The Blue Jays signed Bethancourt to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Bethancourt elected free agency Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Bethancourt drove in seven runs in Wednesday's comeback win over the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, a stolen base and three runs scored.

Bethancourt went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals.

The Cubs selected Bethancourt's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The Marlins released Bethancourt on June 27.

The Marlins outrighted Bethancourt to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

Bethancourt went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

Bethancourt was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday.

The Marlins placed Bethancourt on the bereavement list Saturday.