The Toronto Blue Jays hired former relief pitcher David Aardsma on Tuesday as their co-ordinator of player development. Aardsma last pitched in the big leagues in 2015, appearing in 33 games with the Atlanta Braves. He pitched 14 games with Triple A Buffalo in 2016 before joining an independent league last season. The 36-year-old from Denver spent nine years in the majors (2004-15) with eight teams including two seasons with Seattle (2009-10). Aardsma was selected by San Francisco 22nd overall in the 2003 draft.

Source: CBC News February 06, 2018 21:00 UTC