Blue Jays promote Billy McKinney to the active roster on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Billy McKinney was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

What It Means:

McKinney will join the active roster on Tuesday after the Blue Jays placed pitcher Edwin Jackson on the 10-day Injured List. In 76 Triple-A at-bats, McKinney produced a .211 average with 2 home runs and 13 RBI.

In 41 games this season, McKinney is hitting .221 with three home runs and nine RBI.