The Toronto Blue Jays promote outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. to their major-league roster for his MLB debut after 12 seasons in the minor leagues. The promotion comes on Friday and marks the first time the 30-year-old reaches MLB.
The reports describe Martin’s long path through the minors, noting he was selected in the 2014 MLB Draft and has spent the intervening years developing in affiliated ball. Yahoo Sports adds that he was taken in the 25th round, a designation that no longer exists in the current draft format.
Newsweek and the Oregonian also frame the call-up as part of roster movement. Newsweek says the Blue Jays designate a $6.8 million outfielder for assignment, creating a spot for Martin. The Oregonian focuses primarily on the milestone of the call-up after 12 years, while other outlets emphasize his draft background and the roster decision that made space for his promotion.
