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Sask. pitcher Andrew Albers to sign with Blue Jays: reports

Left-handed pitcher Andrew Albers has reportedly signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Multiple reports say Albers, who grew up in North Battleford, has inked a deal with the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays may be adding another Canadian to itsroster.

There are multiple reports that Saskatchewan-born pitcher Andrew Albershas been signed by the Jays.

The 29-year-old recorded 10 starts with the Minnesota Twins in 2013 wherehe had a 2-5 record and 4.05 earned-run average.

Albersand the Twins parted ways at the end of theseason. The left-handed pitcher from North Battleford, Sask., spent the 2014 season playing for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization.

The Eagles declined Albers' option for 2015, making him a free agent. While with the Eagles the 29-year-oldposted a 5.89 ERA and a 6-13 record.

The agency thatrepresents Albers would not confirm the signing.