Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Gift Ngoepe (61) follows through on a game-winning two-run double in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta on May 24, 2017. The Toronto Blue Jays made a move on Monday night to shore up their middle infield.Toronto acquired second baseman Gift Ngoepe in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, John Bazemore
Republished November 20, 2017 - 7:41 PM
Original Publication Date November 20, 2017 - 5:06 PM
PITTSBURGH - The Toronto Blue Jays made a move on Monday night to shore up their middle infield.
Toronto acquired second baseman Gift Ngoepe in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
The 27-year-old Ngoepe became the first African-born player in baseball history to reach the major leagues when he debuted on April 26 in a loss to the Chicago Cubs. Ngoepe, who is from South Africa, hit .222 in 28 games for the Pirates while spending the majority of the season at Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Blue Jays also selected right-handed pitcher Conner Greene, catcher Dan Jansen, catcher Reese McGuire, left-handed pitcher Tom Pannone and first baseman Rowdy Tellez to their 40-man roster.
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