Saltalamacchia was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday, John Lott of the Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays finally ran out of patience with Saltalamacchia, who has struggled mightily at the plate this season. After a disappointing 2016 in which he hit for a .171 batting average, the veteran catcher is slashing .040/.077/.040 in his 26 plate appearances so far in 2017.