Blue Jays reportedly sign reliever Tyler Rogers to 3-year contract

New York Mets relief pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed free agent reliever Tyler Rogers to a three-year deal.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth US$37 million with a fourth-year vesting option.

The 34-year-old pitched for the San Francisco Giants to start the 2025 season before being traded to the New York Mets on July 30. He has a career earned-run average of 2.76.

The signing is Toronto’s second move on Friday.

They also acquired right-hander Chase Lee from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for lefty Johan Simon.

The 27-year-old Lee appeared in 32 games for the Tigers as a rookie this year, posting a 4.10 earned-run average with a 1.10 WHIP, a 6.1 per cent walk rate, and a 24.3 per cent strikeout rate.

With files from The Canadian Press