The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed first baseman Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and have optioned him to triple-A Buffalo.

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The 26-year-old Wilkins appeared in 14 games this spring for the White Sox, batting .333 with six RBI.

The first baseman batted .293 last season for the Charlotte Knights in triple-A with league-high 30 home runs and 85 RBI.