The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up infield prospect Charles McAdoo from Triple-A Buffalo, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The 24-year-old utility player will join the Major League roster ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
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McAdoo is expected to make his Major League Baseball debut after spending the 2026 season with the Buffalo Bisons.
The Blue Jays need to clear space on both their active and 40-man rosters before the game in Baltimore, as reported by MLB Trade Rumors.
Triple-A Performance and Versatility
In Triple-A this year, McAdoo has posted a . 250/.
356/.
436 slash line with eight home runs, 27 RBIs, 31 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 202 plate appearances.
The right-handed hitter has split his defensive time primarily between first, second, and third base this season, offering versatility to a Toronto bench that currently lacks minor-league options.
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Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 13th round of the 2023 draft out of San Jose State, McAdoo was traded to Toronto during the 2024 season in exchange for Isiah Kiner-Falefa and cash considerations.
Baseball America recently ranked him as the 16th best prospect in the Toronto farm system, noting his above-average power and arm strength.
The promotion comes as Toronto seeks offensive depth.
Sportsnet reports that the team ranks 20th in Major League Baseball with 51 home runs through 55 games in 2026.
TSN reported that Toronto secured a 2-1 victory against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, moving their record to 27-29, which places them 8.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.
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McAdoo provides an additional bench piece alongside recently activated outfielder Nathan Lukes as the Blue Jays begin their series in Baltimore.
