Blue Jays sign Josh Walker

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-hander Josh Walker. Photo: Toronto Blue Jays

December 20, 2024

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with LHP Josh Walker on a one-year contract (US $760,000).

Walker, 30, made 10 appearances for the New York Mets in 2024, spending the majority of the season at the triple-A level with Syracuse before a midseason trade to the Pirates organization.

Across 43 total games (in triple-A and MLB) last year, the left-handed reliever posted a 4.32 ERA with a 27.9% strikeout rate and a 32.7% whiff rate.

The 6-foot-6, 225-pound native of Otisville, N.Y., was selected by the Mets in the 37th round of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of New Haven, making his MLB debut for the team in 2023.

Additionally, RHP Hagen Danner has been designated for assignment.