"It's a big boost for the team, as the switch-hitting outfielder has an interesting makeup. Acquired before the 2024 trade deadline alongside Jacob Sharp for Yimi García, Clase was an average hitter with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, slashing .255/.335/.403 with seven home runs in 352 plate appearances. He hit two additional home runs with the Blue Jays, including a game-tying home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in early June."
"Although it was an average season at the level as a 23-year-old, Clase hasn't quite shown the promise he had earlier in his career. In 2023, the outfielder split his time between the Seattle Mariners' High-A and Double-A teams, slashing .242/.353/.449 with 20 home runs in 595 plate appearances. That was sandwiched between years where he hit 13 home runs."
"There's more pop in his bat than he's shown at the Triple-A level over the past two seasons, which is paired nicely with plus speed. Last season with the Bisons, Clase stole 30 of 34 bases, as well as three bases in four attempts with the Blue Jays. That's a better percentage than his 38 stolen bases in 51 attempts in 2024, but far below the 79 stolen bases in 94 attempts in 2023."
An additional option year allows the Blue Jays to option Clase to the minors without designating him for assignment. Clase is a switch-hitting outfielder who slashed .255/.335/.403 with seven homers in 352 Triple-A plate appearances and hit two homers with Toronto, including a game-tying shot in early June. He produced .242/.353/.449 with 20 homers in 2023 across High-A and Double-A. Clase pairs some power with plus speed, stealing 30 of 34 bases with Buffalo and three of four with the Blue Jays, though his recent stolen-base totals declined from 2023. He remains a candidate for a 2026 look if performance improves.
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