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Josh Winckowski provides the Blue Jays with another bullpen option in 2027

The Toronto Blue Jays made a flurry of moves this past winter, but one transaction that went under the radar was the signing of right-hander Josh Winckowski.

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Josh Winckowski continues to make case to join Blue Jays’ bullpen

Josh Winckowski is doing all he can to be considered as a late-season callup for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday night, Winckowski pitched in his fifth

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 11

Josh Winckowski tosses two scoreless frames in first rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo

The Toronto Blue Jays could soon be receiving help in their bullpen. On Thursday night, right-hander Josh Winckowski made his fourth rehab outing and

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 10

Josh Winckowski’s rehab assignment moving to Triple-A Buffalo

Josh Winckowski will make his first appearance with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, per the club’s announcement. The 28-year-old righty has spent most of this year rehabbing from off-season elbow surgery — an internal brace procedure, not full Tommy John — but began a Single-A rehab assignment with Dunedin late last month.

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Josh Winckowski strikes out five in third rehab outing with Single-A Dunedin

As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to hunt down a playoff spot, a rehabbing arm keeps pushing for an opportunity to debut this season. On Friday night,

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Josh Winckowski makes second rehab start with Single-A Dunedin

An arm in the Toronto Blue Jays organization is making a push to return from injury this season. On Sunday, right-hander Josh Winckowski made his second

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 26

Josh Winckowski appears in first rehab game with Single-A Dunedin

While most of the Toronto Blue Jays’ injury news has been negative as of late, an arm they signed this off-season has begun a long-awaited rehab assignment.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Toronto Blue Jays Sign Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher After World Series Run

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly signing former Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Winckowski to a two-year contract. Boston designated the 27-year-old Winckowski for assignment earlier this winter, and he later opted for free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 1

Blue Jays Sign Ex-Red Sox Pitcher After 5-Year Boston Stint

Did the Boston Red Sox meddle too much with Josh Winckowski? That may become the question they ultimately ask themselves if the right-hander, who came up through the system, was shuffled around from the rotation to the bullpen, and ultimately fizzled out before hitting the injured list this year.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 31

Report: Josh Winckowski returns to Blue Jays on two-year, minor-league deal

Add one final transaction to the list before the calendar flips to 2026. According to MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams, the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a two-year, minor-league deal with injured right-hander Josh Winckowski on Wednesday, reuniting the 27-year-old with the organization that drafted him in the 15th round nearly 10 years ago.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Blue Jays To Sign Josh Winckowski To Minor League Deal

Right-hander Josh Winckowski is joining the Blue Jays on a two-year minor league deal, per MLBTR’s Steve Adams. The 27-year-old recently had internal brace surgery and hopes to pitch late in the 2026 season, notes Adams.

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Red Sox DFA 27-Year-Old Pitcher After Four Seasons In Boston

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Red Sox Roster Shuffle Included Bad News For 4-Year MLB Veteran

The Boston Red Sox announced a handful of moves on Saturday and one of the announcements featured was tough for the organization's pitching depth. Boston

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