The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with left-hander Robbie Ray on a one-year, $8 million deal, the team announced Saturday.
OFFICIAL: We’ve signed LHP @RobbieRay to a 1-year contract.
Welcome back, Robbie! pic.twitter.com/SQyjDnOOg2
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 7, 2020
Ray is the first free agent to be taken off the market during this off-season.
The Blue Jays acquired Ray from the Arizona Diamondbacks in August at the MLB trade deadline. The 29-year-old finished this season 2-5 with a 6.62 ERA, 68 strikeouts and a 1.90 WHIP.
The lefty pitched in Game 1 of the Blue Jays’ AL Wild Card series in Tampa, allowing one run in three innings and striking out five hitters.
In his career, Ray has a 4.26 ERA, 4.12 FIP and was named an all-star in 2017.
The Blue Jays have an ability to flex some financial muscle during this uncertain off-season, with primary needs from a position standpoint including a centre-fielder, a third baseman and starters.
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