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Pitcher Mat Latos will try to latch on with Blue Jays

Veteran pitcher Mat Latos on Thursday signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays after compiling a 7-3 record and 4.89 earned-run average last season with the Chicago White Sox and Washington.

Veteran righty had 4.89 ERA with White Sox, Nationals last season

The Blue Jays have signed former White Sox right-hander Mat Latos to a minor-league deal, which includes an invitation to spring training. He posted a 7-3 record and 4.89 earned-run average last season between Chicago and the Washington Nationals. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/File)

The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-hander Mat Latos to a minor-league deal Thursday with an invitation to major-league camp.

Latos spent last season with the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals. He posted a 7-3 record with a 4.89 earned-run average and 42 strikeouts.

The 29-year-old has also spent time with the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres over his eight-year career.