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- Brandon Valenzuela is with the Toronto Blue Jays organization, having been called up to the majors in early April 2026 to provide catching depth while Alejandro Kirk was sidelined with a thumb issue. He joined the big league club for the first time in his career at that time. [sources indicate promotion and roster move around April 4–14, 2026] [source][source]
- He notched his first MLB home run in a comeback win over the Minnesota Twins, highlighting that he’s contributing offensively as a catcher filling in for injuries. [source]
- Through early April 2026, he had spent the season in Buffalo (Triple-A) with solid minor-league numbers and earned the 40-man roster spot prior to his MLB debut. [source][source][source]
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