Jays send Gonzalez to Buffalo to make room for Wells

Seattle Mariners' Casper Wells, center, is congratulated by Carlos Triunfel, left, and Trayvon Robinson on his three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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The Canadian Press
Published Friday, April 12, 2013 3:12PM EDT

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays sent right-hander Edgar Gonzalez to triple-A Buffalo on Friday to make room on the 25-man roster for outfielder Casper Wells.

Wells, who was claimed on waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, was expected to report to the club in Kansas City before Friday night's game against the Royals.

In 93 games for the Mariners last season, Wells had a .228 batting average with 10 homers and 36 RBIs.

To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Alex Burnett had been designated for assignment. He was claimed on outright waivers Friday by the Baltimore Orioles.