Jays Rotation Picture Taking Shape With More Moves Needed
Toronto's deadline acquisitions Soriano and Arrighetti join an emerging rotation core, but the club still needs at least one more starter before Opening Day.
The Blue Jays acquired pitchers Soriano and Arrighetti at the trade deadline, and both are expected to compete for spots in next season's Opening Day rotation. They would join Dylan Cease, Yesavage, Ponce, and Miles as rotation candidates. Despite the additions, analyst Jon Morosi notes Toronto still needs to add at least one more starting pitcher this offseason. The rotation situation signals continued roster-building activity for the Jays heading into the winter.
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Okamoto scratched from Blue Jays lineup with left knee contusion
Toronto's third baseman Kazuma Okamoto was pulled from tonight's starting lineup after suffering a left knee contusion.
Okamoto Out Again: Left Knee Contusion Keeps Him From Tonight's Lineup
Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto has been removed from the starting lineup for the second time due to a left knee contusion.
Taillon Lands on IL With Forearm Tendinitis
Toronto officially placed the recently acquired righty on the 15-day injured list, leaving the rotation short-handed with multiple other starters also sidelined.
Taillon Hits 15-Day IL With Forearm Tendinitis
The Blue Jays right-hander is sidelined with right forearm tendinitis, an injury that raises durability and return-timeline concerns.
Taillon Lands on 15-Day IL With Right Forearm Tendinitis
The Blue Jays right-hander is sidelined with forearm inflammation, creating an immediate rotation hole in Toronto.
Fourth-Out Ruling Impacts Blue Jays-Red Sox Game
A rare 'fourth out' appeal play ruling came into effect during the Blue Jays and Red Sox game, drawing attention from the TOR beat reporter.