Blue Jays reunite with righty Floyd on Minors deal

TORONTO — The Blue Jays brought back a familar face on Thursday by re-signing right-hander Gavin Floyd to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.

Floyd will compete for a job out of the bullpen, and he also provides more depth for the starting rotation. It’s a similar role to the one Floyd had in 2016, when he went 2-4 with a 4.06 ERA over 31 innings before a torn lat muscle ended his season in late June.

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The 33-year-old Floyd first joined the Blue Jays last offseason when he signed a big league deal worth $1 million. He battled Aaron Sanchez throughout Spring Training for the final spot in the rotation before eventually ending up in the bullpen.

Floyd had very little relief experience prior to 2016, but he thrived in the role during the early stages of the season. He became a high-leverage reliever for manager John Gibbons and one of the most trusted …

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