Oramas, who was released by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, plans to play professionally in Mexico, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports.

The 24-year-old Mexican lefty was designated for assignment over the weekend, and he's apparently decided to pitch in his native country. If he fares well in the Mexican League, Oramas could take another crack at MLB next season. He reached the Triple-A level for the first time in 2014, posting a 5.61 ERA, 5.08 FIP, 7.6 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9.

Oramas was released by the Blue Jays on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Oramas was designated for assignment to free up room on the 40-man for Miguel Castro, Roberto Osuna and Devon Travis, all of whom made the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old southpaw should be able to find a spot in some organization's Triple-A rotation, despite posting a 5.61 ERA over 110.1 innings in his first taste of Triple-A ball last season.

Oramas was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Sunday, Sportsnet's Mike Wilner reports.

Oramas was one of the 40-man roster casualties that allowed the Jays to add Miguel Castro, Roberto Osuna and Devon Travis to the Opening Day roster. The former Padres' farmhand will open the year in the rotation for Triple-A Buffalo, should he choose to accept this designation.

Oramas will begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo after being optioned by the Blue Jays during spring training.

Oramas has never pitched above Triple-A, where he started 21 games for the El Paso Chihuahuas in the Padres organization last season. Oramas pitched 1.1 innings for Blue Jays in spring training, conceding a hit and two walks while striking out two. With a logjam of relievers as-is, Oramas will likely have to bide his time in Triple-A for the foreseeable future as the Jays' pitching staff is filled with rising stars and the 24-year-old Oramas needs to show a consistent ability to get batters out at the Triple-A level before getting called up.

Oramas was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Oramas was designated for assignment by the Padres on Tuesday to open up a 40-man roster spot for Brandon Morrow. Although he struggled last season to the tune of a 5.61 ERA at Triple-A, the Blue Jays have decided to add him to their 40-man roster.

The Padres designated Oramas for assignment Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Oramas was removed from the 40-man roster to open up a spot for Brandon Morrow. It seems unlikely he will be claimed off waivers after posting a 5.61 ERA in 23 Triple-A appearances last season, so his next step is uncertain.

Padres optioned LHP Juan Oramas to Triple-A Tuscon, OF Yeison Asencio to Double-A San Antonio; reassigned OF Daniel Robertson, RHPs Adys Portillo and Joe Ross to minor league camp.

There are no surprises in this group. Oramas, 23, has a shot to make his major league debut this season after posting a 3.07 ERA with 64 strikeouts over 55 2/3 Double-A innings last year.

Padres purchased the contract of LHP Juan Oramas from Double-A San Antonio.

The 23-year-old southpaw finished with a 2.87 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 79/18 K/BB ratio in 62 2/3 innings between Double-A and the Padres' rookie league affiliate. Oramas' addition to the 40-man roster protects him from being selected in December's Rule 5 Draft.

Padres re-signed LHP Juan Oramas to a minor league contract.

Oramas was non-tendered by the Padres last month, but the two sides have hammered out a new agreement. The 22-year-old left-hander had Tommy John surgery in June and will likely be sidelined until around midseason.

Padres non-tendered LHP Juan Oramas.

The 22-year-old left-hander posted a disappointing 6.37 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 33/16 K/BB ratio in 35 1/3 innings at Double-A San Antonio in 2012, but was limited to just eight starts due to elbow trouble.

Padres recalled LHP Juan Oramas from Double-A San Antonio.

Oramas was limited to just eight starts this season due to a bone spur in his pitching elbow. The Padres have high hopes for the 22-year-old.

Padres purchased the contract of LHP Juan Oramas from Double-A San Antonio.

The move protects him from December's Rule 5 Draft. Oramas, 21, posted a 3.49 ERA and 106/29 K/BB ratio over 108 1/3 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A. He's only 5-foot-10, but has three average or better pitches, including a plus-curveball. The southpaw should begin the 2012 season at the Triple-A level.