The Toronto Blue Jays, like all other 39 MLB teams, are gearing up their organization for a long 162-game season, which starts in less than three weeks.
On Monday, the Blue Jays made a notable roster addition by signing right-handed pitcher Caleb Freeman to a minor league contract, according to MLB.com’s transaction log. He’s since been assigned to Double-A New Hampshire, but will likely be a part of the Blue Jays’ spring camp for the next few weeks.
More MLB on Heavy: Phillies Extend Jesus Luzardo to Five-Year, $135 Million Contract
Blue Jays Bring in Caleb Freeman
Caleb Freeman is. 28-year-old reliever who has spent his entire career in the Chicago White Sox system. He was drafted in the 15th round of the 2019 MLB draft out of Texas Tech.
After several years going through the minors, Freeman made his MLB debut in 2025.
He appeared in five games with the White Sox and pitched 3.2 innings, while giving up five hits and two earned runs. Also in 2025, he pitched to the tune of a 4.91 ERA over 33 innings with Triple-A Charlotte.
MLBTradeRumors.com was quick to the news and gave insight into Freeman’s journey as a professional baseball player:
“In 2024, he dialed things in, relatively speaking. His 13.6% walk rate was still high but an improvement. He also struck out a strong 29.3% of opponents, helping him post a 3.92 ERA in Double-A that year. In 2025, he got out to a blazing start. In his first 13 1/3 innings, he had a 1.35 ERA, 33.3% strikeout rate and 10.4% walk rate. The White Sox tried to ride the hot hand and added him to their big league roster.”
More MLB on Heavy: Red Sox Trade Idea Offloads Wilyer Abreu for Astros’ All-Star Infielder
What Chance Does Caleb Freeman Have to Pitch for Blue Jays?
This is a good organizational depth piece, but if the Blue Jays have to turn to Caleb Freeman at any point this season, the pitching staff might be drowning with injuries.
It’s not a knock to Freeman, but Toronto has a crowded pitching staff, and if he was only able to see 3.2 with the lowly White Sox big-league club, it’s unlikely the Jays will need him for any innings.
Some of Toronto’s “starters” may even have to be pushed into a bullpen role for the time being to start the season, and there are certainly a handful of more productive, younger arms than Freeman that could fill in for spot innings.