Since shutting down left-handed stalwart Aaron Loup with forearm tightness at the beginning of camp, the Toronto Blue Jays have been relatively unsure if they were going to look for a replacement until their LOOGY could return. Well, after determining that Loup wouldn’t be ready for Opening Day, the team went out and found a veteran placeholder.
On Friday, the team agreed to terms with left-hander Randy Choate on a minor league contract and invited the 40-year-old to camp according to Sweeney Murti of WFAN.
The last active member of the 2000 Yankees–LHP Randy Choate–going to Blue Jays camp on a minor league deal.