The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Phil Coke to a minor league contract.

Coke began the season with the Chicago Cubs but was released on May 27 after being designated for assignment.

He made 16 appearances out of the Cubs bullpen this year, posting a 6.30 earned-run average over 10 innings.

Coke has appeared in 399 career games with the Cubs, Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees. He has a 22-27 career with a 4.21 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.

He has made five post-season appearances over the past six seasons, including winning the World Series with the Yankees in 2009.