The Blue Jays #2 prospect Orelvis Martinez has began his rehab assignment in Triple-A as he is finishing up his 80 game suspension for PEDs
Insider Shi David announced that the Blue Jays plan on having Martinez play in the Dominican winter league named Lidom to stay in shape and catch up on his missed games this season.
"I expect the Blue Jays will have Orelvis Martinez head to the Dominican Republic to play in the winter leagues for LIDOM"
- Shi Davidi
Toronto seems to still have high hopes for Martinez despite the suspension since they are taking an interest in his off-season and want to make sure he is ready for next year.
It will be itneresting to see if when he shows up next year to training camp he will be ready to start off the season in the MLB or if he will go down to Triple-A.