Backup Catcher Jansen First Ever to Play for Both Teams in a Major-League Game

Backup Catcher Jansen First Ever to Play for Both Teams in a Major-League Game
Danny Jansen of the Boston Red Sox watches his lineout during the resumption of the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston on Aug. 26, 2024. Charles Krupa/AP Photo
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BOSTON—Former Toronto Blue Jays and current Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen didn’t just play for both teams in the same game—a first in Major League Baseball history.

He played for both teams in the same inning.