While the Toronto Blue Jays were looking for their first road win of the season in Chicago on Saturday, the front office was busy tinkering with the roster.
Infielder Tyler Fitzgerald was acquired from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, the Blue Jays announced.
The 28-year-old was subsequently optioned to triple-A Buffalo.
Fitzgerald made 72 appearances with the Giants in 2025, hitting .217 for 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 14 RBIs. He also racked up nine stolen bases and seven defensive runs saved while playing second base.
The Giants selected Fitzgerald in the fourth round of the 2019 draft out of the University of Louisville. He’d make his debut in 2023.
The Springfield, Ill. native was one of the fastest players in baseball two years ago, ranked tied-third in the majors for average sprint speed in 2024 at 30.0 feet per second (min. 50 opportunities).
In 178 games over three seasons with San Francisco, Fitzgerald slashed .252/.309/.430 with 31 doubles, three triples, 21 home runs, 53 RBI and 28 stolen bases.