Blue Jays sign reliever David Phelps to one-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have bolstered their bullpen with a veteran arm.

The team announced Thursday that they have inked right-hander David Phelphs to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with a potential of $750,000 in performance bonuses.

The 34-year old has posted a combined 34-38 record, 3.95 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over a span of eight seasons and 291 games with seven different clubs.

Phelps previously played for the Blue Jays in 2019, where he posted a 3.63 ERA in 17.1 combined innings.