Brandon Valenzuela
| Brandon Valenzuela | |
|---|---|
| Toronto Blue Jays – No. 59 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: October 2, 2000 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Brandon Ivar Valenzuela (born October 2, 2000) is a Mexican professional baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
San Diego Padres
Valenzuela signed with the San Diego Padres as an amateur free agent on July 2, 2017. While playing for the San Antonio Missions, he was named the Texas League's player of the month for June 2024.[1]
Toronto Blue Jays
On July 31, 2025, the Padres traded Valenzuela to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Will Wagner.[2] He made 26 appearances for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, batting .207/.295/.370 with three home runs and 12 RBI. On November 6, the Blue Jays added Valenzuela to their 40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor league free agency.[3]
References
- ^ "San Antonio's Brandon Valenzuela Named Texas League Player of the Month for June". MiLB.com. July 3, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ "Blue Jays trade INF Will Wagner to Padres for C Brandon Valenzuela". Sportsnet. July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Eustace, AJ; Deeds, Nick (November 6, 2025). "Blue Jays Announce Several Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)