TORONTO — The versatile and hard-hitting Sean Rodriguez is emerging as a possible fit for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Much like Steve Pearce, another free agent the Blue Jays have looked into, Rodriguez is a right-handed hitter who can serve as a complement to Justin Smoak at first base and in the outfield.

The 31-year-old offers even more positional flexibility than Pearce, having played at every spot but pitcher and catcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016, hitting 18 home runs in 352 plate appearances with an .859 OPS.

Having spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before being traded to Pittsburgh two winters ago, he’s also familiar with the AL East.