Blue Jays acquire Jacob Barnes from Mets
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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Jacob Barnes from the New York Mets for minor-league righty Troy Miller on Saturday, the team announced.
Barnes was designated for assignment on June 14 after posting a 6.27 ERA in 19 outings for the Mets this season.
The 31-year-old should provide the Blue Jays bullpen with a fresh arm as Toronto has several relief pitchers on the injured list.
| PITCHER | INJURY |
|---|---|
| Ryan Borucki | Strained forearm flexor |
| A.J. Cole | Neck Discomfort |
| Rafael Dolis | Strained finger |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | Strained oblique |
| Julian Merryweather | Strained oblique |
| Tommy Milone | Shoulder inflammation |
| David Phelps | Lat surgery |
| Kirby Yates | Tommy John surgery |
Barnes owns a 5-14 record with a 4.53 ERA and 227 strikeouts in 219 career outings.
Miller, 24, owns a 1.84 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 14 2/3 innings for High-A Vancouver this campaign.