The Toronto Blue Jays have closed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays

The Blue Jays designated Eisert for assignment a few days ago as they have a full 40 man roster and need to make room if they plan on closing a few deals in the coming days.

The Blue Jays announced this afternoon that they have traded Eisert to the Rays in exchange for future cash considerations after he was DFA'd earlier this week.

The Blue Jays likely decided to DFA Eisert because they are serious about getting a deal done with Alonso and Scherzer which they need to make room for on their roster if they close the deal.

If the Blue Jays do end up closing on both Scherzer and Alonso which they have both made offers to, they will still need to get rid of at least one more player off of their 40 man roster.

The Blue Jays drafted Eisert in the 18th round of the 2019 MLB draft and he made his first appearance in the majors this season in which he pitched 6.2 innings for Toronto, finishing with a 4.05 ERA and 2 strike outs.

Since Eisert has so little experience in the MLB and is still young, this was a good move by the Rays as he could still have a promising future in the MLB.

Fans are hoping that this trade means that they are closing in on a big signing which most hope will be Alonso.