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Blue Jays Sign 28-Year-Old Hurler With Short MLB Resume

Blue Jays Sign 28-Year-Old Hurler With Short MLB Resume

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Caleb Freeman, a 28-year-old pitcher, to a minor-league contract. Freeman made his MLB debut last season with the Chicago White Sox but is now looking to prove himself with the Blue Jays' organization. He will start in Double-A New Hampshire, hoping to eventually join the major league team.

Key Facts

  • The Blue Jays signed pitcher Caleb Freeman to a minor-league deal.
  • Freeman, 28, debuted in MLB last season with the Chicago White Sox.
  • He played five games in the major leagues, allowing two earned runs over 3 1/3 innings.
  • Most of last season, Freeman played in Triple-A and Double-A levels.
  • In the minor leagues, he had a 4.26 ERA over 50 2/3 innings with 49 strikeouts.
  • Freeman was initially drafted by the White Sox in the 15th round in 2019.
  • He will begin playing in Double-A New Hampshire with the Blue Jays' organization.

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