Prospect Alford gets the call to join Blue Jays

Blue Jays' No. 3 prospect Anthony Alford earned a promotion to the big leagues for Friday's game against the Orioles. Alford, who chose a baseball career over football in 2014, is hitting .325 at Double-A New Hampshire this season with 10 extra-base hits, 11 RBIs and a .411 on-base percentage in 33 games.

By Gregor Chisholm