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Toronto Blue Jays sign free agent left-handed pitcher
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The Blue Jays are stocking up on pitching options.
Toronto has already signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to major league deals. With their latest signing, they are adding to their depth.
According to the team's transaction log, the Blue Jays have signed free agent left-handed pitcher Michael Plassmeyer to a minor league deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it's likely a league minimum/pro-rated contract that comes with an invite to Spring Training.
Plassmeyer spent all of 2025 in Triple-A as a member of the Texas Rangersorganization.
The #BlueJays have signed LHP Michael Plassmeyer to a minor league deal.
Plassmeyer spent last season at AAA with the Texas Rangers, posting a 4.43 ERA, 5.35 FIP & 14.4 K-BB % in 28 games (16 starts). He has one MILB option remaining.
Welcome to Toronto, Michael.
Plassmeyer spent last season at AAA with the Texas Rangers, posting a 4.43 ERA, 5.35 FIP & 14.4 K-BB % in 28 games (16 starts). He has one MILB option remaining.
Welcome to Toronto, Michael.
His surface numbers aren't outstanding, pitching to a 4.43 ERA while composing a 9-4 record in 28 games, which included 16 starts. At the same time, this is exactly the kind of low-risk investment that the Blue Jays front office loves.
Plassmeyer likely to start 2026 in Triple-A
Plassmeyer does have some major league experience, albeit very little. He got into three games as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. In those three outings, which include one start, he is 0-2 with a 9.82 ERA.
Still, its evident that the Blue Jays see something they like.
While likely not a factor on the major league roster to begin 2026, Plassmeyer should be in competition to provide depth at Triple-A Buffalo, where he can work as both a starter and reliever.
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