THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Scott Downs is headed for the West Coast.
The former Blue Jays reliever signed a US$15 million, three-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
Downs, one of the top middle relievers on the free-agent market, went 5-5 with a 2.64 ERA in 67 games for Toronto last season. The 34-year-old left-hander is 27-28 with 16 saves in 379 games over nine major league seasons.
Downs is a Type A free agent, meaning the Blue Jays will get two compensatory picks in return.
Angels general manager Tony Reagins says Downs "adds tremendous depth to our bullpen."
The Angels also added Hisanori Takahashi to their bullpen this month, agreeing to an $8 million, two-year deal with the Japanese lefty.
Los Angeles announced the agreement with Downs on Friday.
