The 33-year-old Floyd first joined the Blue Jays last offseason when he signed a big league deal worth $1 million. He battled Aaron Sanchez throughout Spring Training for the final spot in the rotation before eventually ending up in the bullpen.
Floyd had very little relief experience prior to 2016, but he thrived in the role during the early stages of the season. He became a high-leverage reliever for manager John Gibbons and one of the most trusted arms in what was at the time a struggling bullpen. The problem for Floyd was that a heavy workload eventually became an issue for a pitcher who has dealt with a lot of injuries.