Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Sam Ryan has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels and will be joining another former Blue Jay in Yusei Kikuchi.
Kikuchi agreed to a deal to a three year deal with the Angels at the start of the off-season worth $63 million which will pay him an average salary of $21 million per season.
Former Blue Jays pitcher Sam Ryan has agreed to a deal with the Angels
The Los Angeles Angels announced yesterday that they agreed to terms with former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Sam Ryan on a minor league deal which includes a major league Spring Training invitation.
In a strategic move that has stirred the baseball world, right-handed pitcher Sam Ryan has embarked on a new chapter in his career by signing a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. This decision marks a significant shift for Ryan, who had been a key part of the Toronto Blue Jays organization in the early years of his professional journey. -Madison
The Blue Jays released Ryan last March from the Vancouver Canadians as he did not play the rest of the 2024 season but he is now getting a second chance with the Angels.
Amidst the backdrop of uncertainty that surrounds any transition, Ryan's move to the Angels represents a fresh start and a realm of new possibilities. Following his release in March, the 2024 season saw Ryan sidelined, awaiting the next turn in his baseball odyssey. However, the dawn of January brought a silver lining as the Angels welcomed Ryan into their ranks, promptly assigning him to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils. -Madison
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Ryan spent 5 years with the Blue Jays organization after being drafted by them in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB draft but failed to make a name for himself as he never played high than High-A before being released.