Blue Jays activate Paredes, promote Venditte

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TORONTO — The Blue Jays activated the versatile Jimmy Paredes and recalled switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Rangers.

Utility man Andy Burns and right-hander Dustin Antolin were optioned to Buffalo to make room on the 25-man active roster. The move for Paredes had been expected after he was claimed on waivers Monday and Venditte provides a fresh arm for a recently overworked bullpen.

Paredes has spent most of his career in the infield, but he also has the ability to play …

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