The Blue Jays signed 42-year-old pitcher Miguel Batista to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, according to CBS Sports baseball columnist Jon Heyman.

The right-hander pitched as both a starter and reliever for the Jays for two seasons in 2004 and 2005, posting a 15-21 record and 4.61 ERA.

Though there has yet been an official announcement from the team, Batista is expected to report to Triple-A Buffalo.

The native of Santo Domingo, who last pitched with the Atlanta Braves in 2012, was released by the Colorado Rockies before opening day.

The 18-year veteran, who pitched for 11 different teams in his career, has a 4.48 career ERA.