"Although Joey Loperfido was brought over from the Houston Astros not too long ago, Loperfido seemingly just can't catch a break, as there are eight on the Blue Jays roster who are capable of playing in the outfield. This makes Loperfido an intriguing name who could generate buzz on the trade market. He's ha some success in the big leagues, but also spent a considerable amount of time in Triple-A Buffalo."
"When he was on the field though, he produced, slashing .333/.379/.500 and hitting four homers with 14 RBIs with an .879 OPS in 104 plate appearances. Despite the Blue Jays reportedly signing Dylan Cease, who will immiediately be pencilled in towards the top of the rotation, the need for another starting arm is still prevelent, along with a clear desire for some bullpen help."
"Loperfido has yet to fully acclimate himself into professional baseball, as he made his debut for the Astros in 2024 and has yet to play more than 81 games in a season. He initially joined the Blue Jays after a 2024 trade deadline deal in exchange for Yusei Kikuchi. Unfortunately for Loperfido, his solid bat, above-average speed, and great defensive skills have yet to be fully utilized."
Joey Loperfido is a 26-year-old outfielder who joined Toronto from the Houston Astros and faces an outfield logjam with eight players able to play the position. He appeared in 41 major-league games last season, slashing .333/.379/.500 with four homers, 14 RBIs and an .879 OPS in 104 plate appearances. Significant time in Triple-A Buffalo and a professional-season high below 81 games show limited MLB sample size. Toronto still seeks pitching help despite signing Dylan Cease, which enhances Loperfido's appeal as a trade candidate capable of returning meaningful assets.
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