TORONTO -- Reliever Gavin Floyd is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing Thursday to a minor league contract and an invitation to big league spring training.
The 33-year-old right-hander was 2-4 with a 4.06 ERA in 28 appearances for the Blue Jays last year. His season ended June 26 because of a shoulder injury.
Floyd made his big league debut in 2004 with Philadelphia and also has pitched for Cleveland, Atlanta and the Chicago White Sox. He has a 74-76 career record and a 4.37 ERA.