Blue Jays sign veteran reliever Justin Topa to minor league deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-hander Justin Topa to a minor league contract on June 3, 2026. Topa, 35, brings experience to a struggling bullpen impacted by injuries. He was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins last month after posting a 17 earned run average over 19 innings. Topa previously had success with the Seattle Mariners, achieving a 2.61 ERA in 2023. He will not immediately join the Major League roster but could be promoted from Triple-A Buffalo later in the season.
- •Blue Jays currently one game back from AL Wild Card spot
- •Topa had a career-high 69 innings, 2.61 ERA with Mariners in 2023
- •Signed after being released by Twins following struggles this season
- •Topa may serve in a long relief role if promoted from Triple-A
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays sign ex-Twins, Mariners veteran reliever to bolster bullpen
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