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Toronto Blue Jays Guarantee Reliever Chad Green $21 Million for 2024 and 2025 Seasons

Returning from Tommy John surgery, Green pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in the Blue Jays’ Wild Card opener, maintaining a record of 36-22 with a 3.23 ERA and 11 saves in 284 games since his debut in 2016.

Overview

  • The Toronto Blue Jays exercised their club option on reliever Chad Green, guaranteeing him a total of $21 million for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
  • Green returned to action on September 1, 2023, after undergoing Tommy John surgery while playing for the New York Yankees in June 2022.
  • In his return, Green went 3-0 with a 5.25 ERA in 12 games, striking out 16 and walking four over 12 innings.
  • During the Blue Jays' wild card series opener against Minnesota, Green pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
  • Since his debut in 2016, Green has a record of 36-22, a 3.23 ERA, and 11 saves in 284 games, along with the potential to earn $1 million annually in performance bonuses.