Former Blue Jay Mayza, Pirates agree to $1.15 million, 1-year deal

Toronto Blue Jays' Tim Mayza pitches in the eighth inning of an American League baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left-hander Tim Mayza and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Monday to a $1.15 million, one-year contract.

Mayza was 0-2 with a 6.33 ERA in 50 relief appearances last season for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York. He did not allow a run in three post-season appearances with the Yankees.

Mayza, who turned 33 last month, is 20-9 with a 3.88 ERA and four saves over seven seasons with Toronto (2017-24) and New York. He had Tommy John surgery on Sept. 18, 2019, five days after injuring his elbow during a game against the Yankees, and returned to a major league mound in April 2021.

Infielder Alika Williams was designated for assignment.