Blue Jays sign 11 players to avoid arbitration

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays say they have signed deals with 11 players, including Cavan Biggio, Alejandro Kirk and closer Jordan Romano, for 2024. Romano, of Markham, Ont., was eligible for arbitration for the second time. Romano has recorded 36 saves each of the last two seasons in Toronto. Related Videos 2:02 How Shohei Ohtani’s conflicting buzz catches baseball world by storm before Dodgers deal announced How Shohei Ohtani’s conflicting buzz catches baseball world by storm before Dodgers deal announced Atkins says Schneider made decision to pull Berrios in Blue Jays wildcard loss Blue Jays gear up for Wild Card series against Twins Toronto Blue Jays pitcher in hot water over anti LGBTQ2 Instagram post Global News Peterborough Update 2: April 11, 2023 Anticipation high ahead of Blue Jays’ home opener A look inside the renovated Rogers Centre ahead of the Blue Jays’ home opener! Fans gear up for Toronto Blue Jays wildcard series with Seattle Mariners Blue Jays advance to playoffs Saskatoon boys wish comes true Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement He signed a deal worth US$7.75 million.

Get the latest National news. Sent to your email, every day. Biggio signed a deal worth $4.21 million while Kirk inked a contract worth $2.8 million. Biggio had a batting average of .235 this season after a slow start. Kirk batted .250 and had 43 RBIs. Other players signed by the Blue Jays include: Genesis Cabrera, Santiago Espinal, Danny Jansen, Tim Mayza, Nate Pearson, Trevor Richards, Erik Swanson and Daulton Varsho.

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