The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-hander Clayton Richard and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres on Sunday, it was announced.
Toronto will send minor league outfielder Connor Panas to San Diego.
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Matt Shoemaker, Blue Jays Agree To One-Year, $3.5M Contract
Free-agent pitcher Matt Shoemaker has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced Friday.
Shoemaker went 2-2 with a 4.94 ERA in seven starts with the Los Angeles Angels last season
Blue Jays Release Troy Tulowitzki
The Toronto Blue Jays have released Troy Tulowitzki, who is now a free agent.
Toronto still owes Tulowitzki $20 million in 2019 and $14 million in 2020, plus the $4 million buyout of his $15 million club option for 2021.
Any Major League club can now sign him for the pro-rated portion of the league minimum.
Surgery on both feet forced Tulowitzki to miss the entire 2018 season.