Infielder Edgardo Alfonzo, released last weekend by the Angels, is on the verge of signing a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays.
Alfonzo, 32, is expected to join the Jays’ Class AAA affiliate and play second base. If he performs well, he eventually could take over at second for the Jays. Aaron Hill, the team’s current second baseman, then would move to shortstop.
The Blue Jays demoted shortstop Russ Adams along with right-hander Josh Towers to Class AAA Wednesday night after a 10-8 loss to the Devil Rays. The team has been pursuing a trade for Angels second baseman Adam Kennedy, but the talks have not progressed.
Alfonzo was 5-for-50 (.100) with the Angels and struggled to adjust to a part-time role.