The Blue Jays introduced they’ve claimed reliever Michael Petersen from the Marlins. Toronto additionally outrighted Génesis Cabrera and Luis Frías off the 40-man roster. Each gamers elected free company. Toronto designated righty Emmanuel Ramírez for project.
Petersen is on the transfer for the second time in a couple of months. Miami grabbed the right-hander off waivers from the Dodgers in September. He allowed 4 runs throughout 5 2/3 innings to complete the yr. Petersen had made 11 appearances with the Dodgers. He closed his debut marketing campaign with a 5.95 earned run common by 19 2/3 innings.
The 30-year-old Petersen had a lot better numbers in 33 innings on the Triple-A degree. He posted a 1.64 ERA whereas hanging out an enormous 35.2% of opponents over 33 innings. The native of the UK nonetheless has a pair choices remaining, so he’ll function a bullpen depth possibility if the Jays preserve him on the 40-man roster.
Extra to come back.
