The Blue Jays addressed arguably their biggest remaining need on Tuesday, signing a veteran left-handed reliever. The deal is reportedly for 1 year and 3 million dollars, and Howell will have to pass a physical before the deal is official. ESPN’s Buster Olney was the first to break the news on Twitter.
The Blue Jays have been left with a significant need since Brett Cecil‘s departure to the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this offseason. Cecil signed a 4 year, 30.5 million dollar deal with the Cards, which proved to be more than the Blue Jays were willing to pay in order to bring back the talented lefty.