Galvis, Jays agree to $5M, 1-year deal

TORONTO >> Infielder Freddy Galvis and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract.

The deal announced Tuesday includes a $4 million salary this year and a $5.5 million club option for 2020 with a $1 million buyout. Galvis, who can earn additional award bonuses, took a cut from his $6,825,000 salary in 2018.

He hit .248 with 31 doubles, five triples and 13 homers for San Diego last year, playing in all 162 games for the second straight season.

The 29-year-old has a .246 average with 65 homers and 300 RBIs in seven big league seasons.

He spent his first six seasons with the Phillies, then was traded to the Padres.

Mejia gets minors deal with BoSox

BOSTON >> Relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia, allowed back after a lifetime ban caused by three positive drug tests, has agreed to a minor league contract with Boston.

Mejia was suspended for life on Feb. 12, 2016, after his third positive test for a banned steroid. The drug agreement allowed him to apply a year later for reinstatement that would be effective a minimum of two years after the ban started.

Walker agrees with Marlins

MIAMI >> Switch-hitting infielder Neil Walker agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins and is expected to compete for a starting job.

Walker hit .219 with 11 homers and 46 RBIs in 113 games last year.