Fansided · Feb 22, 2016
Blue Jays reportedly sign pitcher Jason Berken
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Jason Berken to a minor league contract, according to a tweet Sunday night from Scott Venci of USA Today Wisconsin. Berken, a native of Green Bay, last pitched in the major leagues for the Chicago Cubs in 2012.
West De Pere’s Jason Berken signs minor league deal w/Toronto Blue Jays. “Looking forward to getting started in a couple weeks,” he said.
— Scott Venci (@ScottVenci) February 22, 2016
Originally a 6th round pick of the Baltimore Orioles in the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft, Berken has amassed 248.2 major league innings but to little success. The 32-year-old holds a career MLB ERA of 5.36 with a WHIP of 1.653.