Blue Jays predicted to sign $146M World Series champion, 2-time All-Star after Cody Ponce injury
The Blue Jays are looking to add after Cody Ponce's devastating injury.
Blue Jays predicted to sign $146M World Series champion, 2-time All-Star after Cody Ponce injury originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to return to the World Series after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games last October.
Staying healthy is a major priority, but that took a hit earlier this week when starting pitcher Cody Poncewent down with an injury. “Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on right-hander Cody Ponce, who departed yesterday’s game with an injury. Ponce has a sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
He has avoided a full tear and it’s still to be determined whether surgery will be necessary. Even if he does avoid surgery, he will miss “significant time” regardless, though the Jays are holding out hope he can pitch later in the year,” MLB Trade Rumors’ Darragh McDonaldwrote. With Ponce expected to miss significant time, Toronto is now searching for a replacement in the rotation.
One intriguing name to watch is Patrick Corbin. “Patrick Corbin was one of the worst pitchers in the league for a prolonged stretch, but pitched fairly well with the Texas Rangers in 2025, posting a 4. 40 ERA in 31 appearances (30 starts) and 155.