Toronto Blue Jays ink reliever Bud Norris to minor-league deal

Mar 6, 2019 | 7:15 AM

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Bud Norris to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.

The 34-year-old was 3-6 with a 3.59 ERA in 57.2 innings out of the bullpen with the St. Louis Cardinals last year. He had 67 strikeouts and 21 walks.

In his 10-season career, Norris is 67-90 with a 4.45 ERA. The native of Greenbrae, Calif., primarily has been a reliever the past two years after beginning his career as a starter.

Norris also has spent time with the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels.