The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Merkin Valdez from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations on Wednesday. Valdez appeared in 48 games for the Giants last season, going 2-1 with a 5.66 earned-run average in his first full big-league season. "He throws up to 98," Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said via email. "We're just adding some depth, taking a shot on a power arm."