Blue Jays To Sign Josh Winckowski To Minor League Deal
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Key Points:
- Josh Winckowski has signed a two-year minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays after undergoing internal brace surgery, aiming to return late in the 2026 season.
- The 27-year-old right-hander struggled with injuries in 2024, including a flexor strain that ended his season, and was designated for assignment by the Red Sox in November before electing minor league free agency.
- Winckowski originally was drafted by Toronto in 2016 and has been part of multiple trades, making his MLB debut with Boston in 2022 and transitioning successfully to a bullpen role in 2023.
- Despite a strong 2023 season with a 2.88 ERA and improved strikeout rate, Winck
