The Blue Jays have stockpiled a number of relievers and didn’t have a spot in the big leagues for Axford, so he began exploring opportunities and found one with the Brewers, who just placed three relievers on the COVID-19 injured list in recent days and were in need of a right-handed arm. Given the restrictions in acquisitions following the Trade Deadline, it led them to Axford. https://www.mlb.com/brewers/news/john-axford-acquired-from-blue-jays