Jul 21, 2015
Jays, Chamberlain reach minor league deal
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed reliever Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract. Chamberlain, 29, appeared in 30 games with the Detroit Tigers this season before the team released him on July 10.
TSN.ca Staff
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed reliever Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract.
Chamberlain, 29, appeared in 30 games with the Detroit Tigers this season before the team released him on July 10. This season he posted a 4.09 earned-run average with a 1.682 WHIP.
TSN Blue Jays reporter Scott MacArthur has confirmed that Chamberlain will report to the Jays' minor league facility in Dunedin.
A veteran of nine MLB seasons with the Tigers and New York Yankees, Chamberlain has a 25-21 career record with a 3.82 earned-run average and a 1.384 WHIP.
Chamberlain has plenty of post-season experience, having appeared in eight series over five seasons with the Yankees and Tigers. He has a 1-0 record with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.813 WHIP over 21 appearances and earned a World Series ring with the Yankees in 2009.