The Rangers have signed right-handed reliever Jason Frasor to a one-year deal with a base salary of $1.5 million. He is expected to fit into a middle-relief role, appearing ahead of new setup reliever Josh Lindblom.
The significance of this deal is that no pitcher has appeared in more games on the mound for the Blue Jays than Frasor’s 505. The Jays current active leader is Casey Janssen with 283, so he has a ways to go.
Here are the all-time pitching games appeared leader for each team, followed by the active pitcher currently on the team
Yankees: Mariano Rivera 1051, Andy Pettitte 417
Padres: Trevor Hoffman 902, Luke Gregerson 290
Pirates: Roy Face 802, Tony Watson 111
Twins (Senators): Walter Johnson 802, Glen Perkins 215
Braves: Phil Niekro 740, Eric O’Flaherty 276
Mets: John Franco 695, Bobby Parnell 249
Royals: Jeff Montgomery 686, Tim Collins 140
White Sox: Red Faber 669, Matt Thornton 472
Giants: Gary Lavelle 647, Sergio Romo 276
Red Sox: Bob Stanley 637, Daniel Bard 209
Cubs: Charlie Root 605, Carlos Marmol 452
Indians: Mel Harder 582, Rafael Perez 338
Angels: Troy Percival 579, Jered Weaver 207
Astros: Dave Smith 563, Wesley Wright 232
Orioles: Jim Palmer 558, Jim Johnson 286
Cardinals: Jesse Haines 554, Jason Motte 282
Dodgers: Don Sutton 550, Chad Billingsley 217
Tigers: John Hiller 545, Justin Verlander 232
Reds: Pedro Borbon 531, Bronson Arroyo 233
Phillies: Robin Roberts 529, Cole Hamels 212
Rangers: Kenny Rogers 528, Neftali Feliz 162
A’s: Dennis Eckersley 525, Jerry Blevins 214
Blue Jays: Jason Frasor 505, Casey Janssen 283
Rockies: Steve Reed 461, Matt Belisle 254
Mariners: Jeff Nelson 432, Felix Hernandez 238
Nationals (Expos): Tim Burke 425, Tyler Clippard 267
Marlins: Braden Looper 368, Ricky Nolasco 195
Brewers: Dan Plesac 365, John Axford 206
Rays: Esteban Yan 266, J.P. Howell 252
Diamondbacks: Jose Valverde 253, David Hernandez 146
