TORONTO — Seeking to augment a starting rotation that’s already seen its share of turnover in recent months, the Blue Jays reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce Tuesday evening, according to industry sources.

The agreement, which is pending a physical, brings the former second-round draft pick back to the major leagues after stints in Japan and Korea. Most recently, Ponce posted a 1.89 ERA with 252 strikeouts in 180.2 innings for the KBO’s Hanwha Eagles, a performance that put him on the radar of MLB teams.

He was named the KBO’s MVP last season.

Having bolstered their presence in Asia in recent years, the Blue Jays tracked Ponce’s progress diligently, noticing his impressive results and added velocity (he sat 94-97 m.p.h. in October, according to FanGraphs

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