled, McGuire can focus on getting ready for the season. There's still a chance he'll face additional discipline from the Jays or the league, but given that the incident was more personally embarrassing than anything else, this will likely be the end of it. McGuire is expected to back up Danny Jansen behind the plate for Toronto.

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Mitchell on the mood around Jays camp, Reese McGuire's situation & on the team's internal expectations for 2020 TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell joined the boys on OverDrive from Jays camp down in Dunedin earlier today. He touched on the mood arou...

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • TSN.CA

Jays’ Reese McGuire allegedly caught ‘masturbating’ in SUV parked outside Florida store This probably isn’t how the Blue Jays brass envisioned the start of spring training.New details have emerged after Reese McGuire, a Toronto...

FEBRUARY 13, 2020 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays may be forced to cut ties with Reese McGuire The Toronto Blue Jays may be forced to cut ties with catcher Reese McGuire following a recent indiscretion in Florida that resulted in crimi...

FEBRUARY 13, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2019, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Reese McGuire takes batting practice before a spring training baseball game aga...

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • ELKODAILY.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • BEATRICEDAILYSUN.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • COLUMBUSTELEGRAM.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • GJSENTINEL.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • TRIB.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • ARGUS-PRESS.COM

Blue Jays’ Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida. Deputies were dispatc...

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • OURQUADCITIES.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • DECATURDAILY.COM

Blue Jays’ Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida. Deputies were dispatc...

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • BINGHAMTONHOMEPAGE.COM

Blue Jays' Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Blue Jays’ Reese McGuire charged with indecency in Florida DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher catcher Reese McGuire is facing an indecent exposure charge in Florida. Deputies were dispatc...

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • CENTRALILLINOISPROUD.COM