Norichika Aoki

Blue Jays designate Nori Aoki for assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays designated outfielder Nori Aoki for assignment.

What It Means:

Aoki started just seven games for the Blue Jays since being acquired from the Houston Astros on July 31 at the trade deadline. He went 9-for-32 (.281) with 3 home runs in that span, including 3-for-4 with a dinger and 2 RBI on Sunday afternoon. Reliever Leonel Campos was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo.

In 83 games (258 plate appearances) this season, Aoki recorded a .274/.319/.402 slash and .721 OPS while tallying 5 home runs, 27 RBI, 32 runs scored, and 5 steals.