Feb 20, 2019; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher John Axford (77) pitches during Toronto Blue Jays workouts at Dunedin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
With a clear need in the bullpen for the Blue Jays, the team signed a pair of pitchers over the weekend. What can we glean from the latest roster moves?
In order to answer that question, let’s start by telling you about the two newest Blue Jays pitchers. To start with, news broke on Sunday evening that current broadcaster and former MLB reliever John Axford had signed a minor league contract pending a physical.