According to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun, the Blue Jays are showing interest in free agent infielder Munenori Kawasaki. The 31-year-old posted an abysmal .192/.257/.202 line over 61 games with the Mariners in his first taste of MLB action in 2012. If there is mutual interest, Kawasaki could compete for a reserve infielder role with the Jays.

Mariners released INF Munenori Kawasaki. The 31-year-old infielder signed a minor league contract with the Mariners last winter then posted a putrid .192/.257/.202 batting line in 115 plate appearances. Kawasaki seems likely to head back to Japan.

Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Orioles. Kawasaki surprisingly accounted for the majority of the Mariners' offense against Chris Tillman. Its possible he could play himself into more playing time, but he'll more likely resume a reserve when Brendan Ryan is healthy enough to return to the lineup.

Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-3 with a three-run double Monday in the Mariners' 8-6 win over the Angels. The double more than doubled Kawasaki's RBI total as a major leaguer; he entered the day with a .158 average and two RBI in 38 at-bats. The Mariners could consider increasing his playing time with Brendan Ryan struggling so mightily at the plate, but it's not at all likely Kawasaki would outhit Ryan in the long run.

Munenori Kawasaki is batting just .133/.235/.133 through his first 17 MLB plate appearances. Kawasaki was signed to a minor league contract this winter and was able to crack the Mariners' Opening Day roster. But it's probably not meant to last. The 30-year-old had a weak .636 OPS last season in Japan and the M's have ample glove-first types.

Munenori Kawasaki smacked three hits in five at-bats on Tuesday against the Reds. He added a run and an RBI, giving him five and nine, respectively. Lacking power, he has nonetheless earned the right to become part of the Opening Day roster conversation, as he is now batting .367 through 11 games.

Munenori Kawasaki has looked sharp at the plate so far, batting .429 with eight RBI in 19 spring at-bats. The 30-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games. However, his upside is severely limited, so take his quick start with a grain of salt at this stage.

Mariners signed SS Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract. Kawasaki carries a strong defensive reputation, but he batted just .267 with a .636 OPS last season for the Softbank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball. He's a longshot to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster and probably won't ever be a regular here in the states.