The Toronto Blue Jays have made a trade to acquire a starting pitcher.

The Jays announced they have acquired RHP Jesse Chavez from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for relief pitcher Liam Hendriks.

The 32-year-old Chavez started 26 games for the A's last year, finishing with a 7-15 record, 4.18 ERA, and 136 strikeouts in 157 innings pitched.

Chavez has only been a full-time starter the past two years. For his career, he has 253 appearances and just 49 starts, compiling a 24-38 receord with a 4.55 ERA and 473 strikeouts in 537.2 innings.

Hendriks pitched 64.2 innings in relief for the Jays last year, finishing with a 5-0 record, 2.92 ERA, and 71 strikeouts. The Australian has 97 career appearances and 34 career starts, compiling a 8-15 record, 5.15 ERA, and 194 strikeouts in 253.1 innings.