Overview
- Toronto acquired right-hander Chase Lee from the Tigers for minor-leaguer Johan Simon, according to multiple reports Friday.
- Lee, 26, is a sidearm rookie who went 4-1 with a 4.10 ERA in 32 appearances last season and features a sweeper that generated a 26.3% whiff rate with a fastball averaging 89.2 mph.
- Lee is optionable, giving the Blue Jays flexibility as he competes for a low- to mid-leverage role in spring training.
- Toronto also selected right-hander Spencer Miles in the Rule 5 Draft from the Giants, and assistant GM Mike Murov said Miles will compete for a bullpen spot.
- After investing in the rotation with Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, the team continues to target a late-inning arm as several top relievers have already signed elsewhere.