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Pirates send Liriano to Blue Jays for Hutchinson

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:28 p.m. ET

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PITTSBURGH (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays bolstered their starting rotation at the trade deadline, acquiring Francisco Liriano and two minor league prospects from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday for pitcher Drew Hutchinson.

Liriano revived his career in Pittsburgh, going 35-25 from 2013-15 while helping the Pirates to three straight playoff berths. He has struggled this season, posting a 6-11 record with a 5.46 ERA. The Blue Jays are hoping a change of scenery can help Liriano return to form as they compete for the AL East crown. Liriano is signed through 2017 and is due $13.66 million next season.

The 25-year-old Hutchinson has a career record of 30-22 but with a 4.92 ERA. He is 1-0 this season with the Blue Jays and has spent most of the year in Triple-A.

The Blue Jays also received catcher Reese McGuire and outfielder Harold Ramirez.

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