According to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Toronto Blue Jays are calling up infielder Charles McAdoo, their No. 26 prospect (per MLB Pipeline), from Triple-A Buffalo.
Reports: Blue Jays Promoting Infield Prospect Charles McAdoo
Now 24 years old, McAdoo was a 13th-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft out of San Jose State University. After roughly a year in their minor league system, he was traded to the Blue Jays at the 2024 trade deadline in exchange for utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who would end up back in Toronto the following season after the Pirates waived him.
McAdoo spent last season at Double-A New Hampshire, where he slashed .247/.318/.413 with 16 home runs and 45 RBI in 121 games, particularly catching fire in the summer. He also had 34 stolen bases and 24 doubles. In 2026, the Blue Jays promoted McAdoo to Buffalo to start the season. In 49 games so far, he is slashing .250/.356/.436 with eight homers and 27 RBI.
The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up infield prospect Charles McAdoo, a source tells ESPN. A 13th-round pick in 2023, McAdoo has played first, second and third base this season, when he has hit .250/.356/.436 with eight home runs and 27 RBIs at Triple-A.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 28, 2026
Although he only ranks as the No. 26 in the Blue Jays system, McAdoo was on the radar this spring as a prospect to watch. Standing at an even six feet and weighing in at 210 pounds, his combination of power and speed could translate well to the big leagues if he can solve major league pitching relatively quickly. He also provides defensive versatility, seeing time at first, second, and third base this season.
A distant cousin of NBA legend Bob McAdoo, the right-handed slugger is described in MLB Pipeline’s scouting report as having “bat speed, an ability to handle high velocity and legitimate power bona fides.” The Blue Jays will take all the offensive help they can get at the moment, so it would be a bonus to see Charles McAdoo produce early and often.
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