MLB hot stove: Blue Jays sign pitcher Clay Buchholz

E.Jay Zarett

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The Blue Jays have added a pair of pitchers.

Toronto signed veteran Clay Buchholz, the team announced Tuesday.

Buchholz tallied a 7-2 record with a 2.01 ERA in 16 starts for the Diamondbacks last season. The two-time All-Star has also pitched for the Red Sox and Phillies over his 12-year career.

Toronto also reportedly agreed to terms with reliever Bud Norris.

Meanwhile, Norris’ minor-league deal with Toronto is worth $3 million with an additional $1.25 million in incentives, according to The Athletic. He recorded 28 saves and a 3.59 ERA with the Cardinals in 2018.

The Blue Jays finished 2018 with a 73-89 record and missed the playoffs for a second straight season.

 

E.Jay Zarett