Axford was traded from the Blue Jays to the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for Corey Copping, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Axford, 35, joins his ninth organization after this deadline deal, and should work as a middle reliever for the Dodgers down the stretch. He had a 4.41 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 51 innings with the Blue Jays prior to the trade.

Axford will get the nod for Saturday's matchup against the White Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Don't expect Axford to toss more than two innings, as he figures to serve as Toronto's opener in a bullpen day. He's struggled through 44 appearances this season, accruing a 4.69 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 47 strikeouts over 48 innings in 2018.

Axford was activated from the bereavement list Friday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old has a 2.70 ERA in 10 innings for the Blue Jays so far this year, though his 4.47 xFIP indicates that he's lucky to be allowing so few runs. Tim Mayza was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

Axford was placed on the bereavement list Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being placed on the bereavement list, Axford will be eligible to return Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled Tim Mayza from Triple-A Buffalo.

Axford will be on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster.

EDGE Analysis

Axford impressed manager John Gibbons and Toronto's front office during spring training and will be utilized in a low-leverage relief role for the major-league team this season. During 22 games with Oakland last year, Axford logged a 6.43 ERA and 2.10 WHIP over 21 innings.

Axford "should be pitching in the big-leagues, no doubt," according to manager John Gibbons, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Axford is in camp with the Blue Jays on a minor-league deal. He wasn't considered a favorite to earn a bullpen role, as he posted an ugly 6.43 ERA in 21 innings last season with Oakland and hasn't put up an ERA below 3.95 since 2011. The Blue Jays aren't stacked with experienced relief arms, so he certainly has a chance to make the team, though it's hard to imagine him being a significant fantasy asset.

Axford agreed to a deal with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Axford will look to resurrect his career north of the border after being cut loose by the A's this past season. Axford was once a high-profile closer in his prime but has been no more than a middling reliever over the past several years. The 34-year-old tossed just 21 big-league innings last season, posting a 6.43 ERA and concerning 15.6 percent walk rate with the A's. He'll likely be utilized in lower-leverage situations for the Blue Jays this upcoming season.

Axford was released by the Athletics on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Axford was cut loose after being designated for assignment last week. The veteran struggled to a 6.43 ERA and 2.09 WHIP across 21 innings for the A's this season. He could catch on elsewhere given his prior major-league experience, but it would be in a low-leverage role.

Axford was designated for assignment by the A's on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Axford has given up an earned run in five of his last six outings, and things got particularly bad Monday when he gave up two walks and an earned run before recording an out. Another suitor could always take a risk on a 34-year-old sporting a 6.73 ERA, but if not, he may elect to remain in the Oakland system with hopes of a shot at redemption down the stretch.

Axford gave up an earned run on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Axford gave up an RBI single to Carlos Ruiz before being relieved by Ryan Madson and closed out the first half on a downswing, having allowed an earned run in each of his last four appearances. The 34-year-old hasn't been able to remain effective for an extended stretch save for a five-appearance scoreless streak in early June, leading to a 6.30 ERA and 2.00 WHIP that both represent career highs.