The Toronto Blue Jays, much like the 29 other MLB teams, wrapped up their last game before the All-Star break on Sunday afternoon. Toronto, which was out West facing the San Diego Padres, lost its series finale 5-4.
The Jays enter the All-Star break in last place in the AL East with a 45-51 record. They are 12.0 games back of first place, but just 2.5 games back of an AL Wild Card spot. However, before the All-Star break, the Blue Jays made a notable signing of a five-year MLB veteran.
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Blue Jays Reportedly Sign Daz Cameron
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 04: Daz Cameron #20 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 04, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Per his MLB.com transactions page, Daz Cameron has signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Over five MLB seasons, Cameron has played for the Detroit Tigers, Athletics, and Milwaukee Brewers.
It was a roster move that went under the radar. MLB.com wrote (on July 8):Â
“Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RF Daz Cameron to a minor league contract.”
The signing came just about a week after Cameron was let go by the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 29-year-old outfielder was once a top prospect with the Detroit Tigers, but his MLB career hasn’t quite panned out, and this quiet Blue Jays signing could be a sign that Toronto still believes he can play.
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Daz Cameron’s MLB Career
GettyOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 07: Daz Cameron #28 of the Oakland Athletics hits a single in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at the Oakland Coliseum on September 7, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
Daz Cameron broke into Major League Baseball in 2020 with the Tigers.
He’s yet to play more than 66 games in any MLB season. Over 435 career at-bats, Cameron has batted .200 with 16 doubles, 11 home runs, and a lifetime OPS+ of 65. The offensive numbers just haven’t been that pretty in any of his seasons.
In 2025 (his last MLB action), Cameron batted .195 across 41 at-bats, with one home run and 8 total hits.
His career bWAR is -1.7.
MLBTR.com’s Mark Polishuk hit the news, which was a quiet roster move by the Blue Jays, and wrote (on 7/12):
“Now in his age-29 season, Cameron has posted some big numbers at the Triple-A level over the last few years, on top of his performance in South Korea. His base-stealing skill and his ability to play all three outfield positions adds to his usefulness as a depth player, though it remains to be seen if the Jays will give Cameron a look in the majors.”
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