The Blue Jays have re-signed infielder Ramon Santiago, MLB.com’s Gregor Chisholm reports on Twitter. Santiago, 35, was released late in March after suffering a broken collarbone.
The veteran had seemed a plausible candidate for a roster spot — if not a starting role — with the Jays out of camp. He had a nice start to the spring and offered a good bit of big league experience for a Toronto club that still has some uncertainty at second base. Santiago, 35, owns a .243/.314/.330 slash in 2,974 career plate appearances compiled over 13 big league seasons.
As things stand, the Blue Jays are set to roll with rookie Devon Travis at the keystone, with Steve Tolleson in reserve. When he recovers from his surgery, Santiago will join Munenori Kawasaki and Jonathan Diaz as depth options.
ESPNDeportes.com’s Enrique Rojas and Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com tweeted last week that Santiago was expected to re-join Toronto.
