MLB Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins confirmed on a video call with reporters that manager Charlie Montoyo's option year has been picked up by the team Tuesday.
(Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)The Toronto Blue Jays are picking up the option year on manager Charlie Montoyo's contract.
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins confirmed the option pickup on a video call with reporters on Tuesday.
The Blue Jays reached the expanded playoffs as the final wild-card entry last year and were swept by Tampa Bay in two games.
Atkins also said that right-hander Nate Pearson aggravated a groin issue during a bullpen session Tuesday morning.
The Blue Jays will start the season playing home games in Dunedin, Fla., due to pandemic-related border restrictions.
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