Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Andy Burns was born August 7, 1990, in Greenville, South Carolina. He is an infielder in the MLB.

On May 6, 2016, Burns was called up by the Blue Jays. He made his Major League debut on May 9, striking out in a pinch-hitting appearance against the San Francisco Giants. Burns was optioned back to Buffalo on May 17, and recalled by the Blue Jays on June 15, only to be returned on June 18. Burns was recalled by the Blue Jays on July 8 and optioned back to Triple-A on July 22. He was recalled once more on September 27, but did not appear in any additional games for the Blue Jays. Burns appeared in ten games for the Blue Jays in 2016, scoring two runs and going hitless in six at-bats. On December 2, Burns was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers.