"The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-hander Cody Ponce on a three-year contract. The team says the deal is worth $30 million US. Ponce, 31, had a 17-1 record last season with the Hanwha Eagles in South Korea's KBO League. Ponce, who won the league MVP award, had a 1.89 earned-run average with 252 strikeouts. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020 and 2021."
"He was 1-7 with a 5.86 ERA over parts of two seasons with the Pirates before spending the next three years in Japan. 2025 KBO MVP Cody Ponce has reportedly signed a 3-year deal with the reigning AL champions!#MLBNHotStove shares their thoughts on the move as the Blue Jays continue to bolster their pitching options. pic.twitter.com/uE34eDO2pB—MLBNetwork"
Cody Ponce, 31, signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He posted a 17-1 record last season with the Hanwha Eagles in South Korea's KBO League, earning league MVP honors with a 1.89 ERA and 252 strikeouts. Ponce previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020 and 2021, going 1-7 with a 5.86 ERA over parts of two seasons. He spent the subsequent three years pitching in Japan before returning to the KBO. The Blue Jays add a proven international starter as part of efforts to bolster their pitching staff.
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