Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports:
The Blue Jays signed free-agent infielder Freddy Galvis to a one-year contract with a club option for 2020, the team announced Tuesday. A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the deal is worth $4 million with a $1 million buyout for the 2020 option, guaranteeing the veteran $5 million. The deal also includes award bonuses.
Toronto designated right-hander Danny Barnes for assignment to make room for Galvis on the 40-man roster.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was previously in line to serve as the primary shortstop, but the addition of the sure-handed Galvis means that it's possible he'll begin the year in the minors.
Galvis, 29, played in all 162 games for the Padres last season, hitting .248/.299/.380 with 13 home runs and 67 RBIs while also playing above-average defense at shortstop. The Venezuelan native is a career .246 hitter over 804 career games with the Phillies and Padres.
Matt Kelly is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @mattkellyMLB.
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