Font signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Thursday, Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Font has been given an invitation to major-league spring training. The 32-year-old is coming off a successful two-year stint in Korea, having posted a 2.69 ERA over 28 starts for the SSG Landers in 2022. Font figures to be used as a starter initially in camp but has plenty of past major-league relief experience, too.

Font is expected to sign with the SK Wyverns in South Korea for the 2021 season, Daniel Kim of MBC Sports+ reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move makes sense, as Font fits the typical profile of pitchers who head overseas. The 30-year-old has spent parts of six seasons in the majors but has failed to stick around in an important role, and with a career 5.82 ERA in 151.2 innings pitched, it's unlikely that was going to change any time soon. It's possible he figures things out in Korea and returns stateside in a year or two, though it's also quite possible he's already thrown his final MLB pitch.

Font elected free agency Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Font cleared waivers after Toronto designated him for assignment over the weekend. Since he wasn't a candidate to receive a promotion to the big club during the postseason, he has opted to part ways with the organization. As he heads into free agency this offseason, Font will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal after posting a 9.92 ERA and 2.27 WHIP in 16.1 innings out of the Toronto bullpen in 2020.

The Blue Jays outrighted Font to their alternate training site Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Toronto dropped Font from the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster Thursday to clear a spot for a healthy Nate Pearson in the bullpen, but the right-hander will stick around in the organization for now after going unclaimed off waivers. The 30-year-old may be looking for work elsewhere once the Blue Jays' playoff run draws to a close, however. He made 21 appearances out of the Toronto bullpen during the regular season, giving up 18 earned runs on 28 hits and nine walks over 16.1 innings.

Font was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Font made relief appearances Monday and Tuesday, and he allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out zero over 1.1 innings during that time. He'll be cast off the 40-man roster to end the regular season to make room for Nate Pearson (elbow), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Font (shin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Font landed on the 10-day injured list with a right shin contusion, but he'll return after spending the minimum amount of time on the shelf. The right-hander has had inconsistent results this season as he carries an 8.78 ERA and 1.95 WHIP over 13.1 innings during 17 appearances.

Font was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shin contusion Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Font allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 1.1 relief innings Sunday. He apparently didn't escape unscathed as he'll be forced to miss at least 10 days as a result of his injury. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been established. Right-hander Sean Reid-Foley was recalled by the Blue Jays to take Font's place in the bullpen.

Font worked around a base hit and struck out two during a scoreless sixth inning Thursday in the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Phillies in the first half of a doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Font helped keep the Blue Jays' deficit at one before his team provided the tying run in the bottom of the inning, then walked off the Phillies in the seventh on Lourdes Gurriel's RBI single. After giving up runs in three of his first four outings out of the bullpen this season, Font has been much sharper lately, posting a 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 7:1 K:BB over his subsequent seven appearances.

Font (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Font hit the injured list for undisclosed reasons in mid-July but is evidently ready to go now. Even with Ken Giles out with an elbow injury, Font is unlikely to fill a high-leverage role, but he was competent enough in 84.1 innings as a swingman last season, posting a 4.48 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP.

Font was placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Font isn't expected to fill a key role in the Blue Jays' bullpen this season, though he is expected to contribute. In 84.1 innings last season, he recorded an unremarkable 4.48 ERA, with a high 1.8 HR/9 offsetting a strong 26.7 percent strikeout rate. It's not clear when he'll be back on the field.