Jan. 22: Chatwood will earn a $125K bonus for reaching each of 40, 50, 55 and 60 innings pitched, tweets Davidi. He’d earn $250K for both 85 and 100 innings, and $500K for each of 120, 130 and 140 innings pitched.
Jan. 18: The Blue Jays have reached a deal with right-hander Tyler Chatwood, pending a physical, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. Chatwood will earn $3MM, but the deal could reach $5.5MM based on incentives, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He’s a client of Excel Sports Management.
Chatwood has spent the majority of his career as a starter, but he is expected to serve as a reliever for the Blue Jays, Davidi reports. The 31-year-old owns a lifetime 4.40 ERA/4.83 FIP with a 16.8 percent strikeout rate against an 11.8 percentage walk rate in 846 2/3 innings. Nothing there looks particularly impressive, but after he put up middling-at-best production as an Angel and Rockie from 2011-17, the Cubs took a chance on Chatwood blossoming into a valuable part of their rotation.
The Cubs were hoping to steal a mid-rotation starter when they signed Chatwood to a three-year, $38MM guarantee before 2018, but the move didn’t work out for the club. Chatwood wound up tossing 199 innings of 4.70 ERA ball as a Cub, and he spent most of that time (37 appearances in 67 games) as a reliever. While Chatwood did make all five of his appearances from the Cubs’ rotation in 2020, his numbers declined after a quick start, and forearm problems held him out for all of September.
Chatwood will now join Toronto’s bullpen, and if anything goes wrong with its starting staff, he could be part of that group. At the moment, the Jays are slated to go with Hyun Jin Ryu, Robbie Ray, Tanner Roark, Nate Pearson and Ross Stripling in their rotation, but they may not be content with that bunch after earning a playoff berth in 2020.
Were the blue jays linked to him?
Great deal. Now if they can just avoid those land mines of Springer, Bauer and Realmuto they have a chance to be good for a couple years. Really need to avoid any multiple year contracts to these guys though.
I don’t want any part of Springer for more than 3 years, which he’d never sign for. Realmuto? The same. Bauer? Maybe a little different, but not at the numbers which are rumored.
Beyou02215. You got him for 6 years 150 mil.
Captain Obvious!
Tyler Chatwood and great used together. This is a first.
He has already walked in a run.
“Woah you wanted $20M, a year?”
No one was linked to him..lol
Got eeeeeeem
In reality Chatwood was the victim of spin rate lovers thinking the rest of Chatwood’s dumpy game could be fixed once he left Coors. If he was always in the bullpen I think he could excel. Cubs just got too fancy thinking spin rate and his curve were primary and the rest could be fixed. Chatwood never had the consistent control or command to be a starter.
The control thing is a little scary.
Cost isn’t restrictive at least.
October: Blue Jays identify strike throwing as a glaring weakness to improve…
November: Robbie Ray…
January: Chatwood.
Going the wrong way!
Not a lot of available strike throwers to balance this out.
But many tiers of control pitcher out there still, hope remains, Bauer, Tanaka, Wainwright. Some of the control guys are not exciting options- Porcello, Anderson again..
Not sure if more excited about AJ Cole or Chatwood but this beats getting the Charlie Brown field goal treatment.
Slump buster signing?!
True. But Chatwood is just bullpen, so I assume the bb/9 will go down by 1-2 and the k/9 will go up. Ray is at the end of his starter rope, one year deals only last so long before it’s bullpen for sure.
It’s not about finding control pitchers. It’s signing pitchers with enough control and command to start. Pearson will still have growing pains but should definitely improve his bb/9 in 2021. However, letting 2/5 of your rotation work out their problem with walks will not be pretty. And that’s assuming Roark and Stripling come back to normal in that regard.
Well, I fell for it.
I remember hoping Cashman would take a chance on him. I’m sure it’s like a mini example of the Stanton trade (ya know, “I was against getting Stanton from the very beginning blahfeckingblah”) but I was not alone amongst Yankee fans.
At the right price he’s a great pitcher. 3/$36 was a finesse by his agent and he should definitely reward that guy accordingly. 3/24 back then would’ve been good with how he did in relief in 2019. The guy can be a dominant reliever, and Toronto gets that at a discount after the Cubs overpaid initially.
Sorry but I’ve seen him throw multiple 55 foot fastballs in one at bat. He’s worth a minor league contract only.
Fair enough. Anecdotal evidence might preclude him from a major league deal with the team you run, but he is worth a major league deal as a bullpen piece.
You can’t hate him for signing that contract. You can (and should) hate the Cubs front office for tying up that much salary in him during their contention window.
The Blue Jays are a laugh riot, Lol!
Blue jays were interested
Whitlock nails it again
Tommy black Sox have a question for you?
Tell us all about Puig again! Or maybe post John Candy for the 500th time! That will be a riot! You’re so good for not being a racist! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Why are you so aggressive? Do grammar corrections just not hit the same anymore?
Omg read the room
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My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
I feel you, Review Brah. It feels like I’m being mocked.
They finally did something!
In all seriousness, this is a nice depth signing, but obviously much more is needed.
He actually has some filthy stuff if he could ever figure out his control.
Hopefully the bullpen helps that, but I’m not gonna hold my breath.
Blue Jays get their man.
Bluejays fans calm down lol. I don’t much about your plans but if they wanted someone bigger Chatwood is not going to be what stops them from getting the player.
The irony of you telling fans of other teams to calm down.
Tell your GM to do the same.
Ex-GM now…
Aww, I’m so happy for them. They were always the bridesmaid but now they are the bride. I love happy endings!
Shatkins, what great men are the. You have finally delivered the “HIGH IMPACT ADDITION” you promised some months ago. Who needs DJ, Springer or JTR, CHATWOOD BAY BAY
Yes b’y
Blue jays have been connected to everybody from Trevor Bauer to Trevor Lawrence and this is the garbage they “land.” At this stage what an embarrassing signing.
You act like all the major free agents aren’t available.
And you act as if you comprehend what you read. Let me be more clear and direct for the likes of you. “At this stage” signing a garbage pitcher when you are connected to “all the major free agents (and Lindor)” is embarrassing.
This makes no sense whatsoever. Is there an order in which FAs must sign? If the RS need an SP & a RP, do we need to sign the RP or the SP first? Or does it go in monetary order? Like we have to sign an 8M player, then a $5M, then a $4M player?
Nothing personal, but some of y’all are nuts.
Hahahahahaha expect the big names, end up with…Tyler Chatwood, reliever.
Noooooo one wants to play in Toroooonnntooooo
No one wants to play in Buffalo.
Marty is it because he wanted to play with other white players? Is that racist? Teach us Marty McSecondServing!
Big taunts from a fat shaming homophobe.
Be careful, Marty McBigMac will get very emotional if he sees those trigger words, and when he’s emotional you know he’s gonna get hungry! He needs to focus on the real issue- asian ballplayers that are being victimized by racism! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Today was not a good day for Marty!
You are insufferable.
I wonder if lolmets is disliked in real life, as much as he is disliked in here.
Marty is the worst. Lolmets is just stating the obvious. Zero complaints needed.
Springer will.
Tyler Chatwood
More like Tyler Walkwood
Because he walks guys
Am I right
id bet a sizable ammount the Jays haven’t made their biggest addition yet.
You should go all the way with it- stop even using words, you can just post sounds. Like “bwah”, “arg”, “AHHH”
do you have an issue?
No, you do- if you insist on posting 50 times per day, it’s time to start typing like an adult so that everyone can read it. That means capitalize your sentences, use punctuation and complete words, not sounds.
How can you criticize his typing with your poor and improper use of “-“. It’s not a sentence break. Or how about your sounds statement? “”AHHH””. Where was the “.” To close out your sentence? Pot, kettle. Besides all that, this is the internet. If you can’t handle that someone may make mistakes perhaps it’s time you take a break and come to grips with yourself.
if you insist on posting 50 times per day
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Not for nothing, and I am serious about this, but you might need some help. Don’t go to a psychiatrist or anything, but find someone close to you. Then explain that you spend your day online, interrupting exchanges, with vague grammatical corrections.
Ask that person if they think it is normal. Again, I’m serious. I’ve seen a few people that get obsessed online, literally posting 100s of worthless comments, that no one but themselves cares about.
189 career saves, JJ added some shine to the Putz name!
Attention is attention, good or bad. Feeding trolls can be fun but overall not worth it
Careful out on that limb! Cuz chatwood is a tough act to follow!!
Tough winter for Jays. Lindor traded to Mets. LeMahieu back with Yankees. Springer 99% chance he signs with Mets. Realmuto 99% chance he signs with Phillies. Hand is heavily linked to Mets. Bauer most likely will end up on Angels. Good news is Ozuna, Cruz, Brantley and others are still available
You think you’re so sure about Springer?
He was filthy his first two games out last season then he got hurt. But not much to go on. Not the worst signing.
Hurt- more like butt hurt after the many insidious beatdowns.
Torontos big FA signing. this is a joke there not doing anything and we will keep getting oh the finished 2nd in getting him
Could be worse. Could be an A’s fan…
YES! This guy is a stud!!! Way to go Shatkins!!! Effin ELITE!
This is to counter the Kluber signing. In all seriousness the Jays have done pretty well over the past few years picking guys from the scrap heap and turning them into pretty solid relievers. Almost have to give them the benefit of the doubt. Can even give a start and see how he does if he is heathy now. Could be a good lottery ticket.
Good signing welcome to Toronto Tyler!!
Toronto lands a pitcher!
Didn’t realize we were linked to him 😉
This is probably the only player I didn’t read about Toronto being interested in. Maybe that’s their secret.
They went with the mystery team strategy after “linked” wasn’t working out.
We did it boys! We got someone!!!!!
Is this a joke ?
This is reality, sir. Good news is he doesn’t break the bank. More good news is big free agents are out there. Bad news is they took the time to go get Chatwood. Time well wasted.
if the jays are smart dont go after trevor Bauer who would cost appox 30 mil a yr but go after Jake Odorizzi/Tanaka and James Paxton the 3 combined would prob cost the same amount if not a little more
Tanaka wants 15-20 million. I think he will be back in Japan.
15 for tanaka 10 odorizzi 7 for Paxton may work
Thank you shatkins for getting our hopes up all offseason to reward us with chatwood! Lmao. I’m losing faith in the blue jays day by day
Geez, what a creative little whiney narrative. Think it up yourself Skipper, or did Mom and Dad help?
What crawled up your ass and died?
Someone didn’t get their Cheerios this morning
In current playoff format. Jays don’t need to add to make playoffs.
Hamels and Quintana are on the clock now that Lester and Chatwood have signed.
At least two more pitchers signing today with teams not named the Angels.
Hopefully he’s a Yamaguchi replacement. I don’t mind taking the shot on him if that’s the case. But they can’t have two spots in the bullpen tied up to two wild cards like that.
As a Blue Jays fan, I can’t help but laugh. We hear rumours about the Blue Jays being connected to J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, Francisco Lindor, Trevor Bauer, and who do we sign?…
Tyler Chatwood.
@ Big Maple there’s only 1 of those players off the market? Think man.
I’m aware, but I’m sure that several of the top tier free agents available would of agreed to a contract by now had the Jays been a little bit more aggressive out of the gate. I understand that there’s still some time left, but my point was more referring to the fact that we’ve been sitting on the edge of our seats for two and a half months, and aside from Robbie Ray, we haven’t come up with much, if anything.
Maple- What do you think the Jays should offer Springer, Realmuto and Bauer ?
Gives us your opinion on realistic numbers.
The only thing that could possibly help Toronto in acquiring all three at this point would be the Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They might need that for just one of them.
Of course, we are talking Blue Jays here so a wing and a prayer might also do the trick!
@Marko- My man, let’s leave exact numbers to the professionals, eh? All I’m saying is aggressiveness through interest, and sure, quite possibly contract negotiation. Along with letting a top tier free agent know that their services would certainly be appreciated in Toronto and complimented with the young core on our roster, asking someone like Springer or Realmuto what they’re looking for in a contract and because I mentioned it earlier, dare I say, also potentially upping the ante by throwing in some extra $$ as “bait,” or to make up for the geographical location, because as much as I love the Jays, we always seem to be at a disadvantage entering free agency because of our location. Isn’t that what we expected them to do?
If I remember correctly, it was Ross who said that the priority this offseason lies in adding a top tier arm, and quite possibly a top tier bat, eh? I could totally be wrong, but I definitely think it’s doable to throw in a few extra loonies in order to convince someone like Springer, and say… Odorizzi to move north of the border and call it a successful offseason. Although 3/4 players I named are still on the market, let us also not forget about Liam Hendricks, Trevor May, Ha-Seong Kim, D.J. LeMahieu, Corey Kluber.
@Aaron- Lol maybe. I don’t expect them to sign all three, but I, and I’m sure all of us, are crossing our fingers for at least one of them!
This is the funniest headline I’ve ever seen on MLBTR.
we should sign at least someone to closed a game since we dont have that
The guy will be utilized as an opener/piggyback and in high leverage times , nice sign by the Jays.
$3M guaranteed for Chatwood is $2M too much. He walks way too many guys and does not offset those walks with enough strikeouts. He’ll be a disaster in the Rogers Center. Get ready for a lot of bases-loaded fun with Chatwood. I actually like Boston’s signing of Andriese much better than this signing for Toronto and that’s saying something.
Nah, he has the stuff for a prominent role in short outings. Decent gamble.
I never understood why the cubs didn’t give him a legitimate chance in the bullpen. Chatwood has amazing stuff and on the rare occasions he doesn’t walk 2 guys an inning he can absolutely dominate.
Other than Ryu (who’s great) the Blue Jay’s rotation is really banking heavily on guys having some pretty significant bounceback seasons. For a team that has as much talent as they do… you would think they might have done more to address the rotation and make sure they really had at least 1 more dependable option beyond Ryu. I mean by the same token, Ray, Roark and Stripling are essentially all just one or so seasons removed from being very good starters… so if things break the right way they actually could have a VERY solid rotation. There just seems to be a ton of risk… of what if they all continue to struggle then they could find themselves in desperate need of pitching help.
Roark is one season removed from being tolerably mediocre. The last time he was any good was 2016.
As a Jays fan, Ray actually has good chance to bounce back. Roark, not so much and Stripling can provide some innings and be 6th man, but I don’t want him in my rotation.
Pearson’s stuff is amazing. Pitchers were rushed in summer camp and he had some minor arm issues. Once he returned at the end of the season he was the guy who had been dominant as advertised. His innings will be limited though.
The Jays need to sign at least one starter, probably 2.
TIL… Off-Season is over today, everyone’s F$@*#’d
Good solid BP piece. Spin cast darling that the Jays favor. One thing the Jays have done well is find low cost but talented bp pitchers and get the most out of them.
I feel bad for Blue Jays fans right now. They’re not selling but they haven’t been buying. But they are teasing like they are going to buy and have so far signed Tyler Chatwood.
Don’t feel bad. Tampa lost Snell. All the good players are going to the NL teams. Buy doing nothing, the Jays are in a better position than they were at the start of the off season. They still have money and prospects.
Why feel bad? Still plenty of FA and trade options remaining . BA out today 6 in Top 100 prospects plus a talented bunch 7-20 . Loads of money to spend “wisely”
I keep saying we are a year behind the Padres and W.Sox coming out of rebuilds – no stupid overpays please and thank you.
It’s boring and it only makes it slower that they’ve constantly been teasing big moves but haven’t really done anything.
And we bought it hook, line and sinker. But I think Springer is there for the taking. I’d go 6/150, front loaded if we’re gonna loose a draft pick. George, Cav n Bo will be the second coming of John, Paul and Roberto. Just do it already.
I think resources should be more focused on pitching. Springer would be awesome for the Jays, but you can’t outslug your opponents every game. Bauer should be a bigger priority.
Pitching at the deadline. Springer now.
Cubs fleeing Chicago like rats leaving a sinking ship!
I like the Chatwood signing. He’s a reliever.
The BlueJays are still a bad team right now. No they are not on the cusp of anything except finishing behind the Yankees and the Rays who are both weaker this year.
Unless they sign 2 starters, one elite and one very good, a Cfer with a bat and a 3b, this team is going no where.
As they sit now, expect a okay start to the season then the starter well runs dry quick and Atkins is finally fired.
Terrible take. the Jays were 3rd in the AL in runs scored. Replacing Springer over Shaw is a massive upgrade. Even if Springer isn’t signed, Vlad is moving to third.for next year You could go out and get Nelson Cruz to DH. for a year. I get it terrible defense, but the offense would be insane.
They might not be championship quality without multiple moves, but even making a couple small moves if they don’t swing for the fences will make them a playoff team if there are 7 playoff teams.
When you say terrible take, are you looking in a mirror?
Yes let’s throw Vlad to 3B, keep Teoscar in RF just to sign Nelson Cruz. Nobody cares about an “insane” offense if you can’t pitch or field. Even then they are not assured a Top 7 spot.
Wow, surprised they still had enough left in the bank to swing this after the big Shapiro signing.
Jays are really going for it this year!
So the Blue Jays sign the only guy they haven’t been linked to this off season lol
Considering how many scrap heap reliever signings Atkins has turned into solid trade chips in recent years, I won’t bet against Chatwood becoming a good reliever. Does seem a bit expensive for a roll of the dice on a guy who hasn’t previously done well in that role, though. So much for the virus causing lower salaries.
We could have added another lefty reliever like McGee for 3 mil.
Sometimes I feel like the Shatkins group tries to prove how smart they are.. Regardless 3 mil on a 1 year deal isn’t going to sink anyone.
The $3M is okay, but those $2.5M in incentives better not just be for staying healthy.
Oh he good. We threw $38 million at him and were very pleased.
Mixed messaging as we were led to believe the Jays wanted to improve in issuing walks and throwing strikes. Ray and Chatwood do not fit that bill. They are the opposite of what the team is looking for.
Good signing if the team has an eye for 4th in the division. I know, “low risk” and “depth piece” and “breakout candidate” buzzwords apply. Jays fans need to come to the realization that now is the time to strike. Either the Jays are serious or they’re not. Chatwood and Ray does not send a message that they are, to the league or the fans. Step up or step out.
Totally agree guests. Signing one free agent like Springer isn’t going to do it either. Look what the Padres are doing. Totally upgraded the rotation. Exactly what the Jays should have been doing.
Don’t understand how this signing precludes bigger moves. You guys keep saying this is the big move like last year then they signed Ryu. Even that wasn’t good enough. Get a grip on reality one step at a time lol
“Don’t understand how this signing precludes bigger moves”.
I don’t know, you tell us? You said it, we didn’t.
At least if you are coming at us with angst, have a proper argument ready. Stop trying to imply something that wasn’t said by us.
No Guest you did not say it, you implied it! LOL
And you’re incorrect 1977. At least you are consistent.
With the amount of money under the threshold they have a ton of money. I’m sure you knew that. I certainly did.
If asking the organization to step up is implying anything, it’s to step up. Spending $30-mil on Chatwood, Roark, Yamaguchi, Ray and Stripling isn’t cutting it.
So Gust did you miss the LOL on the end of my post? Guess i should have put a “JK” there instead, maybe you would have understood that. Oh and by the way Roark and Yami signed their agreements last offseason they have nothing to do with the spending this offseason, but go ahead keep posting the obvious that the rest of us “Do Not Know”
Keep adding arms. Teams are going to need 10 starters bc of the covid and normal injury risk. Jays are absolutely not done yet.
They’re “in on” Big Sexy.
Chatwood has great spin rates; ball spins right out of the strike zone. He’s a filler, but not worth 3M…better ways to spend your sheckles.
Glad the Cubs moved on. Chatwood wants to be a Starter. He’s gonna get absolutely shelled in SkyDome. jmho
Blue Jays making a big statement with this signing. AL East batters are on notice.
Cub fan here. I like this deal for Toronto.
First year with the Cubs he was awful. Beyond awful really. Zero control, he’d walk the park.
Kind of righted the ship after that. Had some good relief outings and some decent starts his last two years.
Has a nasty breaking ball, and can still throw a pretty high velocity fastball. It’s about about control with Chatwood. If he has it he’ll be a good pick up. He can relieve and spot start. I think they got him at a decent price compared to the Cubs who way overpaid.
Hank Arron passed away today
Weird contract. Toronto commits to $3 mill., but will be forced to eat it if Chatwood sucks so that they aren’t forced to pay him for throwing innings. Only if he returns to old form does this work out for the Jays. They lose if hes mediocre or bad.
Seems overpaid, but the good part for a Jays fan is they’ll release him faster if he’s terrible.
Chariots is a good signing as a reliever. Ads his arm to Stripling,Yates, Dolis, Cole, Romano, Hatch, Kay, Borucki and Merrweather and it is a very good pen. Yamaguchi needs to be released.
Now all the Jays need is 2 more starters, one elite and one very good and the pitching will be set.