The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Francisco Cordero to a one-year $4.5mm deal, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.

Last season with the Reds, Cordero saved 37 games and posted a 2.45 era while earning $12mm. He became a free agent when the Reds turned down his $12mm option.

In 13 career seasons, Cordero owns a 3.17 era and averages 8.8 strikeouts per 9 innings.

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