Blue Jays sign Humberto Quintero to minors deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran catcher Humberto Quintero to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.

Quintero, 36, last played in a big-league game in 2014 with the Seattle Mariners, and most recently suited up in the minors for the Boston Red Sox. He grabbed headlines in May after appearing to intentionally hit a batter in the stomach with a throw while playing for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Quintero is a career .234/.267/.327 hitter over 12 seasons, and will give the Blue Jays organizational depth at the catcher position behind Josh Thole and Russell Martin.

Pitchers and catchers will report to spring training on Feb. 22.