Blue Jays Claim Smoak Off Waivers

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Seattle Mariners first baseman and former Gamecock Justin Smoak off waivers Tuesday. The 27-year-old Smoak appeared in 80 games for the Mariners last season, batting.202 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs. The former first-round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2008 has spent parts five seasons in the majors, recording a .224 average with 74 home runs in 566 games. Smoak is USC’s all-time home run leader. He hit 62 home runs in his three seasons as a Gamecock (2006–08). Copyright one space© The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.