The Blue Jays re-sign pitcher Josh Winckowski, who had elbow surgery and will miss most of 2026.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski to a two-year minor league contract, marking his return to the organization that drafted him in 2016. Winckowski, who underwent elbow surgery in late 2025, is expected to miss most of 2026 and aims to return by late 2026. He previously played for the Red Sox, Mets, and Blue Jays, posting a 2.88 ERA as a reliever in 2023 before struggling with declining velocity and injuries in 2024 and 2025. After being designated for assignment and electing minor league free agency, he joins Toronto to rehab and potentially rebuild as a starter.