Blue Jays Bring Back Pitcher Austin Voth on Minor League Deal

The right-hander returns to the team's Triple-A affiliate after a brief MLB stint.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's motion broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conveying the flexibility and depth of the Blue Jays' pitching staff.The Blue Jays' roster flexibility is on display as they bring back pitcher Austin Voth on a minor league deal to provide additional depth.Buffalo Today

The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed pitcher Austin Voth to a minor league contract, bringing the right-hander back to their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo just days after designating him for assignment. Voth, who spent last season pitching in Japan, was called up to the major league roster for a long relief outing earlier this month before being let go.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays have dealt with various rotation injuries to start the season, leading them to cycle through multiple pitchers to fill in. Voth's return to the organization's minor league system provides additional pitching depth and flexibility as the team navigates the early part of the schedule.

The details

Voth, 33, made one appearance for the Blue Jays on April 5, working 2 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Chicago White Sox. He was then designated for assignment the following day as the team brought in fresh arms. Prior to that, Voth's most recent extended MLB experience came with the 2024 Seattle Mariners, for whom he posted a 3.69 ERA over 61 innings in low-leverage relief.

  • Voth was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on April 6, 2026.
  • Voth re-signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league deal on April 14, 2026.

The players

Austin Voth

A 33-year-old right-handed pitcher who has spent time in the major leagues with the Washington Nationals, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays. He also played in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league in 2025.

Josh Fleming

A left-handed pitcher who the Blue Jays also re-signed to a non-roster contract over the weekend, providing additional pitching depth for the organization.

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The takeaway

The Blue Jays' decision to bring back Voth on a minor league deal demonstrates the team's commitment to maintaining pitching depth and flexibility as they navigate the early part of the season, with various rotation injuries impacting their staff.