Kendrys Morales traded by Blue Jays to Athletics ahead of Opening Day

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 7:17 PM CDT Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019 Last Modified: 7:18 PM CDT Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019

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TORONTO - Veteran designated hitter Kendrys Morales was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

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TORONTO - Veteran designated hitter Kendrys Morales was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

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TORONTO – Veteran designated hitter Kendrys Morales was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

The Blue Jays also sent cash considerations to Oakland.

Toronto got minor league infielder Jesus Lopez and international signing bonus pool space in return.

Toronto Blue Jays' Kendrys Morales takes a seat before an on-field session in Toronto on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Blue Jays have reportedly traded DH Kendrys Morales to the Oakland Athletics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

The 35-year-old Morales hit .249 with 15 doubles, 21 home runs, and 50 walks over 130 games in 2018.

The switch-hitter played two seasons in Toronto, combining to hit .249 with 40 doubles, 49 home runs, and 142 RBIs across 280 games.

Morales has a career average of .268 and 211 home runs over 12 MLB seasons with the Jays, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, and Kansas City Royals.