The Toronto Blue Jays made a notable roster move on Thursday, designating former top prospect Orelvis Martinez for assignment to clear space on the 40‑man roster.

The decision came as the club activated right‑hander Alek Manoah from the 60‑day injured list and optioned him to Triple‑A Buffalo.

Martinez, 23, was once viewed as one of the organization’s most promising young talents. Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2018 for a $3.5-million bonus — the second-largest international signing in franchise history — he quickly climbed prospect rankings on the strength of his prodigious power.

Between 2021 and 2023, Martinez posted three consecutive seasons of at least 28 home runs in the minors, peaking as Toronto’s No. 2 prospect and earning a spot on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list.

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