What It Means:

Nicholson-Smith notes that the two sides have been discussing a potential contract over the past few weeks. In the last two seasons alone, Latos has played for five separate teams. Should he eventually sign with the Blue Jays, his role would likely be that of a long reliever, as Toronto's rotation is essentially locked.

2016 saw Latos split time between the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals. Between those two teams, he posted a disappointing 4.89 ERA, a somehow worse 5.35 xFIP, 13.6 percent strikeout rate and 9.7 percent walk rate over 70 innings.