Toronto Blue Jays sign former Detroit Tigers utility player
Photo credit: Kirby Lee – alamy.com
Tigers AA/AAA utility guru, Carlos Mendoza has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to his instagram.
Mendoza spent the first six years of his pro career in the Tigers organization, hitting .287/.394/.409 with seven homers and 12 steals between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo in 2025.
He also tallied 7 HR and 41 RBI with 12 SB. Walked 53 times, struck out 45 times across 97 games
Carlos Mendoza signs with the Blue Jays organization. 🤙🤌
Mendoza lacks power but can flat out hit and a defensive guru
Tigers minor league managers love Mendoza because of his versatility. Doesn’t hit for power but having a solid year so far in Toledo and Erie, batting .350/.474/.974.
Carlos Mendoza leads his pack to victory 🐺The Tigers prospect records four hits and three RBIs for the Erie Seawolves in Game 1 of the Eastern League Finals.
Carlos Mendoza with his fourth home run of the season (two with Erie, two with Toledo) as he is one home run away from tying his career high of five last season. Erie goes up 1-0.
Slated to turn 26 in December, Mendoza can play all over the field and will likely open the 2026 season in a utility role at Triple-A Buffalo.
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