Jays acquire Gaviglio; designate Dermody

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired pitcher Sam Gaviglio from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Jays have designated Matt Dermody for assignment.

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Sam Gaviglio , The Canadian Press

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Sam Gaviglio from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Gaviglio, 27, posted 4-5 record and 4.36 earned-run average in 16 games last season with both the Royals and Seattle Mariners.

The six-foot-two, 195-pound pitcher has a 37-42 record and 4.03 ERA over seven minor-league seasons. He has been optioned and will report to minor-league camp.

To make room on the 40-man roster Toronto has designated left-hander Matt Dermody for assignment.

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Jays acquire Gaviglio; designate Dermody

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired pitcher Sam Gaviglio from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Jays have designated Matt Dermody for assignment.