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Blue Jays Bring Back Joe Mantiply on Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Toronto will gauge his form in camp following a rough 2025 that ended with a steadier stint at Triple-A Buffalo.

Overview

  • The Blue Jays announced the signing of left-hander Joe Mantiply on Tuesday to a minor-league contract with an invitation to MLB spring training.
  • Mantiply, 35, is a former All-Star with the Diamondbacks, earning his selection in 2022.
  • He posted a 15.83 ERA in 10 MLB appearances in 2025 before finishing the year with a 3.45 ERA over 14 outings for Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Toronto had acquired Mantiply from Arizona at last year's trade deadline but did not use him in its postseason bullpen.
  • The veteran reliever will attempt to earn a spot in the Blue Jays' bullpen as the club evaluates his effectiveness this spring.