Blue Jays Rival Yankees Land Key Pitcher After Fall Out With Toronto.
The New York Yankees have signed Adam Kloffenstein to a minor league contract just as the Toronto Blue Jays were coming off their World Series appearance. The move marks a major coup for the Bronx Bombers, who have had several key pitching departures over the offseason.
Kloffenstein, 25, spent last season with Triple-A Buffalo, making 18 starts and posting a 6.26 ERA in just two years with the organization. He initially signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays last year but failed to crack the major league roster, watching from the sidelines as they reached the World Series.
The move is an interesting one for the Yankees, who are now dealing with injuries to several key starters. Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt were all placed on the injured list following elbow surgeries, potentially creating a spot in the rotation for Kloffenstein or another untested arm.
Kloffenstein was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in 2018 but struggled to find consistent success with the organization. He did show promise as a prospect, however, and will now have the opportunity to prove himself with a new team.
The signing marks a bit of a reversal for Kloffenstein, who spent last season pining for an NHL contract that never materialized.
The New York Yankees have signed Adam Kloffenstein to a minor league contract just as the Toronto Blue Jays were coming off their World Series appearance. The move marks a major coup for the Bronx Bombers, who have had several key pitching departures over the offseason.
Kloffenstein, 25, spent last season with Triple-A Buffalo, making 18 starts and posting a 6.26 ERA in just two years with the organization. He initially signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays last year but failed to crack the major league roster, watching from the sidelines as they reached the World Series.
The move is an interesting one for the Yankees, who are now dealing with injuries to several key starters. Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt were all placed on the injured list following elbow surgeries, potentially creating a spot in the rotation for Kloffenstein or another untested arm.
Kloffenstein was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in 2018 but struggled to find consistent success with the organization. He did show promise as a prospect, however, and will now have the opportunity to prove himself with a new team.
The signing marks a bit of a reversal for Kloffenstein, who spent last season pining for an NHL contract that never materialized.
. Honestly, I'm kinda surprised the Yankees swooped him up like this. Considering his numbers with the Blue Jays weren't exactly lights out (6.26 ERA is pretty mediocre), you'd think they'd be taking a risk. On the other hand, their rotation is getting hit hard by injuries so maybe they're trying to find someone who can stabilize it for them? Still, gotta wonder if this was just a desperation move or if they genuinely believe he's got it in him...
️. They've got some big-name guys dealing with injuries now, but is Kloffenstein really the guy to step in and save them? 
. I mean, I'm not surprised that the Yankees would go after someone like Adam Kloffenstein, especially with all their injuries right now. But still, it's weird to think that he was just chillin' in Buffalo last season while the Blue Jays were trying to win the World Series 
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just heard about the Blue Jays losing Adam Kloffenstein to the Yankees. Like, what's up with that? This guy was supposed to be their ace in the making and now he's gone. The dude had a rough time in Toronto but at least they gave him a shot, I guess... 
. But still, can't they see that this guy is a risk? Like, what makes them think he's gonna magically turn it around now? The kid had two chances with the Blue Jays and blew 'em both... I'm all for giving someone a shot, but come on, Yankees! You're not exactly known for your scouting skills 
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it's not right. and what about his feelings or whatever? doesn't he deserve to be in a place where he can actually contribute? i don't get the yankees signing someone who didn't even work out with their rivals first though... maybe they really do think they can turn him around? 
. I think it's cool how he gets a second chance, though! 
The guy showed promise as a prospect, but just couldn't quite get there with Toronto 
. But still, it's tough for guys like Kloffenstein who are always fighting for a spot on the roster 
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does anyone think he'll be able to step up his game? 
Anyway, gotta keep an eye on this guy, could be a dark horse for the Yanks!
but i guess that's baseball for u, anything can happen 
. It's a shame because he had some promising years in Buffalo and showed flashes of being a solid pitcher 
. Now, I guess we'll see if he can turn things around with the Yankees 
... maybe this is exactly what he needed to reboot his career 
. The Yankees are really taking a gamble on him now, hoping his stuff will translate to the show... we'll see how that plays out! 
Like, what does this say about their scouting system? Adam Kloffenstein is basically a 25-year-old rookie all over again, but now he gets to go to the Yankees and ride their coattails instead of facing actual competition in Toronto 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out in the regular season! 
who knows, maybe this is the break he needs to finally make a name for himself as a pitcher... and yeah, it's not ideal timing for the blue jays, but c'est la vie - they'll find another guy to fill the gap 
It's like, did the team really want to let him go or was it just a case of "you know what?" 