TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have added to their bullpen by acquiring right-handed pitcher Drew Storen from the Washington Nationals.
Toronto sent outfielder Ben Revere and a player to be named later back to Washington to complete the deal.
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The 28-year-old Storen appeared in 58 games for the Nationals last season, recording 29 saves with a 3.44 earned-run-average and 67 strikeouts in 55 innings.
Storen tweeted Saturday that he’s “incredibly excited” to join the Jays and asked how to connect with Toronto’s unlikely social media star, Councillor Norm Kelly.
Storen’s Twitter profile identifies him as “pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays and apparently now a Drake fan.”
In 2014 the six-foot-one righty posted a 1.12 ERA to lead all National League relievers. He has 95 career saves over his six seasons – with a career-high 43 in 2011.
Revere, 27, was acquired by Toronto from the Phillies on July 31 as the club pushed for the post-season. He posted a .319 average with in 56 games with the Jays. The left-handed hitter added 31 stolen bases on the season – his fourth season with 30 or more.
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