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Blue Jays Sign Lefty Brendan Cellucci to Minor-League Deal, Assign Him to Double-A

Toronto views the high-strikeout lefty as minor-league depth following strong post-Red Sox outings.

Overview

  • Cellucci signed with Toronto on January 19, per the official transaction log, and was assigned to Double-A New Hampshire.
  • Released by the Red Sox in July 2025, the 2019 draftee returned to affiliated ball after stints with the York Revolution and in Puerto Rico.
  • In the Atlantic League with York, he logged 18 1/3 innings with nine saves, 32 strikeouts, a 1.96 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and a .133 opponents’ average.
  • Career numbers and scouting reports highlight a fastball that typically sits 91–95 mph, heavy strikeout ability, and persistent control issues.
  • Analysts describe him as organizational depth unlikely to break camp with the MLB club, while separate reporting links Toronto to exploratory interest in free agent Framber Valdez.