The Blue Jays inked John Axford to a minor league deal earlier last week with an invitation to spring training. Although the former closers best days are undoubtedly behind him, the 34-year will attempt to find the fountain of youth pitching in his home country.
Last season Axford made 22 appearances for the Oakland Athletics surrendering 15 earned runs in 21 innings of work. The hurler still fanned a batter an inning however his 6.43 earned run average and 2.095 WHIP will need drastic improvement in 2018 if he plans on sticking with the big club.