Blue Jays' Breyvic Valera placed on the COVID-19 related IL

Updated: September 22, 2021, 3:32 PM ET

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla -- Toronto Blue Jays infielder Breyvic Valera was placed on the COVID-19 related IL and infielder Kevin Smith was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo before Wednesday's game at AL East-leading Tampa Bay.

The moves were made to allow for Valera to have contact tracing after a family member tested positive.

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Valera has tested negative.

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Blue Jays' Breyvic Valera placed on the COVID-19 related IL

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