Dioner Navarro traded to Blue Jays for minor leaguer Colton Turner

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Saturday, August 27, 2016

CHICAGO -- The Toronto Blue Jays have added depth at catcher for the stretch run by re-acquiring veteran Dioner Navarro from the Chicago White Sox.

The Blue Jays sent minor league left-hander Colton Turner to Chicago in Friday's waiver deal. Navarro is likely to be the backup in Toronto behind Russell Martin.

Navarro, 32, spent two seasons with the Blue Jays before signing with the White Sox as a free agent in December. He has struggled the season, hitting .210 with six homers and 32 RBIs in 85 games.

The White Sox were looking to clear a roster spot with catcher Alex Avila set to come off the disabled list.

Turner, 25, has split time between Class A and Double-A this season.