Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Reese McGuire

Discover the career path of Reese McGuire, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Reese McGuire is a professional baseball catcher currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. Previously, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Red Sox. His career consists of primarily being a catcher in Major League Baseball.

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2013: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2013, Reese McGuire was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the MLB draft.

August 1, 2016: Traded to the Toronto Blue Jays

On August 1, 2016, Reese McGuire, Harold Ramírez, and Francisco Liriano were traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Toronto Blue Jays.

2016: Traded to the Blue Jays

In 2016, Reese McGuire was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.

November 20, 2017: Added to Blue Jays 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2017, the Blue Jays added Reese McGuire to their 40-man roster, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft.

September 6, 2018: MLB Debut

On September 6, 2018, Reese McGuire was promoted to the major leagues by the Blue Jays and made his MLB debut that night against the Cleveland Indians, hitting a double for his first career hit.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Reese McGuire made his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays.

2019: Joined the Blue Jays

In 2019, Reese McGuire joined the Blue Jays in late July after Luke Maile was injured, appearing in 30 games throughout the season and hitting .299 with an .872 OPS.

April 1, 2021: Designated for Assignment

On April 1, 2021, Reese McGuire was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.

April 3, 2022: Traded to the Chicago White Sox

On April 3, 2022, Reese McGuire was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago White Sox.

August 1, 2022: Acquired by the Boston Red Sox

On August 1, 2022, Reese McGuire was acquired by the Boston Red Sox, along with Taylor Broadway, in exchange for Jake Diekman.

2022: Trades to the White Sox and Red Sox

During the 2022 season, Reese McGuire was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago White Sox and then traded from the White Sox to the Boston Red Sox.