Blue Jays make first round of roster cuts

So far, the moves mostly affect minor league players and non-roster invitees. The following have been re-assigned to minor league camp:

C Robert Brooks
RHP Adam Kloffenstein
INF Charles McAdoo
INF Rainer Nunez
INF Eddinson Paulino
OF RJ Schreck
C Andres Sosa

Nunez had a strong spring, going 3-9 with four RBIs, including a two-run single in today's win over the Tigers. However, as a bat-first 1B with little positional versatility there simply isn't room for him on the roster - yet.

McAdoo is another notable name on this list. Though the 22-year old third baseman homered, he only hit 167 and still needs more time to develop.

Kloffenstein was set to begin the year in Triple-A as the Blue Jays seventh or eighth starter. However, he suffered a minor injury at the start and his slow recovery prevented him from getting game action. Still, he's a candidate to be added to the 40-man roster once the season starts.

Neither Brooks nor Sosa saw much action. With their re-assignment, the Blue Jays have seven catchers remaining camp, including Alejandro Kirk.

Pitching prospect Adam Macko, who is on the active roster, was optioned to Triple-A. Macko suffered a tear of his meniscus early on in camp, and will need several weeks of recovery. Depending on how his rehab goes, he could still be a contributor for the Blue Jays come July.

The Blue Jays now have 61 players remaining. A second round of cuts will likely happen in about week's time.