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Reds signed RHP Walker Lockett to a minor league contract.
Lockett made 20 appearances in the majors from 2018-20 for three different teams before landing in Korea last season, posting a 2.98 ERA with 112 strikeouts in 124 innings for the Doosan Bears. The 28-year-old will report to extended spring training to build up his stamina.
Blue Jays released RHP Walker Lockett.
Lockett is headed to Korea to play for the Doosan Bears.
Multiple outlets report that the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization is close to a deal with Walker Lockett.
Lockett is not a free agent, and is currently on the 40-man roster of the Toronto Blue Jays. That means that he'd have to agree to a buyout of his contract before being released by Toronto so he could join the KBO. The 26-year-old right-hander registered a 4.96 ERA and 11/4 K/BB ratio in 16 1/3 innings with the Mets and Mariners in 2020.
Blue Jays claimed RHP Walker Lockett off waivers from the Mariners.
Lockett, 26, registered a 4.96 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 11/4 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings -- mostly in relief -- this past season between the Mets and Mariners. He'll be organizational bullpen depth for Toronto.
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