TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 21: Brandon Valenzuela #59 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on ahead of playing against the Tampa Bay Rays in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 21, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays continue to reshape their catching depth as they balance immediate major league needs with the long-term development of younger talent throughout the organization. Forbes Mets Launch Trade Deadline Shakeup With Wave Of Minor League ReleasesToronto Blue Jays Cut Ties With Young Backstop After Short Stint That reality came to a head for one young backstop in the system last week when the Blue Jays moved on from four-year Minnesota Twins prospect Patrick Winkel. Long viewed as a defense-first prospect, Valenzuela has begun showing the type of offensive consistency that could allow him to contribute regularly at the major league level and it seems to be changing the Blue Jays’ depth plans. MORE FOR YOU Forbes Braves Cut Ties With Veteran Shortstop After Ronald Acuna Jr Move