Overview
- Toronto acquired 27-year-old sidearm right-hander Chase Lee from Detroit for 24-year-old lefty Johan Simon, the teams announced Friday.
- Lee recorded a 4.10 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 32 MLB games in 2025 and retains minor-league options for roster flexibility.
- He opened his debut season 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA over his first 25 outings before a July slump prompted an option to Triple-A Toledo.
- Detroit executed the trade to clear a 40-man roster spot, with Kyle Finnegan’s signing expected to be made official in the coming days.
- Simon advanced from Single-A to Double-A in 2025, posting a 3.42 ERA over 71 innings, as Toronto swaps longer-term upside for near-term bullpen depth while continuing to pursue a higher-leverage reliever.