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Blue Jays call up Velandia, demote Lind (AP)

 
One night after losing shortstops David Eckstein and John McDonald to injury, the Blue Jays purchased the contract of infielder Jorge Velandia from Triple-A Syracuse and sent struggling outfielder Adam Lind back to Triple-A. With both Eckstein (right hip) and McDonald (right ankle) feeling better Wednesday, the Blue Jays chose to wait another day before deciding whether either player would wind up... (link)

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