Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen will make MLB history. Here's how.
BOSTON – Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen will make Major League Baseball history on Monday when he takes on his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays.
Jansen will become the first player in baseball history to play for both teams in the same game. Boston manager Alex Cora announced Friday that Jansen will be behind the plate for the Red Sox on Monday when the Sox and Blue Jays complete a suspended day at Fenway Park.
Red Sox-Blue Jays suspended game
The Red Sox and Blue Jays started their game on June 26 at Fenway Park. Jansen, who was batting seventh for Toronto, was at the plate when the game was delayed due to rain. The game was eventually suspended and rescheduled for Monday as part of a doubleheader.
That's where things got interesting. Prior to the MLB trade deadline, Jansen was dealt to Boston for three prospects.
When the game resumes on Monday, the Blue Jays will be forced to use a pinch-hitter in Jansen's place.
Boston's lineup the day the game started included Reese McGuire, who was designated for assignment and later assigned to Triple-A Worcester.
As a result, Jansen will be in the Red Sox lineup Monday.
Jansen told the Athletic it's a "unique thing" and "it's going to be nuts."
Who is Danny Jansen?
Jansen played in 61 games for the Blue Jays this season before being traded. The catcher spent seven seasons in Toronto before the trade.
With Boston, Jansen has hit .257 with two home runs and five runs batted in while appearing in 13 games.