In a truly unprecedented turn of events, catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history at Fenway Park on Monday afternoon. Jansen, currently a member of the Boston Red Sox, will become the first player ever to play for both teams in the same game when the Red Sox resume their suspended game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Red Sox manager Alex Cora enthusiastically announced the decision, stating, "Yeah, he's catching. Let's make history!"

The upcoming game is the continuation of a June 26 match that was halted due to rain during the top of the second inning. Jansen, then playing for the Blue Jays, was behind the plate when the game was suspended. However, during the deadline, he was traded to the Red Sox and took the roster spot of Reese McGuire, who started the June 26 game as the Red Sox catcher.

Given the rule regarding substitutions for suspended games, Jansen's unique situation is entirely within the boundaries defined by MLB. Rule 7.02(h) stipulates that any player who was not with the club when the game was suspended can be used as a substitute, even if they were originally in the opposing team's lineup. Therefore, Jansen will be eligible to play for both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox in this exceptional game.

Adding to the intrigue, Jansen was at the plate for his first at-bat of the day when the game was suspended. Now, when the game resumes on Monday, the Blue Jays will have a runner on first base with one out, and the batter who replaces Jansen in Toronto's lineup will inherit his 0-1 count.

Both teams will be able to utilize their entire current roster when the suspended game recommences. Limiting them to the players they had on the roster back in June would create logistical challenges after a two-month layoff.

It's not just Jansen who will be facing a unique challenge. The Blue Jays will have to replace more than half of their starting lineup, with several veterans traded away and four players no longer in the organization. Additionally, an injury further compounds their lineup changes, resulting in a total of five players from the original June 26 lineup being unavailable for the game.

Jansen himself is excited about the prospect of making history, referring to it as an "oddity" and a "crazy, crazy thing for baseball." Fans and fellow players have been intrigued by this one-of-a-kind situation, and Jansen's notable appearance will undoubtedly be a memorable moment in the sport's history.

As the countdown to Monday's game at Fenway Park begins, baseball enthusiasts eagerly await the fascinating display of talent and the unprecedented sight of Danny Jansen donning both the Blue Jays and Red Sox jerseys in the same match.