There is no mystery to Randy Choate’s role on the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 40-year-old left-hander has joined the club on a minor league deal in case a southpaw companion is needed for Brett Cecil out of the bullpen.
Aaron Loup is the leading man for the job, but with an injury delaying his 2016 after his weakest professional season, a veteran like Choate provides Toronto with a fallback option. The ambidextrous Pat Venditte will also be involved in an competition for that role.
The San Antonio, Texas native made his major league debut in 2000 with the New York Yankees, who drafted him in the 5th round of the 1997 draft.