JP Ricciardi on the Fan590 this morning announced that the Jays had designated Royce Clayton for assignment after yesterdays game. Per JP, John McDonald had won the shortstop job and the Jays did not feel they should keep Clayton around in a backup role. JP said that the Jays would make a roster move before Fridays game, presumably to call-up Rey Olmedo.
JP also said that the Jays would be unlikely to have many September call-ups. He repeated that this years team will be next years team so he didn't need to audition many players. Expect to see a few guys who could be in the bullpen or play in a reserve role next season.
Clayton's release should not be a big surprise, he was losing playing time, his defense was being questioned, and he was not happy in a backup role.
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