The Chicago Cubs signed former Toronto closer B.J.

The Toronto Blue Jays released veteran closer B.J.

The Toronto Blue Jays placed starter A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a right elbow injury. Burnett left his start against Boston on Friday night after four innings with soreness in his elbow. He will visit Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Monday.

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays made B.J. Ryan the highest paid relief pitcher in Major League baseball on Monday, signing the hard-throwing free agent lefthander to a five-year $47 million deal. "B.J.

B.J. Ryan and the Toronto Blue Jays have reached a preliminary agreement on a $47 million, five-year contract, a high-ranking baseball official said Friday.