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Blue Jays sign Brazilian pitcher

Last Updated: Friday, February 23, 2007 | 2:25 PM ET

CBC Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays looked to South America on Friday for more pitching help.

The Jays signed left-hander Jo Matumoto of Brazil to a minor-league contract while inviting the 36-year-old hurler to their big-league camp.

Matumoto, the ace of the Brazilian national team, has played pro ball in Japan and more recently with a professional team in his native Brazil.

Matumoto's agent Randy Hendricks arranged for a workout session in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday with about 15 major-league teams. The Jays and Matumoto agreed on a contract Friday morning.

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