Tate was the fourth-overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft and eventually became a quality high-leverage reliever for the Orioles before injuries derailed him a couple seasons ago. The 30-year-old righty has looked outstanding this season at Triple-A Buffalo, posting a microscopic 1.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7/1 K/BB ratio across six innings (five appearances).

It’s a split contract for Tate, who will get $1.4 million if he’s in the majors. The right-hander was non-tendered by the Jays in November after being picked up from the Orioles late last season. He’ll probably open the year in Triple-A, but there’s a good chance he’ll see significant time in the Toronto pen.

Tate was non-tendered by the Blue Jays in November after compiling a 4.66 ERA and 27/12 K/BB over 36 2/3 innings with Toronto and Baltimore. The 30-year-old will be a middle-innings option, and the signing likely has at least something to do with the potential loss of Erik Swanson (elbow) to begin the 2025 campaign.

The 30-year-old hurler compiled a 4.66 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and a 27/12 K/BB ratio over 36 2/3 innings between the Orioles and Blue Jays in 2024. The Blue Jays liked what they saw from Tate late in the season, but the $1.5 million - 1.8 million that he was expected to earn via arbitration was just too steep of a price tag for them to pay. He shouldn’t have any difficulty finding work on the open market.