The Blue Jays are among the teams interested in reliever Jonathan Loaisiga, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. The Yankees and Mets are in the mix, too.

The 32-year-old right-hander is coming off a strong bounce-back season with the Diamondbacks. He spent his first eight big-league seasons with the Yankees.

In Arizona, he posted a 2.42 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 67 appearances.

He doesn't rack up strikeouts, finishing with 48. Instead, he lives on weak contact.

He ranked in the 98th percentile in average exit velocity allowed and the 95th percentile in groundball rate.

How does he do it? With serious velocity.

Jonathan Loaisiga's heavy sinker fits a Team Gold Glove infield

His sinker averaged 97.9 m.p.h. last season, with his four-seamer close behind. That combination generates ground balls by the bunch.

That's a perfect match for Toronto's defence, which won the AL Team Gold Glove behind Andrés Giménez.

The Jays' bullpen interest is clearly growing. Sportsnet reported they've checked on lefty A.J. Minter and been in touch with Kevin Ginkel.

The Nicaraguan owns a career 3.30 ERA across nine seasons since debuting in June 2018.

Loaisiga is worth outbidding the New York teams for. A durable righty who keeps the ball on the ground would bridge the middle innings to Louis Varland and Tyler Rogers.

Competing with both New York clubs is like bidding on a house against two wealthy neighbours. You need to move fast and make it count.

Health remains the caveat. He needed a $1 million prove-it deal last winter after injuries derailed three straight seasons.

If Ross Atkins can land him on a short deal, Toronto's bullpen gets sturdier. If not, the Yankees might happily welcome back a familiar face.