After a very short stint with the Toronto Blue Jays organization, relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain is a free agent again.
The 29-year-old was signed to a minor-league deal on July 21. In seven appearances with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons he posted a 0-1 record with two saves and a 14.40 ERA.
Not only did he struggle in Buffalo, but the Blue Jays bullpen has excelled recently while carrying eight arms, positioning them to send down a reliever rather than add one. Under those conditions it seemed unlikely a spot would open up for the veteran right-hander.
Chamberlain started the year with Detroit Tigers where he had a 4.09 ERA in 30 appearances.
