"This signing is similar to last year's signing of Michael Stefanic. Not only did this signing come toward the end of November (Stefanic signed Nov. 27), but like Stefanic, Mendoza is a utility player. Throughout his career, Mendoza has played second base, third base, and all three outfield positions, but hasn't played centre field since 2019. The big difference is that Stefanic had big league experience, while Mendoza has only dipped his toes in Triple-A."
"Mendoza had similar numbers in 2025 in Double-A, as he slashed .279/.401/.382 with five home runs in 350 plate appearances for a 137 wRC+, with a higher BB% (14.6%) than K% (10.3%). The 25-year-old spent a few weeks in late-April and mid-May in Triple-A, where he slashed .327/.351/.558 with two home runs in 57 plate appearances, with a 3.5 BB% and 15.8 K%. For the season, Mendoza slashed .287/.394/.409 with seven home runs in 407 plate appearances for a 137 wRC+."
The Blue Jays signed Carlos Mendoza to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training. Mendoza, who will turn 26 next month, spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Tigers organization since 2019, advancing through the minors and spending recent seasons primarily in Double-A. He posted a .287/.394/.409 line with seven home runs and a 137 wRC+ across 407 plate appearances in 2025, showing strong walk rates and declining strikeout rates. Mendoza has played second base, third base and all three outfield spots, though not center since 2019. The signing mirrors Michael Stefanic’s utility-depth addition and likely positions Mendoza for Buffalo Bisons Triple-A duty.
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