Mariners trade Taijuan Walker to Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners traded right-hander Taijuan Walker to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the teams announced.

Seattle's expected to receive a minor leaguer who isn't part of the Blue Jays' 60-man player pool, a source told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

The Blue Jays transferred right-hander Trent Thornton to the 45-day injured list with right elbow inflammation to make room on the active roster for Walker, who must undergo intake testing before he can play for Toronto, but he should be well-rested when he arrives.

The 28-year-old hasn't pitched since Aug. 19 when he struck out eight during a masterful seven-inning performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was scheduled to make a start Wednesday before the Mariners and San Diego Padres decided not to play, taking part in player protests against racism and police brutality.

Walker's in the midst of a bounce-back campaign after only making four starts over the past two seasons due to injury. The native of Louisiana is 2-2 with a 4.00 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in five starts this season. He's struck out 25 and walked eight across 27 innings.

Walker is earning a base salary of $740,741 and will become a free agent after the season.

The trade is the second deal between the Blue Jays and Mariners in less than a week. Toronto acquired 2019 All-Star Daniel Vogelbach from Seattle for cash considerations on Aug. 23.