The Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Nurberto German, adding another young arm to a system that's been busy all fall.

German is listed at 6-foot-3 and throws right-handed. Further details on the signing, including his age and contract terms, weren't immediately available.

It's the latest in a steady stream of under-the-radar moves. Toronto recently added Dominican right-hander Windel Encarnacion, Venezuelan outfielder Orangel Guanaguaney and Dutch shortstop Cayro Hazel.

The Jays also landed Taiwanese amateur pitcher Cai-Chen Long and outfielder Sebastián Enriquez from the Diablos Rojos del México.

The pattern is clear. The front office is casting a wide net for talent, especially young pitching.

Why does one more arm matter? Because 2026 showed how fast pitching depth can disappear.

Nurberto German joins a Blue Jays pitching pipeline under construction

Toronto used 16 different starting pitchers this season. José Berrios, Bowden Francis and Jake Bloss are all coming back from significant injuries.

The upper levels already feature names like Nolan Perry, the organization's No. 2 prospect, and lefty Javen Coleman. German starts much further down that ladder.

His frame is a nice starting point. At his size, there's plenty for the development staff to work with.

These are exactly the right moves for a club rebuilding its depth. Low-cost signings carry almost no risk, and one hit can save millions down the road.

Signing young arms is like planting a row of seeds in spring. You don't know which ones will sprout, but you'll go hungry if you never plant.

Director of pitching Justin Lehr's program has focused on strike-throwing and count leverage. That's the development path German will step into.

The timing is notable, too. These moves land as free agency opens and the club prepares for a likely lockout on Dec. 1.

Nobody expects German in Toronto anytime soon. But in an organization that just learned how valuable pitching depth is, every new arm gets a real look.