Former MLB pitcher Phillipe Aumont, who retired in 2020 to become a full-time farmer, signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Team Canada. His “unretirement” was an administrative move, as he needed to be activated and released from the retirement list for eligibility. Despite his strong performance in the 2023 tournament, Aumont has no plans for an MLB comeback, focusing instead on maintaining his pitching for future national team opportunities. Aumont, a former 11th overall draft pick, enjoyed a brief MLB career with a 6.80 ERA over four seasons.
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