Blue Jays could fill roster spot with Dominguez

TORONTO — The Blue Jays have no choice but to move forward without Chris Colabello in their immediate plans after the 32-year-old tested positive for a banned substance. The good thing is they have options.

Colabello was suspended 80 games without pay on Friday for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. He will be out until at least July — but per league rules, even upon his return, Colabello will not be eligible for the postseason.

Justin Smoak is the biggest beneficiary of Colabello’s suspension, as he becomes the everyday guy at first base. Toronto has opted to temporarily carry an extra pitcher on the roster in Colabello’s absence, but that is expected to change after Sunday’s game vs. Oakland.

Here’s a closer look at which player might get the call to join the big league club:

1B/3B Matt Dominguez: Dominguez was the first name Toronto manager John Gibbons mentioned as a possible replacement for Colabello. The 26-year-old has appeared in parts of four seasons in the big leagues and is a former everyday player for …

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