Hudson walks in for Jays to one-year deal worth $1.5M

Right-handed relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, who appeared in 40 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced Monday. The deal is for $1.5 million, according to multiple reports.

Hudson, 32, was released Friday by the Los Angeles Angels. He had a 6.75 ERA in 6 2/3 innings in spring training this season. The Blue Jays moved second baseman Devon Travis to the 60-day injured list to make room for Hudson on the 40-man roster.

Hudson has pitched in nine MLB seasons for four teams, having his greatest success with the Arizona Diamondbacks before undergoing two Tommy John surgeries. He was 16-12 with a 3.49 ERA as a starter in 2011, when he threw 222 innings. He was 3-2 with 4.11 ERA in his only season with the Dodgers, striking out 44 in 46 innings.

Hudson has a career mark of 40-32 with a 3.99 ERA in 619 2/3 innings.