In a groundbreaking move, Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history by becoming the first player to suit up for two different teams in the same game. This unique situation arose when a game between the Blue Jays and Red Sox was suspended due to rain back in June and is set to resume on August 26. Jansen, who was with the Blue Jays at the time of the suspension, was traded to the Red Sox a month before the rescheduled game. This means that he will be catching for both teams in the same game.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed this historic move, stating that Jansen will catch the continuation of the suspended game on Monday. This will not only lead to the adjustment of the catcher position but also two other positions in the lineup. Jansen will be batting ninth in place of Reese McGuire and will catch the at-bat that he stood in the batter’s box for two months ago. If Toronto’s pinch hitter takes his place during the at-bat, they will inherit Jansen’s 0-1 count, and Jansen will not be credited with the result of the at-bat according to MLB rules.
This unprecedented event is sure to go down in sports trivia history, with Jansen’s name becoming synonymous with this unique achievement. Baseball fans are eagerly anticipating this game on August 26 to witness this historic moment in MLB history.
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