Buffalo Bisons Released Infielder Lenyn Sosa
The Triple-A team parted ways with the 26-year-old infielder after he cleared outright assignment waivers.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Baseball
The Buffalo Bisons have released infielder Lenyn Sosa following his stint with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Sosa became a free agent after successfully clearing outright assignment waivers on August 18.
Why it matters
The roster move ends a challenging season for the infielder, who struggled with both performance and significant health setbacks. His departure marks the conclusion of his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays after being acquired earlier this spring.
Sosa recorded 1 home run and 9 RBI in 28 games with the Blue Jays this season, posting a combined slash line of .195/.207/.283. These figures follow his 2025 campaign where he tallied 22 home runs and 75 RBI for his previous team.
The players
Lenyn Sosa
Lenyn Sosa is a 26-year-old infielder who recently concluded his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are the Triple-A affiliate team that managed the recent personnel transaction.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional Major League Baseball team currently holding a 76-77 win-loss record.
The details
Sosa had been dealing with a right-wrist contusion that sidelined him starting on May 26. He was eventually transferred to the 60-day injured list in August before the club moved to release him.
Timeline
April 13, 2026: The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox.
May 26, 2026: Sosa suffered a right-wrist contusion.
August 18, 2026: Sosa cleared outright assignment waivers.
September 18, 2026: The Buffalo Bisons released Lenyn Sosa.
Season Trajectory
The release of Lenyn Sosa reflects the ongoing roster churn for the 76-77 Blue Jays as they look toward future organizational depth. This move follows the club's reliance on the MLB 60-day injured list as a primary procedural mechanism for managing long-term roster availability.
Sosa is now an unrestricted free agent capable of signing with any MLB organization immediately. His departure clears a spot on the Bisons' active roster for other depth prospects as the organization concludes its season.
The takeaway
Roster transparency often hinges on whether players clear outright waivers during the mid-to-late season. Fans and analysts should track these transactions to understand how depth is being reallocated across minor league systems.
Further reading
For more updates on roster moves and team performance, visit Buffalo Baseball.
