Blue Jays sign intriguing pitcher to bolster minor league pitching depth

"The Blue Jays signed former University of South Florida pitcher Jack Nedrow to a minor league contract on Monday and was assigned to their Single-A affiliate Dunedin. This intriguing acquisition made by Toronto was expected to help bolster their minor league pitching depth, considering that the right-hander went undrafted during his college years."

"Last season in his final college year with the South Florida Bulls, Nedrow compiled a solid 5-3 record with a 3.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, along with 10 walks and 47 strikeouts in 72 total innings pitched over 18 appearances that included eight starts. As per Clark Stanton of gousfbulls.com, the 23-year-old right-handed pitcher would also spend time in independent leagues following his graduation from the university."

"With the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, Nedrow would make 12 starts, posting a 3-4 record with a 3.59 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, with 16 walks and 59 strikeouts in 67.2 innings of work. This year, he spent time with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League where he made three starts before signing with the Blue Jays."

"With the Toronto pitching staff being hit by injuries and inconsistencies for much of the 2026 season to date, many were expecting the Blue Jays to make moves that would focus on addressing their issues at the big league level. They already made one in-season move by signing Patrick Corbin, which ended up having a di"

The Toronto Blue Jays signed former University of South Florida right-handed pitcher Jack Nedrow to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Single-A affiliate in Dunedin. Nedrow went undrafted during his college career and is expected to strengthen pitching depth in the farm system. In his final season with the South Florida Bulls, he posted a 5-3 record with a 3.75 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP, striking out 47 batters in 72 innings across 18 appearances, including eight starts. After graduation, he pitched in independent leagues, including the Chicago Dogs and the York Revolution, before joining Toronto. The move comes as Toronto’s pitching has faced injuries and inconsistency during the 2026 season.

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