Overview
- MLB insider Francys Romero first reported the deal, which the Blue Jays later reflected on their official transaction log.
- Lasaracina, 22, is the first player on a 2026 WBC roster reported to sign with an MLB club this tournament.
- He remains with Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic, delaying his reporting to Toronto until the event concludes.
- The Venezuela-born catcher posted a .374 average with a 1.030 OPS across 91 Italian Serie A games from 2022–24, according to Baseball Reference.
- The move adds organizational depth behind Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman, with a likely assignment to A or AA when he reports.