This is the second deal the Blue Jays have signed since the start of Spring Training as they signed Amir Garrett to a minor league deal last night which also includes a Spring Training invitation.
The Blue Jays brought back Jacob Barnes as they have signed him to a new deal
The Blue Jays just announced that they have agreed to terms on a deal with one of their former pitchers Jacob Barnes as they signed him to a minor league which includes a Spring Training invitation.
Non-Vladdy) News: The #BlueJays have signed RHP Jacob Barnes to a Minor League deal.
Barnes, a nine-year MLB veteran who put up a 4.36 ERA last season with the Nationals, will be in MLB camp. He had a brief stint with Toronto in 2021.
OFFICIAL: We've signed RHP Jacob Barnes to a Minor League deal with an invite to #SpringTraining.
minor-league deal between righty reliever Jacob Barnes and Blue Jays, team announces
Barnes played for he Blue Jays back in 2021 after being acquired from the Mets but only lasted until the end of the season when he elected free agency and signed with the Detroit Tigers.
The newest Blue Jays addition is coming off a decent year with the Washington Nationals as he finished with a 4.36 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 66 innings pitched in 2024.
This is a solid low risk addition for the Blue Jays bullpen as he could end up surprising a lot of people.