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The Toronto Blue Jays acquire one of their former pitchers in new transaction
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The Tornto Blue Jays just announced that they have agreed to bring back one of their former pitcher, Connor Overton, on a minor league deal.
Overton signed with the New York Mets this off-season but was released just before the start of the season and has been a free agent since late March, looking for a new contract.
Blue Jays sign former Mets pitcher Connor Overton to a minor league deal
The Blue Jays announced this morning that they have signed one of their former pitchers, Connor Overton to a minor league deal as he has already been assigned to the Buffalo Bisons.
The Blue Jays and righty Connor Overton are in agreement on a minor league contract, per the transaction log at MLB.com.
The KHG Sports client spent spring training with the Mets and pitched well (5 1/3 innings, two runs six hits, one walk, three strikeouts) but didn't make the club and was released in late March.
He'll now head back to the Blue Jays organization, where he made his MLB debut in 2021. He'll head straight to Triple-A Buffalo. -Adams
The KHG Sports client spent spring training with the Mets and pitched well (5 1/3 innings, two runs six hits, one walk, three strikeouts) but didn't make the club and was released in late March.
He'll now head back to the Blue Jays organization, where he made his MLB debut in 2021. He'll head straight to Triple-A Buffalo. -Adams
Overton's last stint with the Blue Jays came in 2021 where he pitched 6.2 innings, finsihing with a 0.00 ERA before being DFA'd then claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 31-year-old Overton has seen big league time in parts of three seasons, suiting up for the Jays, Pirates and Reds. He's pitched 59 1/3 major league frames and carries a 4.85 ERA in that time.
Overton has fanned 15.7% of his opponents, issued walks at a 9.4% clip and kept 38.7% of his opponents' batted balls on the ground. -Adams
Overton has fanned 15.7% of his opponents, issued walks at a 9.4% clip and kept 38.7% of his opponents' batted balls on the ground. -Adams
The newest Blue Jays pitcher had his best season in 2022 with the Cincinnati Reds where he finished with a 2.73 ERA in 33 innings pitched that season.
The Blue Jays likely closed this deal to give them more options when it comes to their relief pitchers since they still have three pitchers out on IL.
It will be interesting to see if the Blue Jays end up calling him up this season.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays Sign Connor Overton To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays Sign Connor Overton To Minor League Deal
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