The Blue Jays announced that they have signed left-hander Josh Walker to a one-year split contract. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the southpaw will make $760K, which is next year’s league minimum, for time spent in the majors. The Associated Press reports that he’ll be paid at a $180K rate while in the minors. Right-hander Hagen Danner has been designated for assignment as … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Josh Walker
Blue Jays Receiving Trade Interest In Bo Bichette
The Blue Jays are taking trade calls on Bo Bichette, writes Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. While Rosenthal cautions that Toronto is not actively shopping their shortstop, he reports that the Jays are willing to deal Bichette if another club meets a lofty asking price. That’s a change from last month. At the GM Meetings in early November, general manager Ross Atkins told Jon … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Receiving Trade Interest In Bo Bichette
Mariners Claim Nick Raposo
The Mariners have claimed catcher Nick Raposo off waivers from the Blue Jays, MLBTR has learned. The latter club designated him for assignment last week. The Mariners had 40-man roster vacancies and didn’t need to make a corresponding move. Raposo, 27 in June, still hasn’t made his major league debut. The Cardinals added him to their 40-man roster in June when both Willson … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Nick Raposo
Blue Jays Had Shown Interest In Cody Bellinger
After weeks of discussion between the Cubs and Yankees, Cody Bellinger landed in the Bronx. Before that was finalized, the Mariners and Astros were among the teams that had been loosely tied to the former MVP in trade rumors. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported just after the Bellinger trade that the Blue Jays had also been involved in talks with Chicago. It looks as if … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Had Shown Interest In Cody Bellinger
Blue Jays Have Shown Interest In Nick Pivetta
The Blue Jays are involved in the market for Nick Pivetta, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. They’re one of a handful of teams that has been linked to the 6’5″ righty. The Reds, Mets and incumbent Red Sox have also been linked to Pivetta this offseason. Pivetta, who is a native of British Columbia, is one of the better unsigned starting pitchers. He’s one of three … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Have Shown Interest In Nick Pivetta