Blue Jays Sign 8-Year MLB Veteran Away From Mariners

The 36-year-old right-hander will be a non-roster invitee to major league spring training.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 36-year-old right-handed pitcher Jesse Hahn to a minor-league deal. Hahn, who spent most of last season in Triple-A but made his first major league appearances in four years with the Seattle Mariners, will be a non-roster invitee to major league spring training.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays' bullpen is not projected to be a strong point of their roster this season, so Hahn will have a chance to compete for a spot on the major league team during spring training.

The details

Hahn has eight total seasons of major league experience, but after dominating for the Kansas City Royals in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, he suffered a shoulder injury in 2021 that sent his career off course. He wasn't able to pitch at any level of competition again until 2024, when he pitched in the minors for the Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers. In his five major league innings last year, Hahn allowed three earned runs, striking out three batters and walking five.

  • Hahn signed with the Blue Jays on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Hahn will be a non-roster invitee to major league spring training.

The players

Jesse Hahn

A 36-year-old right-handed pitcher who has eight total seasons of major league experience, including time with the Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays

A Major League Baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Seattle Mariners

A Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington.

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What’s next

Hahn will compete for a spot on the Blue Jays' major league roster during spring training.

The takeaway

The Blue Jays are looking to bolster their bullpen by signing a veteran pitcher with major league experience, even if he is coming off an injury-plagued few seasons. Hahn will have a chance to prove himself during spring training and potentially earn a spot on the Blue Jays' opening day roster.