In a remarkable turn of events, Danny Jansen is slated to become the first major leaguer to play catcher for both the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays in an upcoming game. The 29-year-old catcher was on the verge of batting for the Blue Jays when a rain delay forced the suspension of the game against the Red Sox on June 26. Now, with the resumption of this game scheduled as part of a doubleheader on Monday, Jansen is set to make history.

As news of Jansen's unique opportunity circulated within the baseball community, Boston manager Alex Cora enthusiastically expressed his anticipation for the momentous event. "He's catching. Let's make history," Cora stated with excitement ahead of the Red Sox's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, in which they suffered a 12-2 defeat.

Jansen, however, was initially taken aback by the realization that he would be the first player to achieve this feat. "I don't know if it's set in for me. It's definitely a cool thing. Definitely grateful," Jansen remarked. He confessed that he hadn't expected to be the first, highlighting the rarity of such occurrences in the sport and acknowledging the game's long and storied history.

This unprecedented turn of events stems from Jansen's transfer to the Red Sox, which took place through a trade on July 27. Prior to joining Boston, Jansen was an integral part of the Blue Jays' roster.

In the meantime, Reese McGuire, who was initially Boston's catcher during the suspended game, has been assigned outright to Triple-A Worcester following Jansen's addition to the team. This transaction solidifies Jansen's position as the Red Sox's catcher for the resumption of the postponed game against his former team, the Blue Jays.

During Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jansen, even though hitless in four at-bats, showcased his capabilities behind the plate as he caught for the Red Sox. Since joining the team, he has batted .257 with two home runs in 13 games.

With anticipation building and baseball enthusiasts eagerly awaiting Monday's doubleheader, Danny Jansen's upcoming appearance as catcher for both the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays is undeniably a historic moment in the annals of Major League Baseball.