Blue Jays Sign Former Diamondbacks All-Star Joe Mantiply

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply to a minor league contract following his release from the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a challenging start to the 2025 season. Mantiply, a 2022 All-Star who had been a key bullpen contributor for Arizona from 2021 to 2024, struggled with a high ERA and declining velocity this year, leading to his demotion and eventual release. Despite his recent struggles, the Blue Jays view Mantiply as a potential asset to provide left-handed depth in their bullpen as they pursue a postseason run. Mantiply will begin with Toronto's rookie ball club as he attempts to regain form and earn a call-up to the major league roster. This move complements Toronto's existing left-handed options and reflects the team's efforts to bolster pitching depth ahead of the trade deadline. Meanwhile, in unrelated news, Reece Wissinger, a pitcher from Burlington, agreed to a contract with the Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent, marking the continuation of his baseball career from college to professional ranks.