By Canadian Press

Canadian reliever John Axford signs new minor-league deal with Blue Jays

Mar 25, 2019 | 10:46 AM

MONTREAL — The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed Canadian reliever John Axford to a minor-league deal.

The native of Simcoe, Ont., was released from a minor-league deal on Saturday after being diagnosed with a stress reaction on a bone in his right elbow.

Axford is expected to continue his rehab with the Blue Jays organization before a decision is made on where he’s placed for his return to the field.

Axford, 35, started the 2018 season with the Blue Jays before he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander was 4-1 with a 5.27 ERA last season.

GST Holiday

Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

50m ago

Imminent need

Council set to discuss possible location for homeless shelter on 15th Street

6h ago

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

21h ago

The Blue Jays open the regular season Thursday at the Rogers Centre against the Detroit Tigers.

The Canadian Press