Blue Jays re-add RP Axford on minor-league deal
Two days after being released by the Toronto Blue Jays, relief pitcher John Axford was re-signed by the team Monday after having his prior minor-league contract reworked, according to reports.
Axford's initial release came on the heels of the right-hander being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his pitching elbow on Thursday.
Axford, who turns 36 on April 1, was with Toronto for part of last season but was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in July.
A 10-year veteran, Axford has pitched for eight teams and logged a 38-34 record with 144 saves and a 3.87 ERA.
Axford, who is originally from Ontario, Canadia, was 4-1 with 50 strikeouts over 51 innings in his stint with Toronto last season.
--Field Level Media
