Overview
- Toronto re-signed left-hander Josh Fleming to a minor-league contract Monday, as confirmed by reporter Mitch Bannon and MLB Trade Rumors.
- Fleming had been designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers, and elected free agency under a rule that lets veterans refuse an outright assignment.
- After rejoining the organization, he threw five scoreless innings for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
- The Blue Jays are thin on pitching with José Berríos, Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage, Bowden Francis, and Cody Ponce on the injured list, and Max Scherzer dealing with forearm tendinitis.
- Analysts view Fleming as a long-relief or spot-start option who could be recalled if the club needs innings before Trey Yesavage, who could return next week, is ready.