Blue Jays recall Dwight Smith Jr. from triple-A Buffalo

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. (Nathan Denette/CP)

The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled outfielder Dwight Smith Jr..

Smith has a .791 OPS in 24 games with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons this season, to go along with two home runs.

The move was made in correspondence with the optioning of outfield prospect Anthony Alford, who was sent down on Sunday.

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