Aumont has signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays and has been added to Triple-A Buffalo's active roster.

Aumont was granted his release from Philadelphia back in June and will now join Toronto's organization. He struggled in his lone big league appearance this season, allowing six earned runs in just four innings of work against the Cardinals.

Aumont has elected free agency following his designation for assignment over the weekend.

Aumont was DFA'd on Saturday, and he'll opt to become a free agent rather than return to Triple-A. The 26-year-old has experienced major control issues this season (6.0 BB/9 at Triple-A), and he'll have prove he's capable of keeping the ball over the plate before a club gives him another look at the major league level.

Aumont was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Saturday.

The Phillies were forced to turn to Aumont for a spot start Friday with Cole Hamels (hamstring) unavailable, and the 26-year-old proceeded to walk seven over four innings in a loss to St. Louis. Aumont will now be subjected to waivers, but considering his inability to find the strike zone with any consistency (6.0 BB/9 at Triple-A), it seems likely he will go unclaimed and end up serving out the year as organizational depth in the minors.

Aumont struggled mightily in his start Friday night, allowing six runs on five hits, walking seven and striking out three while lasting just four innings in a 12-4 loss to St. Louis.

Aumont was once considered a blue-chip prospect, but has struggled with command throughout his pro career before seemingly getting things under control after moving into the rotation at Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier this season. His control nightmare resurfaced with a vengeance in this one as he needed 104 pitches (just 56 for strikes) to cover four innings. With Chad Billingsley on a rehab assignment and Cole Hamels hoping to be back soon, this was probably a one start cameo. Expect him to return to Triple-A to try and get things back on track.

Aumont's contract was officially selected by the Philies on Friday.

Aumont was already announced as Friday's starter, so it was just a matter of time before the official move was made. However, he's likely making more of a spot start than anything, with Chad Billingsley currently on a rehab assignment on his way back to the Phillies' rotation.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Phillippe Aumont had his contract purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he will start Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Phillippe Aumont had his contract purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he will start Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Aumont has made 45 relief appearances in his career with a 6.13 ERA, but this will be his first major league start.

Aumont will be called up to make a spot start for the Phillies on Friday against the Cardinals, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports.

He gets the start after Cole Hamels was scratched with a right hamstring strain. Aumont has a 2.35 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 58 strikeouts in 65 innings at Triple-A this season. This will not be his first taste of the major leagues, but it will be his first start in the big leagues, as he has often been used as a reliever in his career. It is quite possible that Aumont will be sent right back to Triple-A following Friday's start, and he should be viewed as an incredibly risky start in daily leagues.

Aumont pitched seven scoreless innings Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He struck out seven and walked none.

Aumont was shifted to the starting rotation last month and is now 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA and a 16:5 K:BB ratio in 21 innings as a starter for the IronPigs. He has struggled with his command throughout his career, but seems to finally be making some strides there. If he continues to have success it is likely the Phillies will give him a look as a starter later this season. It would be a remarkable turnaround for a player that was designated for assignment this spring and went unclaimed by all other clubs.

Aumont was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont was believed to be in the running for a long relief spot out of the bullpen this season, but didn't show enough in spring training to warrant a roster spot. He'll likely begin the season in Triple-A.

Aumont is expected to get a long look for a bullpen spot this spring because he is out of options, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Aumont is a former first-round pick that has failed to establish himself in the majors due his struggles commanding his pitches. He will likely be claimed by another club if he fails to earn a spot with the Phillies this spring.

Aumont was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Saturday's game against the Nationals, the Phillies report.

Aumont gave up six earned runs on eight hits in just two innings of work against the Nationals on Saturday. He pitched four innings in three games after being called up to the majors on July 23, allowing eight runs and walking three batters. A corresponding move will be made Sunday.

Phillies recalled RHP Phillippe Aumont from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont has allowed four runs over 1 2/3 relief innings with the big club this season. The former top prospect still throws hard but control issues have kept him from reaching his potential.

Phillies optioned RHP Phillippe Aumont to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont, 25, gave up four runs over two appearances against the Mets on Sunday and Monday. He'll return to a 4.12 ERA in Triple-A.

Phillies recalled RHP Phillippe Aumont from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont has struck out 26 over 24 innings at Lehigh Valley this season, but he's also walked 21 while posting a 4.12 ERA. He'll be used in low-leverage situations.

Phillies optioned RHP Phillippe Aumont to minor league camp.

Aumont might have sealed his own fate Friday, allowing two runs while recording only one out in taking the loss. The 25-year-old had a 4.05 ERA with just three strikeouts this spring. There's a good chance Aumont will be in Philadelphia sometime before the year is over.

Phillippe Aumont believes that he fixed a mechanical flaw in his delivery, which led to the poor results and inconsistency he experienced in 2013.

The 25-year-old hurler compiled a 4.19 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 19/13 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings with the Phillies in 2013. He still has elite stuff, so if the correction can lead to improved command, he could be a name to watch as a setup man in the Phillies bullpen.

Phillippe Aumont is working on his control in the minors.

Aumont is still walking a batter per inning in the minors, and the Phillies still believe the young hurler is headstrong, but there's hope that the 11th-overall pick in the 2007 draft will eventually figure it out. "He's doing everything he's asked to do," Triple-A Lehigh Valley manager Dave Brundage said. "Trying to make some adjustments here and there. And I think Philippe Aumont has to make those adjustments. It's up to him. It's not anyone else, it's not anything that we can say or do. We can help him, and everyone wants to help him. He shows glimpses of it." Aumont, who was demoted last month, posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 19 1/3 innings at the major league level.

Phillies optioned RHP Phillippe Aumont to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont has a 4.19 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 19 1/3 innings this season at the major league level. The 24-year-old right-hander will work on his craft in the minors.

Phillies recalled RHP Phillippe Aumont from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont will provide bullpen depth with Michael Stutes on the disabled list. He has a 4.15 ERA and 10.4 K/9 over 16 appearances at the major league level.

Phillies optioned RHP Phillippe Aumont to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Aumont struck out 15 over 13 innings but also posted a 4.15 ERA and 2.08 WHIP over 16 appearances. The Phillies will make a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game.