The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired Jeff Mathis from the Angels, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports reports. In exchange, the Angels will receive Brad Mills.

Mathis who is known for his defensive ability and his game calling, became expendable when the Angels acquired Chris Iannetta from the Rockies earlier this week.

Mathis is now slated to back up J.P. Arencibia in Toronto. Mathis made $1.7mm (could have made $100k more for 110 and 120 games started) and again is arbitration eligible.

Mills, was the Jays’ fourth round pick in 2007. He has pitched in parts of the last three seasons for the Jays posting a 8.57 ERA. Mills projects as a possible middle relief left handed arm for the Angels bullpen or potential starting depth as he has options left.

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