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Blue Jays acquire Jesse Chavez from A’s in exchange for Liam Hendriks

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesse Chavez throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of their baseball game on Sept. 5, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for some pitching depth for their starting rotation, acquiring right-hander Jesse Chavez from Oakland in exchange for right-hander Liam Hendriks.The deal was announced Friday night. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for some pitching depth for their starting rotation, acquiring right-hander Jesse Chavez from Oakland in exchange for right-hander Liam Hendriks.

The deal was announced Friday night.

Chavez made 30 appearances, including 26 starts for the Athletics last season, going 7-15 with a 4.18 earned-run average and setting career-highs in games started, innings pitched (157.0) and equalling his best strikeout total (136).

Over his past two seasons Chavez has posted a 3.83 ERA after recording a 5.48 ERA in his first six years in the majors.

He returns to Toronto after appearing in nine games for the Blue Jays (two starts) during the 2012 season.

Hendriks is 8-15 with a 5.15 ERA over his major league career (97 games, 34 starts).

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