Blue Jays’ Former Infielder Cuts Ties With New Team Shortly After Debut

BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ Former Infielder Cuts Ties With New Team Shortly After DebutByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 08:00am EDTTORONTO, CANADA - MAY 16: Michael Stefanic #16 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base as he singles in the third inning of their MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre on May 16, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a new identity as the momentum they enjoyed during an exciting World Series run last year eludes them in this season.The team holds a losing record after revamping its roster in the offseason and it’s becoming clear that the new-look lineup is unable to create the same kind of impact on games that it did as the hottest hitting team in the sport last year.“I never question the guys' effort and their prep, kind of just seems like we're kind of stuck in the middle there where you can either get a little separation or add on in a different way,” manager John Schneider said after a recent loss to the New York Yankees, per Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. “But when you get all singles, it's tough to make that sustainable, for sure.”ForbesDodgers’ Mookie Betts Sends Shohei Ohtani Message As Concerns MountBy Peter ChawagaToronto Blue Jays’ Former Second Baseman Cuts Ties With New Team After Just 2 GamesAmong the most significant changes for the Blue Jays are the loss of long-time shortstop Bo Bichette and the addition of veteran Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto. But now the team has gotten a surprising update on the availability of another one of its infielders from last year.“Infielder Michael Stefanic has elected free agency,” Darragh McDonald reported for MLB Trade Rumors. “The Athletics outrighted him to Triple-A yesterday. Since he has a previous career outright, he...