The Blue Jays are still looking to add to their pitching staff, even after pitchers and catchers reported on Valentines day on Tuesday. Wednesday brought news that the Blue Jays were nearing an agreement on a minor league deal with Mat Latos.
Latos spent the 2016 split between the Chicago White Sox and the Washington Nationals, finishing 7-3 and a 4.89 ERA. After thriving early in his career with the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds, the big right-hander has struggled to get back on track in recent campaigns.
After finishing 8th in Cy Young voting as a 22 year old in 2010, Latos looked like one of the brightest young arms in baseball.