On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays played the White Sox in Chicago.
The Blue Jays lost by a score of 5-4.
Toronto Blue Jays Sign Former World Series Champion
Patrick Corbin #46 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
After the game, the Blue Jays announced that they had signed Patrick Corbin.
The former All-Star is coming off a year where he went 7-11 with a 4.40 ERA in 31 games for the Texas Rangers.
The Blue Jays wrote (via X): “OFFICIAL: We’ve signed LHP Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal. He has been optioned to the Dunedin Blue Jays.”
MLB Social Media World Reacts To Corbin Signing
GettyPatrick Corbin #46 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 4, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Keegan Matheson: “Whether Patrick Corbin is ready to step into the #BlueJays’ rotation for a couple of starts while it’s still needed? We’ll see. Regardless, at the cost, it’s a wise move even if it saves this bullpen just once or twice. Can’t have that group maxing out so early in the year.”
Daniele Franceschi: “#BlueJays announce they have signed veteran LHP Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal. Corbin will begin with Single-A Dunedin. The 36-year-old made 30 starts for the Texas #Rangers last season. #BlueJays50”
@JaysClubhouse: “Patrick Corbin, 36, provides the #BlueJays with a low-cost ($1m for 1 yr), high-floor, lefty stabilizer for the back of the rotation who can protect the bullpen, and presumably bridge the gap until return of Yesavage, Berrios, Bieber, etc. While he no longer has the swing-and-miss slider of his prime, his elite durability (a decade of 150+ inning seasons) makes him a potential “innings eater” who can reliably take the ball every fifth day. Showed signs of a late-career resurgence in 2025 by neutralizing righties with an improved changeup. Although his diminished velocity and tendency to surrender hard contact limit his ceiling to that of a fifth starter or long reliever, his ability to provide bulk and veteran leadership makes him a zero-risk addition for a team currently in need of pitching depth. Corbin’s Savant page for 2025 👇”
GettyWashington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) went till the 8th inning for the team against the New York Mets at Nationals Park May 15, 2019 in Washington, DC.
@discussbaseball: “Cody Ponce going down definitely persuaded the Blue Jays to ink Patrick Corbin. Thought they may go the Lucas Giolito route…Corbin is more reliable w/ volume/eating innings.”
Ben Nicholson-Smith: “Sounds like Patrick Corbin has been working out extensively in preparation for the season. Up past 80 pitches already. Possible he needs just a couple minor-league starts.”
@MVJUDGE99: “Blew a lead to the White Sox and said “yeah let’s sign Patrick Corbin”😭😭😭”
Corbin’s Background
GettyPatrick Corbin #46 of the Washington Nationals pitches to a Baltimore Orioles batter in the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 27, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Corbin has also spent time playing for the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks over 13 MLB seasons.
He made two All-Star Games with Arizona (and won the 2019 World Series with Washington).
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