Blue Jays sign former Phillies right hander as he comes out of retirement for Toronto

Feb 10, 2026 (8:18 PM)

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Phillippe Aumont signing a minor league deal with Toronto is the magical comeback story we all desperately needed.

Ross Atkins just pulled off the most fascinating transaction of the entire spring.

When you scour the recent minor league signings, this specific name jumps right off the page.

The giant right-hander from Gatineau has not thrown a professional pitch since he quietly retired back in 2020.

Now he is back in the game and ready to fight for a spot in his home country.

Aumont (Drafted 1st Round, 2007 by Mariners) is now 37 years old and defying all conventional baseball logic.

He literally walked away from the sport six years ago to work on a farm in Quebec.

Most guys his age are coaching or watching the games from the comfort of their living room couch.

Instead, he is lacing up his cleats and chasing the ultimate redemption arc in Dunedin.

Blue Jays fans are absolutely buzzing at the thought of a Canadian hero stepping back onto a professional mound.

We all remember his imposing six-foot-seven frame and that terrifying fastball that used to touch the upper nineties.

His career MLB numbers show a 6.80 ERA with a 1-6 record, but those stats belong to a completely different lifetime.

This version of Aumont brings profound veteran maturity and a completely refreshed arm to the minor league complex.

There is absolutely zero risk for the front office with this low-cost minor league flier.

If he regains his form, Toronto suddenly has an experienced bullpen depth piece for the Buffalo Bisons.

The pitching factory always needs fresh arms to survive the brutal marathon of an American League season.

If the magic falls short, he still provides invaluable mentorship to the young prospects in the system.

Having a guy who has experienced the highest peaks and the lowest valleys is a massive asset for team culture.

Sometimes the best moves are the ones that remind us why we love the romantic side of this sport.

Let's root for the big man from Quebec to write a beautiful Hollywood ending to his unique career.

Previously on Toronto Baseball Insider

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