Blue Jays acquire MacIver

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired C Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers. Photo: Toronto Blue Jays/X

April 24, 2026

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired C Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.

MacIver has been optioned to the triple-A Buffalo roster.

MacIver, 29, has appeared in 14 games for Texas’ triple-A squad in Round Rock this season, slashing .170/.333/.255 while throwing out four of nine potential base stealers.

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound catcher was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the ninth round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Washington. MacIver made his MLB debut for the Athletics in 2025, hitting .186 across 33 games with five doubles, three home runs, and nine RBIs.

The Pleasant Hill, Calif, native has suited up for 597 career minor league contests between the Rockies, Athletics, and Rangers organizations, slashing .262/.350/.438 with 116 doubles, 17 triples, 74 home runs, and 335 RBIs (.788 OPS).

To make room on the 40-man roster, INF Tyler Fitzgerald has been designated for assignment.