Blue Jays’ New 2-Time All-Star Singled Out For Donald Trump Support Before Debut
The Toronto Blue Jays’ newest pitcher has been called out by local media for his notable support of U.S. President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON, DC - May 24: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) looks out from the dugout during the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Washington Nationals on May 24, 2022 at Nationals Park in Washington, D. C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays have had to undergo some roster shuffling as their offseason of acquisition quickly devolved into a scramble for healthy arms.
The team acquired Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce this winter and reunited with Max Scherzer, but it recently had to sign veteran hurler Patrick Corbin to a one-year, $1 million contract as unfortunate injuries pile up. “The beat-up American League champs fired up the transaction wire again on Tuesday, bringing in some starting pitching help while sending another position player to the injured list,” Rob Longley wrote for the Toronto Sun . “Prior to Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced that lefty Patrick Corbin has been called up from class-A Dunedin and was to be active for the game.
Corbin is expected to report to Toronto on Wednesday and is slated to start Friday’s game against the Twins. ” MORE FROM FORBES Blue Jays Pitcher Cuts Ties With Team Right After Brutal Debut By Peter Chawaga Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Patrick Corbin A ‘Vocal Support’ Of U. S.
President Donald Trump Corbin was available as a last minute option following a middling 2025 campaign with the Texas Rangers that saw him post a 4. 40 ERA in 30 starts. However, he has enjoyed some standout seasons in the big leagues, including two All-Star appearances while a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.