In order to make room on the 40-Man roster for the addition of free agent Gerardo Parra, the Washington Nationals designated reliever Jimmy Cordero for assignment last week.
Earlier this afternoon, the Nationals confirmed reports which said that the Toronto Blue Jays claimed the right-hander on waivers and assigned 27-year-old to their Triple-A affiliate.
Cordero was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for a Player to be Named Later in late 2016 (reliever Mario Sanchez), and the Dominican-born pitcher made his major league debut for the Nationals last season, putting up a 5.