Blue Jays trade pitcher Justin Shafer to Reds for cash considerations

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Justin Shafer (50) shakes hands with catcher Reese McGuire, right, following a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. The Blue Jays defeated the Royals 4-1. (Orlin Wagner/AP)

Shannon Coulter November 25, 2019, 4:42 PM

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Monday.

OFFICIAL: We've traded RHP Justin Shafer to the @Reds in exchange for cash considerations.

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 25, 2019

Last season, Shafer posted a 3.86 ERA in 34 relief appearances with the Jays, striking out 39 batters in 39.2 innings. The 27-year-old also made 24 appearances in triple-A with the Buffalo Bisons last season, posting a 3.52 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. He converted seven of eight save opportunities in Buffalo.

The #Reds today claimed OF Nick Martini off waivers from the Padres and acquired RHP Justin Shafer from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash. RHP Jimmy Herget and OF Brian O'Grady were designated for assignment. pic.twitter.com/hqu8bSAerE

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) November 25, 2019

Shafer was selected by Toronto in the eighth round of the 2014 MLB Draft. The Lake Wales, Fl., was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Nov. 20.

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