Blue Jays named as landing spot for ex-Yankees All-Star pitcher amid major injury issues
This would be an intriguing pickup for the Blue Jays' rotation amid some big issues.
Blue Jays named as landing spot for ex-Yankees All-Star pitcher amid major injury issues originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling a bit this season, off to a 4-6 start, thanks in part to a pitching staff that's not been at its best so far.
But their on-field performance isn't the only issue. The injuries, which were already a big issue, are piling up to a ridiculous degree. To counter the depleted staff, Zachary D.
Rymer of Bleacher Report linked the Blue Jays to a former New York Yankees All-Star as a free agent target. This pitcher, who's an interesting option but comes with a lot of risk, is Marcus Stroman, the former Blue Jay. Blue Jays linked to free agent Marcus Stroman reunion "Other landing spots: Atlanta Braves , Toronto Blue Jays, St.
Louis Cardinals ," Rymer noted for Stroman's free agent destination this year. While the Blue Jays might not be as in need of Stroman long-term, they need a lot of help in the short-term, thanks to a lengthy injury report. Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage, Jose Berrios, and Bowden Francis began the year on the injured list.