The Toronto Blue Jays Strike Deal with Right-Hander Cody Ponce
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a significant move to bolster their pitching lineup with the impending signing of right-hander Cody Ponce to a lucrative three-year, $30 million deal, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Tuesday. The initial report of the agreement was brought to light by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
Ponce, a 31-year-old pitcher, most recently played in the major leagues in 2021 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he posted a 7.04 ERA along with 36 strikeouts and 11 walks in 38.1 innings pitched. Since then, he has showcased his skills in various international leagues such as the Japan Pacific League, Japan Eastern League, and the KBO in South Korea.
This acquisition marks the Blue Jays’ latest move in their quest for pitching talent and overseas successes, showing their commitment to enhancing their roster for the upcoming seasons.