Valera was released by the Blue Jays on Tuesday in order to pursue an opportunity in a foreign league, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Valera remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Valera was reinstated from the COVID-related injured list Thursday.

The Blue Jays will place Valera on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday after he was identified as a close contact of an infected person, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Valera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Valera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Valera went 3-for-3 with a walk and three RBI in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays.

Valera went 2-for-6 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 22-7 win over the Orioles.

Valera is on the bench for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Valera went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 10-8 win over Oakland.