The Toronto Blue Jays elected to release outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., and it doesn’t sound like there’s a lot of immediate interest in his services.
The Detroit Tigers are one team who could see the need for another outfielder, and while general manager Al Avila said the team would look into Upton, it doesn’t sound like they’re going to push hard for him.
The Tigers are doing their due diligence on Melvin Upton, Jr., general manager Al Avila said.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) April 2, 2017
Upton doesn't sound like a strong possibility, but the Tigers will "look into it and see if it makes sense for us," Avila said.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) April 2, 2017
Another team short on outfielders, the San Francisco Giants, also reportedly won’t pursue him.
Melvin Upton Jr. not on #sfgiants radar.
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) April 2, 2017
The Blue Jays wanted to trade Upton before they released him. Given the lack of interest now, it’s pretty clear why they failed to do so.
H/T MLB Trade Rumors
