According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet the Toronto Blue Jays have inked pitcher Lucas Harrell to a minor league deal. The 31-year old will receive an invitation to spring training as part of the agreement.
Harrell split time with the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers last season posting a 4.21 earned run average in 9 major league starts. He also made 11 minor league starts in 2016 earning a 3.06 ERA while down on the farm.
The hurler has been predominately utilized as a starter throughout his six-year career starting 71 out of 97 games with the White Sox, Astros, Braves and Rangers.