Blue Jays sign 4.70 ERA swingman after White Sox release

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The offseason saw the Toronto Blue Jays make many high-impact free agent signings.

But outside of veteran Tyler Rogers, the bullpen was not a major focus of the winter for the front office. Spring training is one of the better times for scouts to eye non-roster invites with other clubs, and the Blue Jays are taking a flier on a veteran.

Right-hander Austin Voth signed a minor league contract with Toronto on Monday. The Chicago White Sox released the 33-year-old after he spent spring training with the AL Central club.

This move comes at low risk and little cost to the Blue Jays, who have Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list to open the season.

Blue Jays sign seven-year veteran

Voth spent last season in Japan with Nippon Professional Baseball’s Chiba Lotte Marines. He posted a 3.96 ERA in 125 innings, striking out 92 while displaying good command (28 walks).

Before signing with the Blue Jays, Voth’s career included stints with the Washington Nationals (2018-22), Baltimore Orioles (2022-23), and the Seattle Mariners (2024).

He’s made 39 starts in 207 career appearances, so Voth can work as a swingman for the Blue Jays if they decide to promote him at any point this season. Voth made 17 starts in his 22 outings in 2022 with the Orioles.

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